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The quiet $8 billion crisis: long COVID costs keep rising as Washington looks away

NIH grants canceled, the federal office shuttered, clinics closing — the government is turning its eyes elsewhere as 44 million suffer.

By Bruce Y. Lee, Hannah Dimmick and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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500,000 people were locked in state psychiatric hospitals. Their descendants can’t find out why
By Mike Stobbe, Nick Lichtenberg and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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AI hallucinations are infiltrating expert work—and entering the permanent body of knowledge
By Tristan BoveMay 24, 2026
The health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts 
The health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts 
By Katie MooreMay 22, 2026
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Meet the hospital dogs ‘making a real difference’ by getting sick kids to smile
By Laura Ungar and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
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Everyone is blaming AI for the death of ‘craft.’ Take a good look in the mirror
By Ashley YetmanMay 23, 2026
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Oil drops as U.S. says deal with Iran and Hormuz reopening is near
EnergyOil drops as U.S. says deal with Iran and Hormuz reopening is near
By Nicholas Lua and BloombergMay 24, 2026
Russia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction
EconomyRussia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
Alaska’s oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic
EnergyAlaska’s oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic
By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and BloombergMay 24, 2026
Trump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
PoliticsTrump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
By Darlene Superville, Matthew Daly and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
SpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy
InvestingSpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
The more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
PoliticsThe more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
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EnergyNonprofit fraud isn’t surging. Enforcement is
By Sarah Webber and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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Personal FinanceFrom Hobbes to the 14th amendment: the ancient and modern cases against Trump’s $1.8 billion fund
By Austin Sarat and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign event, Sept. 27, 2024 in Walker, Mich.
PoliticsTrump picks RFK Jr. to lead Health and Human Services, despite his history of skepticism toward vaccines and medicine
By Jill Colvin, Amanda Seitz and The Associated PressNovember 14, 2024
  • LeBron James reportedly spends $1.5 million a year on his biohacking regimen. Here is his daily routine
    HealthLeBron James reportedly spends $1.5 million a year on his biohacking regimen. Here is his daily routine
    By Alexa MikhailNovember 4, 2024
Donald Trump smirking at a podium
HealthHow Trump’s Agenda 47, plus Project 2025, offer clues into possible health-care policy changes
By Beth GreenfieldNovember 14, 2024
RFK Jr. at a Trump/Vance podium
HealthTrump is praising RFK Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again’ plan. Scientists are worried
By Korin MillerNovember 13, 2024
Arnold Schwarzenegger is Zimmer Biomet’s inaugural chief movement officer.
HealthArnold Schwarzenegger is joining a Fortune 500 company to solve a great problem of his generation
By Lindsey LeakeNovember 13, 2024
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy in 2022,
TechAmazon makes it harder for disabled employees to work from home
By Spencer Soper and BloombergNovember 13, 2024
Your resting heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you’re at rest. It’s also a vital sign that provides a window into your heart health—especially as you age, according to the American Heart Association.
HealthYour resting heart rate can tell you a lot about your health. Here’s what your pulse should be at every age
By Lindsey LeakeNovember 13, 2024
  • Man at desk in front of large window with hand in hair, looking distracted
    MindFrom ‘nauseously optimistic’ to ‘headline stress disorder,’ how to deal with your election anxiety
    By Korin MillerNovember 4, 2024
Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They’re flooding crisis hotlines
MindTrump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They’re flooding crisis hotlines
By Sharon Lurye, Jocelyn Gecker and The Associated PressNovember 13, 2024
Canadian teenager in critical condition with presumptive bird flu as U.S. official warns the virus ‘seems to be gearing up for wider impact’
HealthCanadian teenager in critical condition with presumptive bird flu as U.S. official warns the virus ‘seems to be gearing up for wider impact’
By Carolyn BarberNovember 13, 2024
DOJ is suing to block UnitedHealth’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys because it says it would hurt access to home health and hospice services
HealthDOJ is suing to block UnitedHealth’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys because it says it would hurt access to home health and hospice services
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips and The Associated PressNovember 13, 2024
AARP’s new CEO vows to protect Social Security, Medicare, and ensure older adults age ‘on their own terms’
HealthAARP’s new CEO vows to protect Social Security, Medicare, and ensure older adults age ‘on their own terms’
By Alexa MikhailNovember 12, 2024
America’s STD epidemic shows signs of slowing as new syphilis and gonorrhea cases fall
HealthAmerica’s STD epidemic shows signs of slowing as new syphilis and gonorrhea cases fall
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressNovember 12, 2024
  • More Millennials and Gen Xers are getting colorectal cancer. Even young adults should watch for these 7 symptoms
    HealthMore Millennials and Gen Xers are getting colorectal cancer. Even young adults should watch for these 7 symptoms
    By Erin PraterNovember 4, 2024
Gen Z is obsessed with the punishing ‘Winter Arc challenge,’ but an expert says it’s the wrong way to reach goals
LifeGen Z is obsessed with the punishing ‘Winter Arc challenge,’ but an expert says it’s the wrong way to reach goals
By Ani FreedmanNovember 12, 2024
Shopping for a 2025 Medigap policy? There may be some good news for you
HealthShopping for a 2025 Medigap policy? There may be some good news for you
By Richard EisenbergNovember 11, 2024
Compared to other exercise patterns studied, peak physical activity in both the morning and evening was associated with an 11% lower risk of colorectal cancer, according to research published in September 2024 in the journal BMC Medicine.
