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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
Ashley Yetman
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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Dimer Health CEO Caroline Hodge.
CommentaryCancer made me a patient. Health care’s blind spots made me a CEO
By Caroline HodgeOctober 25, 2024
  • Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters.
    PoliticsTrump says Harris ‘doesn’t have the energy of a rabbit’ after she calls him ‘exhausted’
    By Steve Peoples, Michelle L. Price, Chris Megerian and The Associated PressOctober 18, 2024
Ohio abortion ban struck down by judge who cites voter-approved reproductive rights amendment
HealthOhio abortion ban struck down by judge who cites voter-approved reproductive rights amendment
By Julie Carr Smyth and The Associated PressOctober 25, 2024
McDonald’s makes it official: onions from California produce company are linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
HealthMcDonald’s makes it official: onions from California produce company are linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
By Jonel Aleccia, Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressOctober 25, 2024
A man wearing headphones is sitting at a table eating a burger.
RetailA much bigger McDonald’s lawsuit is about to ‘erupt’ in the aftermath of its E. coli outbreak, food safety lawyer says
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 24, 2024
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new study says
HealthDrugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new study says
By Ani FreedmanOctober 24, 2024
As activist Starboard engages constructively, here’s a potent prescription for Pfizer’s future success under Dr. Bourla’s watch
CommentaryAs activist Starboard engages constructively, here’s a potent prescription for Pfizer’s future success under Dr. Bourla’s watch
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianOctober 24, 2024
  • Patients are relying on Lyft, Uber to travel far distances to medical care
    LifePatients are relying on Lyft, Uber to travel far distances to medical care
    By KFF Health News and Michael ScaturroOctober 18, 2024
How the Biden-Harris administration wrote insurers a $10 billion check to cover up the predictable impact of an IRA provision
CommentaryHow the Biden-Harris administration wrote insurers a $10 billion check to cover up the predictable impact of an IRA provision
By Tomas J. PhilipsonOctober 24, 2024
1-in-5 McDonald’s have pulled Quarter Pounders from the menu as E. coli outbreak is investigated
Health1-in-5 McDonald’s have pulled Quarter Pounders from the menu as E. coli outbreak is investigated
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressOctober 24, 2024
Customers pass in the Drive Thru lane during breakfast hours at a McDonald’s restaurant
HealthEverything you need to know about E. coli and the McDonald’s outbreak
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressOctober 24, 2024
oral contraceptives in the hand of a woman whose face is partially visible in the top right corner of the frame
HealthWill you have a stroke? These 17 factors can be predictors, say new prevention guidelines
By Beth GreenfieldOctober 23, 2024
Though sleep deprivation comes for us all on occasion, a new study suggests habitually substandard shut-eye is linked to accelerated brain aging.
HealthPoor sleep is tied to faster brain aging, new study says. Here’s how it impacts people as young as 40
By Lindsey LeakeOctober 23, 2024
  • CVS ousts CEO Karen Lynch, names Caremark head as new chief
    FinanceCVS ousts CEO Karen Lynch, names Caremark head as new chief
    By John Tozzi, Fiona Rutherford and BloombergOctober 18, 2024
Ozempic and Wegovy are trimming waistlines—and showing how quickly U.S. health care can turn into a gold rush
CommentaryOzempic and Wegovy are trimming waistlines—and showing how quickly U.S. health care can turn into a gold rush
By Owen TrippOctober 23, 2024
8 healthy fast food picks for when you’re eating on the go
Life8 healthy fast food picks for when you’re eating on the go
By Jodi HelmerOctober 23, 2024
McDonald’s president is confident you can still ‘enjoy the classics,’ despite ongoing investigation of E. coli outbreak from the famed Quarter Pounders
HealthMcDonald’s president is confident you can still ‘enjoy the classics,’ despite ongoing investigation of E. coli outbreak from the famed Quarter Pounders
By Alexa MikhailOctober 23, 2024
Women in abortion-ban states are getting the procedure at similar rates as under Roe, study says
HealthWomen in abortion-ban states are getting the procedure at similar rates as under Roe, study says
By Geoff Mulvihill and The Associated PressOctober 23, 2024
Man eats at work while sitting on the floor
SuccessThink Gen Z is lazy? They’re more than twice as likely as boomers to work through lunch
By Jane ThierOctober 23, 2024
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RetailMcDonald’s pulls Quarter Pounders in 10 states as E. coli outbreak kills one and hospitalizes a child–onions likely source of contamination
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressOctober 22, 2024
Julie Wainwright
CommentaryCount me among the boomers not retiring—I’m in my 60s and leading another startup
By Julie WainwrightOctober 22, 2024
Just 25% of people at high risk of pneumococcal disease—children younger than 2, adults older than 64, and those with certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes—have been immunized, according to an August 2024 survey by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.
HealthPneumonia can be a deadly complication of COVID, the flu, and RSV: What to know about pneumococcal vaccination
By Lindsey LeakeOctober 22, 2024
Two waffles in a toaster
HealthLatest listeria recall yanks frozen waffles from store shelves
By Chris MorrisOctober 22, 2024
How to quiet the noise in your head, and feel happier at work and in life 
MindHow to quiet the noise in your head, and feel happier at work and in life 
By Alexa MikhailOctober 22, 2024
Bad news, trade-loving Gen Z: Electricians and construction workers are among the unhappiest at work
SuccessBad news, trade-loving Gen Z: Electricians and construction workers are among the unhappiest at work
By Orianna Rosa RoyleOctober 22, 2024
France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier speaking to reporters.
HealthFrench government ‘must block the sale’ of Sanofi’s Doliprane painkiller to U.S. private equity, critics argue
By Jurgen Hecker, Tom Barfield and AFPOctober 22, 2024
The Vessel is seen with its honeycomb-like structure.
LifestylePeople kept dying at a popular NYC tourist spot. So it just reopened with new safety measures
By Cedar Attanasio and The Associated PressOctober 21, 2024
California Democratic state Sen. María Elena Durazo speaks at a worker strike.
HealthBurned out mental health workers in California are walking off the job, demanding better pay and work-life balance
By Damian Dovarganes and The Associated PressOctober 21, 2024
I’m a notoriously bad sleeper, but these $50 earplugs gave me the best sleep of my life
LifeI’m a notoriously bad sleeper, but these $50 earplugs gave me the best sleep of my life
By Karla PopeOctober 21, 2024
Biden announces plans for free birth control without a prescription
HealthBiden announces plans for free birth control without a prescription
By AFPOctober 21, 2024
People with certain disabilities are eligible for Medicare under age 65. Here’s who qualifies
HealthPeople with certain disabilities are eligible for Medicare under age 65. Here’s who qualifies
By Margie Zable FisherOctober 21, 2024
A woman tends to some sheep
HealthGerman sheep farmers are describing this virus as the ‘most aggressive’ they’ve seen in over a decade
By Léa Pernelle and AFPOctober 21, 2024
Gen Z teens feel crushing pressure to achieve. 6 ways parents can fight it, not fuel it
FamilyGen Z teens feel crushing pressure to achieve. 6 ways parents can fight it, not fuel it
By Ani FreedmanOctober 19, 2024
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