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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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The most anti-inflammatory foods you can eat to improve energy, mood, and sleep
LifeThe most anti-inflammatory foods you can eat to improve energy, mood, and sleep
By Rachel Reiff EllisAugust 20, 2024
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    HealthMedical care and prescription costs among top 10 worries of older adults before 2024 election
    By Ani FreedmanAugust 14, 2024
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HealthInside Bavarian Nordic: The $3.3 billion Danish pharma giant with the world’s only vaccine for mpox
By Prarthana PrakashAugust 20, 2024
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FinanceResidents torn over $600 million Norfolk Southern derailment settlement as crucial deadline looms
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressAugust 19, 2024
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RetailChicken nuggets and tenders that could contain metal wire are being pulled off the shelves
By The Associated PressAugust 19, 2024
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HealthParvovirus B19 is spreading across the U.S. What to know about ‘slapped cheek’ disease
By Lindsey LeakeAugust 19, 2024
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Health1 in 10 women are delaying motherhood because of disordered eating
By Alexa MikhailAugust 19, 2024
  • A group of curious cows stand in a row in a field. They look curiously at the camera. Focus is on one of the white cows in the background.
    HealthBluetongue virus cases are soaring in Europe—these are the symptoms to look out for
    By AFPAugust 14, 2024
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TechAmazon’s delivery drones are too loud for the residents where it’s testing the program
By Paolo ConfinoAugust 19, 2024
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HealthAlcohol and drug use linked to over 3 million annual deaths worldwide
By Beth GreenfieldAugust 19, 2024
How much caffeine is too much?
HealthHow much caffeine is too much?
By Karla PopeAugust 19, 2024
African American mother measuring sick son's temperature while talking to the doctor over the phone.
LifeCOVID guidelines have changed. Here’s when a sick kid can return to school
By Cheyanne Mumphrey and The Associated PressAugust 19, 2024
Eating dinner at 5 p.m. can improve your life. How to make it work for you
LifeEating dinner at 5 p.m. can improve your life. How to make it work for you
By Alexa MikhailAugust 19, 2024
  • Joe Biden walking with a purpose
    HealthBiden devotes $150 million to moonshot goal of ending ‘cancer as we know it’
    By Will Weissert, Carla K. Johnson and The Associated PressAugust 13, 2024
The U.S. is in the midst of what has become an annual summer surge in COVID cases.
HealthHere’s where COVID cases are spiking in the U.S.
By Lindsey LeakeAugust 19, 2024
Perdue recalls frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after metal wire was found in them
HealthPerdue recalls frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after metal wire was found in them
By The Associated PressAugust 18, 2024
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EnvironmentDeadly bacteria now have perfect conditions for outbreaks at U.S. lakes and rivers
By Alexander Battle Abdelal and BloombergAugust 17, 2024
DNA spiral with Monkeypox Virus
HealthPakistan starts screening all travelers for mpox after WHO declares global emergency
By Kamran Haider and BloombergAugust 17, 2024
After a 16-year-old boy died cleaning a poultry plant, a Georgia company agreed to a safety overhaul
FinanceAfter a 16-year-old boy died cleaning a poultry plant, a Georgia company agreed to a safety overhaul
By The Associated PressAugust 16, 2024
Mark Zuckerberg testifies at a Senate hearing in January.
TechLawmakers accuse Meta of approving online ads for cocaine and ecstasy
By Seamus WebsterAugust 16, 2024
Woman looking anxiously at her phone while sitting in front of her laptop
MindAre you ‘addicted’ to your phone? How to spot the signs—and what to do about it
By Beth GreenfieldAugust 16, 2024
High cortisol is wreaking havoc on your health. 4 simple steps can lower your levels
HealthHigh cortisol is wreaking havoc on your health. 4 simple steps can lower your levels
By Lucy MaherAugust 16, 2024
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the World Health Organization (WHO)
HealthAs the new strain of mpox reaches Europe, expert warns of delayed Western response
By Eleanor PringleAugust 16, 2024
A child caught mpox is seen at a hospital in the Nyiragongo territory near Goma
HealthMpox: Here’s what we know about the virus, and what might be done to contain it
By The Associated PressAugust 16, 2024
Bavarian Nordic gearing up to produce 10 million doses of mpox vaccine as ‘further imported cases’ in Europe are coming, WHO warns
HealthBavarian Nordic gearing up to produce 10 million doses of mpox vaccine as ‘further imported cases’ in Europe are coming, WHO warns
By Camille Bas-Wohlert, Marthe Bosuandole and AFPAugust 16, 2024
Sweden reports 1st case of more infectious form of mpox first identified in Congo
HealthSweden reports 1st case of more infectious form of mpox first identified in Congo
By The Associated PressAugust 15, 2024
What is ketamine, the drug responsible for ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry’s death?
HealthWhat is ketamine, the drug responsible for ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry’s death?
By Erin PraterAugust 15, 2024
Natracare founder and CEO Susie Hewson.
CommentaryToxic metals found in tampons have set off alarm bells—the kind I responded to 35 years ago when starting my company
By Susie HewsonAugust 15, 2024
Medicare costs significantly lowered on popular prescription drugs for cancer, diabetes, heart disease and arthritis
HealthMedicare costs significantly lowered on popular prescription drugs for cancer, diabetes, heart disease and arthritis
By Margie Zable FisherAugust 15, 2024
Shares in Danish mpox vaccine maker Bavarian Nordic soar 12% as WHO declares a global health emergency
HealthShares in Danish mpox vaccine maker Bavarian Nordic soar 12% as WHO declares a global health emergency
By AFPAugust 15, 2024
MeAgainMeds.com, a free tool developed by researchers at the George Mason University College of Public Health in Fairfax, Va., uses AI to pair people with depression with the best available antidepressant medication for them.
MindAntidepressant not working? AI may do a better job than your doctor in matching you with the best medicine
By Lindsey LeakeAugust 14, 2024
Exclusive: The COO of Hims & Hers was the third person to try their new weight loss drugs—and she’s ready to share her story
HealthExclusive: The COO of Hims & Hers was the third person to try their new weight loss drugs—and she’s ready to share her story
By Alexa MikhailAugust 14, 2024
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FinanceBank of America tells junior execs to blow the whistle on managers who overwork them
By Paolo ConfinoAugust 14, 2024
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