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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
Someone leafs through titles stacked in a library
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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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
  • Wellness leader Deepak Chopra launched an AI digital twin that gives his advice on everything ‘from sex to spirituality’
    HealthWellness leader Deepak Chopra launched an AI digital twin that gives his advice on everything ‘from sex to spirituality’
    By Alexa MikhailSeptember 12, 2024
4 social media mistakes that can ruin relationships
Family4 social media mistakes that can ruin relationships
By Lucy MaherSeptember 20, 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
Melinda French Gates rips into the praise for sleepless CEOs as ‘so dumb’
MindMelinda French Gates rips into the praise for sleepless CEOs as ‘so dumb’
By Chloe BergerSeptember 20, 2024
Americans live the sickest lives and die the youngest, per a September 2024 report by the Commonwealth Fund, an independent health care research firm.
HealthAmerica ranks worst in the world for health care—despite spending trillions
By Lindsey LeakeSeptember 19, 2024
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee business meeting. He is behind his name plate at a long desk and is gesturing with his right hand.
PoliticsSteward Health Care CEO held in criminal contempt by Sanders Senate committee
By Steve LeBlanc and The Associated PressSeptember 19, 2024
  • JPMorgan just capped junior bankers’ hours—at 80 per week
    SuccessJPMorgan just capped junior bankers’ hours—at 80 per week
    By Orianna Rosa RoyleSeptember 12, 2024
Bryan Johnson looking stoic in one picture; Larry Ellison smiling in a picture next to him.
SuccessAnti-aging fanatic Bryan Johnson praises 80-year-old Larry Ellison for ‘doing a good job managing biological aging’
By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 19, 2024
Asian female doctor is working in laboratory wearing PPE. She holds an instrument and a petri dish.
FinanceObesity drugmaker BioAge targets $158 million in IPO
By David Morris and BloombergSeptember 18, 2024
The strange reason why your body ages most rapidly between 44 and 60—and how to combat it
HealthThe strange reason why your body ages most rapidly between 44 and 60—and how to combat it
By Alexa MikhailSeptember 18, 2024
Women seen from behind, measuring her waist in a full-length mirror
HealthMany women struggle to lose belly fat in middle age. Here’s some expert help
By Beth GreenfieldSeptember 18, 2024
A baobab tree in Africa, known as the "tree of life'
HealthA new superfood from Africa’s ‘tree of life’ is exploding in popularity—and fetching for high prices
By Farai Mutsaka and The Associated PressSeptember 18, 2024
  • Roche stock is falling after report its Wegovy challenger is causing patients to vomit
    HealthRoche stock is falling after report its Wegovy challenger is causing patients to vomit
    By Naomi Kresge and BloombergSeptember 12, 2024
Fall begins Sept. 22 and with the change of seasons, the new XEC COVID subvariant that started circulating in Europe over the summer has made its way to the U.S.
HealthWill the XEC COVID variant bring a fall wave of infections? What to know about symptoms and spread
By Lindsey LeakeSeptember 18, 2024
Two young women lying side by side, hair flowing down the edge of the bed in the foreground, both holding smartphones
MindNearly half of Gen Zers wish TikTok ‘was never invented,’ survey finds
By Beth GreenfieldSeptember 17, 2024
Instagram logo on smartphone screen against black background
FamilyInstagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
By Barbara Ortutay and The Associated PressSeptember 17, 2024
Joe Kiani, founder of Masimo
FeaturesFounder vs. activist: A dramatic two-year battle over health-tech firm Masimo comes to a head this week
By Diane BradySeptember 17, 2024
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during Apple's "It's Glowtime" event in Cupertino, California
HealthHere’s what you should know about Apple’s new sleep and hearing health features
By Ani FreedmanSeptember 17, 2024
Your flexibility might predict your lifespan. Take this test to find out
HealthYour flexibility might predict your lifespan. Take this test to find out
By Alexa MikhailSeptember 17, 2024
Bill Gates says today’s global child health crisis is tomorrow’s economic catastrophe
HealthBill Gates says today’s global child health crisis is tomorrow’s economic catastrophe
By Jennifer FieldsSeptember 17, 2024
Kate Winslet in a black v-neck dress seen from the waist up
HealthActor Kate Winslet touts testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for low sex drive in women. Here’s what it means
By Beth GreenfieldSeptember 16, 2024
A.I. might actually help us find a greater sense of purpose at work
HealthA.I. might actually help us find a greater sense of purpose at work
By Hillary HoffowerSeptember 16, 2024
As employers have scaled back the flexibility they offered during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, workplace well-being has diminished nationwide, according to an August 2024 report from the Human Capital Development Lab at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School in partnership with Great Place to Work.
LifeThe return-to-office wars have diminished workplace well-being—especially for these groups
By Lindsey LeakeSeptember 16, 2024
Happy couple together in a park
Family7 patterns of long-lasting relationships, according to a couples therapist
By Ani FreedmanSeptember 14, 2024
Smiling young man in sportswear listening to music on wireless earbuds while running along a tree lined footpath in an urban park
LifeHere’s the right way to start running
By Ani FreedmanSeptember 14, 2024
COVID rapidly aged our teens’ brains. Here’s how we fix them  
MindCOVID rapidly aged our teens’ brains. Here’s how we fix them  
By Alexa MikhailSeptember 13, 2024
Deepak Chopra says inflammation is ‘the number one pandemic of our times.’ He suggests these 5 habits to help reduce it
HealthDeepak Chopra says inflammation is ‘the number one pandemic of our times.’ He suggests these 5 habits to help reduce it
By Alexa MikhailSeptember 13, 2024
Apple gets green light from FDA to add feature that will let AirPods Pro 2 be used as hearing aids
TechApple gets green light from FDA to add feature that will let AirPods Pro 2 be used as hearing aids
By Glenn Chapman and AFPSeptember 13, 2024
Do nootropics really boost focus and memory? Experts weigh in on ‘smart drugs’
MindDo nootropics really boost focus and memory? Experts weigh in on ‘smart drugs’
By Hillary HoffowerSeptember 13, 2024
Bike-loving Dutch grapple with illegal electric ‘fatbike’ craze gripping the Netherlands
HealthBike-loving Dutch grapple with illegal electric ‘fatbike’ craze gripping the Netherlands
By AFPSeptember 13, 2024
How did a Missouri resident get bird flu without exposure to animals? Officials say it’s a rare ‘one-off’
HealthHow did a Missouri resident get bird flu without exposure to animals? Officials say it’s a rare ‘one-off’
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressSeptember 12, 2024
A man with his head in his hand sits at his computer in a darkened office.
SuccessBank of America is making it harder for junior bankers to lie about their work hours
By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 12, 2024
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