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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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CVS Health shares rise as hedge fund pushes for change
FinanceCVS Health shares rise as hedge fund pushes for change
By Greg McKennaSeptember 30, 2024
  • In this photo illustration, an insulin pen manufactured by the Novo Nordisk company is being held and prepared for use.
    HealthFTC Sues CVS, Cigna, UnitedHealth over insulin prices
    By John Tozzi, Leah Nylen and BloombergSeptember 20, 2024
About 47% of U.S. adults aged 50 and older said they were very or somewhat unlikely to get the new 2024–25 COVID-19 vaccine, according the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging.
HealthCOVID sickens older adults most severely, but less than half say they’ll get the new vaccine
By Lindsey LeakeSeptember 30, 2024
Healthcare payment concept with stethoscope and big money US dollar.
HealthHow Medicare Advantage insurers gain influence—and keep billions of dollars in overcharges
By Fred Schulte, Holly K. Hacker and KFF Health NewsSeptember 30, 2024
A woman standing in a subway station
HealthMany Gen Xers demand menopause hormone drugs, and they won’t take no for an answer
By Sonya CollinsSeptember 29, 2024
Medicare Advantage PPO card
Personal FinanceMedicare Advantage shopping tips: Avoid this enrollment mistake
By Tom Murphy and The Associated PressSeptember 28, 2024
Man showing signs of fatigue while sitting in front of a computer.
LifeGetting enough sleep but still exhausted? These 7 types of rest can help
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonSeptember 28, 2024
  • 4 social media mistakes that can ruin relationships
    Family4 social media mistakes that can ruin relationships
    By Lucy MaherSeptember 20, 2024
Singer Chappell Roan on bright pink background
MindChappell Roan drops out of music festival to prioritize health
By Beth GreenfieldSeptember 27, 2024
Mid adult African athletic woman jogging in nature
HealthWorking out just 1 or 2 days each week may lower your risk of over 200 diseases, new study finds
By Ani FreedmanSeptember 27, 2024
As of March 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer advises a five-day isolation period when you test positive for COVID-19, but recommends taking other precautions once your symptoms subside.
HealthGot COVID? Here are the new 2024 isolation guidelines
By Lindsey LeakeSeptember 27, 2024
Barbara Corcoran in blue sweater
FamilyWhy Barbara Corcoran of ‘Shark Tank’ ‘should’ve seen a psychologist’ while caring for mom with Alzheimer’s
By Beth GreenfieldSeptember 26, 2024
What is Medicare tax and who pays it? Experts explain
HealthWhat is Medicare tax and who pays it? Experts explain
By Margie Zable FisherSeptember 26, 2024
  • Cutting back on screen time by just an hour a day may boost not only your motivation in the workplace but also your well-being, according to new research out of Germany.
    LifeUnmotivated at work? Cutting back on screen time can help, new study shows
    By Lindsey LeakeSeptember 20, 2024
Bird flu casts a wider net as U.S. health officials keep drip-feeding information on Fridays
CommentaryBird flu casts a wider net as U.S. health officials keep drip-feeding information on Fridays
By Carolyn BarberSeptember 26, 2024
A person holds up a box of Ozempic.
HealthOzempic may help manage opioid addiction: study
By Naomi Kresge and BloombergSeptember 25, 2024
Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
HealthElon Musk and Bernie Sanders say they agree on one thing—cheaper Ozempic
By Christiaan HetznerSeptember 25, 2024
Young woman sitting in meditation position on a conference desk at work
MagazineGen Z’s anxiety is spilling into the workplace. Here’s how to effectively manage the ‘anxious generation’
By Beth GreenfieldSeptember 25, 2024
COVIDtests.gov will once again offer each U.S. household four free COVID-19 test kits beginning in late September 2024.
HealthFree, at-home COVID tests are back. Here’s how to order yours
By Lindsey LeakeSeptember 24, 2024
Prince Harry speaks during the Clinton Global Initiative. He is in a suit and holding a mic.