HealthWorking out at these times of day could reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by 11%, new study says
By Lindsey LeakeNovember 11, 2024
More than half the medical research monkeys who escaped breeding facility have been caught because they stayed around to interact with friends inside
HealthMore than half the medical research monkeys who escaped breeding facility have been caught because they stayed around to interact with friends inside
By The Associated PressNovember 11, 2024
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HealthMonkeys that escaped a breeding facility are still on the loose but jumping around the compound, cooing at other monkeys still inside
By The Associated PressNovember 9, 2024
Man prepares eggs on a nonstick frying pan
HealthEndocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere. Here’s how to reduce your exposure
By Ani FreedmanNovember 9, 2024
The No. 1 thing you can do to help your kids become ‘fully functioning, successful adults’
FamilyThe No. 1 thing you can do to help your kids become ‘fully functioning, successful adults’
By Beth GreenfieldNovember 8, 2024
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MindMillions were devastated by the election results, and so were their therapists. Here’s how they pushed through together
By Beth GreenfieldNovember 8, 2024
Portrait of a calm woman with hair flying in the wind on the beach.
Health8 in 10 women believe their intuition is a sixth sense—but most still ignore it, study finds
By The Associated PressNovember 8, 2024
Bird flu begins its human spread, as health officials scramble to safeguard people and livestock
HealthBird flu begins its human spread, as health officials scramble to safeguard people and livestock
By Carolyn BarberNovember 8, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump at Macomb Community College in Michigan.
PoliticsRFK Jr. could play a big role under Trump—and Big Pharma is sounding the alarm: ‘We need somebody grounded by science and evidence, not somebody who rejects it’
By Christiaan HetznerNovember 8, 2024
8 surprising, subtle signs you have high-functioning anxiety
Mind8 surprising, subtle signs you have high-functioning anxiety
By Alexa MikhailNovember 8, 2024
Rhesus Macaque monkeys
HealthMonkeys escape medical research lab for the fourth time—over 40 are currently on the loose
By Jeffrey Collins and The Associated PressNovember 7, 2024
Norfolk Southern rule that railcars should be inspected in less than a minute sparks safety worries after toxic Ohio derailment
FinanceNorfolk Southern rule that railcars should be inspected in less than a minute sparks safety worries after toxic Ohio derailment
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressNovember 7, 2024
Trump pointing in front of the American flag.
PoliticsClues into Trump’s next moves as president on Medicare, Social Security, the Affordable Care Act and more
By Bill Barrow and The Associated PressNovember 6, 2024
Trump’s White House return poised to tangle health care safety net
HealthTrump’s White House return poised to tangle health care safety net
By Stephanie Armour and KFF Health NewsNovember 6, 2024
Abortion rights advocates lose in Florida but win in 7 other states and clear path to overturn Missouri ban
PoliticsAbortion rights advocates lose in Florida but win in 7 other states and clear path to overturn Missouri ban
By Geoff Mulvihill, Christine Fernando and The Associated PressNovember 6, 2024
Election day anxiety has you craving sugary snacks—here are ways to prevent stress eating and feel energized for longer
LifeElection day anxiety has you craving sugary snacks—here are ways to prevent stress eating and feel energized for longer
By Alexa MikhailNovember 5, 2024
Abortion is on the ballot in 9 states as parties aim to motivate voters across the U.S.
PoliticsAbortion is on the ballot in 9 states as parties aim to motivate voters across the U.S.
By Geoff Mulvihill, Christine Fernando and The Associated PressNovember 5, 2024
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