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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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5 simple tips to stay hydrated this summer
Life5 simple tips to stay hydrated this summer
By Kells McPhillipsAugust 3, 2024
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    RetailHealth officials yank Boar’s Head meats from shelves amid listeria outbreak that sickened dozens
    By The Associated PressJuly 26, 2024
How Simone Biles trained her mind to become a champion
HealthHow Simone Biles trained her mind to become a champion
By Alexa MikhailAugust 3, 2024
Empty nesters are sad when their kids leave—and even more distressed when they return home
FamilyEmpty nesters are sad when their kids leave—and even more distressed when they return home
By Beth GreenfieldAugust 2, 2024
Heatwave deaths expose air conditioning crisis: Elderly and minorities most at risk
EnvironmentHeatwave deaths expose air conditioning crisis: Elderly and minorities most at risk
By Anita SnowAugust 2, 2024
A protein-blocking drug extended life by 25% in mice. Could it work in humans?
HealthA protein-blocking drug extended life by 25% in mice. Could it work in humans?
By Alexa MikhailAugust 2, 2024
Teens are getting colorectal cancer at unprecedented rates—but a little-known IRA provision is blocking new lifesaving treatments
CommentaryTeens are getting colorectal cancer at unprecedented rates—but a little-known IRA provision is blocking new lifesaving treatments
By Michael SapienzaAugust 2, 2024
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    HealthVeterans with PTSD are pushing for psychedelic drug therapy
    By Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressJuly 26, 2024
Gen Z wants jobs in teaching and health care—they best be prepared for crying on the job
SuccessGen Z wants jobs in teaching and health care—they best be prepared for crying on the job
By Orianna Rosa RoyleAugust 2, 2024
How Eli Lilly went from pharmaceutical slowpoke to $791 billion juggernaut
MagazineHow Eli Lilly went from pharmaceutical slowpoke to $791 billion juggernaut
By Erika FryAugust 2, 2024
Simone Biles has really destigmatized mental health leave for millions of women
CommentarySimone Biles has really destigmatized mental health leave for millions of women
By Jennifer BirdsallAugust 2, 2024
The ice bucket challenge is back. A decade after the viral campaign, organizers are once again fundraising to find a cure for ALS
HealthThe ice bucket challenge is back. A decade after the viral campaign, organizers are once again fundraising to find a cure for ALS
By Michael Casey and The Associated PressAugust 1, 2024
Does Medicare cover knee replacement surgery? 
HealthDoes Medicare cover knee replacement surgery? 
By Margie Zable FisherAugust 1, 2024
  • 40% of the world’s water needs will go unmet by 2030 as desalination tech plateaus
    Commentary40% of the world’s water needs will go unmet by 2030 as desalination tech plateaus
    By Anousheh AnsariJuly 26, 2024
The United States team celebrates their gold medals on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final.
LifestyleCows, cars, and $1 million in cash: Here are some of the wacky awards countries give their Olympic medalists
By Eva RoytburgAugust 1, 2024
ByteDance's offices in Singapore.
Tech‘The whole office smelled like vomit’: 100+ fall ill at TikTok parent ByteDance after mass food-poisoning
By Seamus WebsterJuly 31, 2024
4 things you can do now to avoid a knee or hip replacement later in life
Health4 things you can do now to avoid a knee or hip replacement later in life
By Lucy MaherJuly 31, 2024
Ohio residents hurt in Norfolk Southern freight train derailment can now get $25,000 each from $600 million settlement
FinanceOhio residents hurt in Norfolk Southern freight train derailment can now get $25,000 each from $600 million settlement
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressJuly 31, 2024
Boar’s Head expands listeria outbreak recall to 7 million more pounds of deli meats made in Virginia
HealthBoar’s Head expands listeria outbreak recall to 7 million more pounds of deli meats made in Virginia
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressJuly 31, 2024
Man in shower, rinsing shampoo from hair
LifeHow often should you shower? Experts settle the debate
By Alexa MikhailJuly 30, 2024
Stephen Nedoroscik of Team USA
Health‘Pommel horse guy’ and Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik has two vision-impairing conditions—but that didn’t hold him back from being a champion
By Ani FreedmanJuly 30, 2024
Simone Biles’s triumphant Olympics comeback is a testament to something quite ordinary: consistent therapy
MindSimone Biles’s triumphant Olympics comeback is a testament to something quite ordinary: consistent therapy
By Chloe BergerJuly 30, 2024
Simone Biles in a black leotard with a sparkly star pattern
LifestyleHow the Olympic gymnastics team’s leotards with 47,000 Swarovski crystals were made
By Hallie SteinerJuly 30, 2024
Angela Fitch. cofounder and chief medical officer of knownwell.
CommentaryI’m an obesity medicine doctor and I’ve been on weight-loss drugs like Ozempic for a decade. Here’s why I think they aren’t a fad
By Angela FitchJuly 30, 2024
Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel
SuccessWhole Foods Market’s 46-year-old CEO works out twice a day and ‘fully uses up’ his PTO. His keys to work-life balance
By Mahnoor KhanJuly 30, 2024
Steven Bartlett and Zoe co-founder Tim Spector
HealthLoved by Davina McCall and Steven Bartlett, Zoe raises $15 million to tackle the ‘terrible health crisis’ in the U.S.
By Oliver SmithJuly 30, 2024
8 micro changes to help yourself feel better today
Mind8 micro changes to help yourself feel better today
By Alexa MikhailJuly 30, 2024
Maura Healey
HealthMassachusetts throws $30 million at bankrupt for-profit hospital operator to keep six medical centers running
By Steve LeBlanc and The Associated PressJuly 29, 2024
Does apple cider vinegar really help with weight loss? Experts explain the benefits
LifeDoes apple cider vinegar really help with weight loss? Experts explain the benefits
By Stephanie WatsonJuly 29, 2024
Hands holding a pile of white mushrooms
HealthCalls to poison control centers are surging thanks to a bumper crop of wild mushrooms in the Midwest
By Steve Karnowski and The Associated PressJuly 29, 2024
Kweku Smith, PhD (right), a psychological services provider for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, speaks with a patient in a still from Figs’ “Anatomy of a Champion” ad. Figs, a medical apparel brand, designed the Team USA Medical Team’s first official Olympics uniform for the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.
MindOne of the best things you can do for your mental health and well-being, according to a psychologist who counsels U.S. Olympians
By Lindsey LeakeJuly 28, 2024
Shelia Mae Dobbins
EnvironmentA 59-year-old widow has been forced to use a breathing tube and skyrocketing demand for wood pellets in the EU might be to blame
By James Pollard, Julie Watson, Stephen Smith and The Associated PressJuly 26, 2024
Black and white silhouette of a young girl looking at her phone while sitting in a big window
FamilyWill Biden’s new online safety guidelines really help protect our kids? Parents and experts weigh in
By Beth GreenfieldJuly 26, 2024
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