HealthPrince Harry says kids have lost ‘free will’ to mindless scrolling
By Glenn Gamboa, Wyatte Grantham-Philips and The Associated PressSeptember 24, 2024
Brett Favre testifies in front of a House committee
HealthBrett Favre reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis during hearing on welfare funds scandal
By Dave Smith, Emily Wagster Pettus and The Associated PressSeptember 24, 2024
Sen. Bernie Sanders is seen pointing and speaking at the opening of a Senate committee hearing.
PoliticsBernie Sanders grills Ozempic maker over high prices, accuses company of endangering lives
By Madison Muller, Naomi Kresge, Riley Griffin and BloombergSeptember 24, 2024
Shot of a young businessman looking displeased while using a computer at his work desk
LifePerfectionism is not healthy or sustainable. Here’s what to strive for instead
By Mary E. AndersonSeptember 24, 2024
Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen, chief executive officer Novo Nordisk A/S, during an interview at the company's headquarters in Bagsvaerd, Denmark, on Monday, June 12, 2023.
HealthNovo Nordisk CEO takes aim at U.S. healthcare as he defends Ozempic pricing to Bernie Sanders
By Ryan HoggSeptember 24, 2024
Jill Biden announces $500 million government plan focusing on women’s health at Clinton Global Initiative
PoliticsJill Biden announces $500 million government plan focusing on women’s health at Clinton Global Initiative
By Glenn Gamboa and The Associated PressSeptember 24, 2024
Woman with long blond hair and fuchsia blazer on a blue background
HealthFor the CEO of popular Olly vitamins, the latest supplement launch is personal
By Beth GreenfieldSeptember 24, 2024
Global health leaders pen open letter to ‘those with the power to prevent lives being lost to the climate crisis’
CommentaryGlobal health leaders pen open letter to ‘those with the power to prevent lives being lost to the climate crisis’
By Mary Robinson, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Austin Demby, David Miliband, Peter Sands, Anil Soni, Nikolaj Gilbert, Martin Edlund, Toyin Saraki, Pascal Lamy, Naveen Rao, Luis Pizarro, Jennifer Lotito, Awa Marie Coll-Seck, Agnes Soucat, Jack Leslie, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Omnia El Omrani, Nathalie Delapalme, Yacine Diop Djibo, Marianne Comparet, Temie Giwa-Tubosun, Sabine Bolonhini and Vanina Laurent-LedruSeptember 23, 2024
Prosciutto at risk: Italy struggles to protect its 20-billion-euro pork industry from swine fever
HealthProsciutto at risk: Italy struggles to protect its 20-billion-euro pork industry from swine fever
By Ljubomir Milasin and AFPSeptember 23, 2024
Pinterest CEO: To protect our kids online, Congress must make digital IDs the national standard—and require OS makers to share age-validation data with apps
CommentaryPinterest CEO: To protect our kids online, Congress must make digital IDs the national standard—and require OS makers to share age-validation data with apps
By Bill ReadySeptember 23, 2024
Two women carrying yoga mats walk in a park
HealthA group of women lowered their biological age by an average of 5 years in just 8 weeks. Here’s how
By Erin PraterSeptember 22, 2024
Taco Bell’s Big-Cheez-It menu is loaded with fat and more salt than most people should have in a day
HealthTaco Bell’s Big-Cheez-It menu is loaded with fat and more salt than most people should have in a day
By Ani FreedmanSeptember 21, 2024
Bill Gates, co-chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
HealthBill Gates sees another pandemic in the cards within the next 30 years. Disease experts say it’s not if but when.
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 21, 2024
COVID-19 symptoms can be mild, severe, or nonexistent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—and can appear as late as two weeks after you’ve been exposed to the virus.
HealthCould it be COVID? Here are the symptoms to watch out for in 2024
By Lindsey LeakeSeptember 21, 2024
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