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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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How the ‘Medicare Cliff’ is raising costs and worsening health for many older low-income adults
HealthHow the ‘Medicare Cliff’ is raising costs and worsening health for many older low-income adults
By Richard EisenbergJuly 9, 2024
  • As COVID-19 cases tick up, U.S. health officials recommend new shots for all Americans this fall
    HealthAs COVID-19 cases tick up, U.S. health officials recommend new shots for all Americans this fall
    By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressJune 28, 2024
Women’s health care company Bonafide polled more than 2,000 U.S. women ages 40–64 for its fourth-annual State of Menopause report. Just over half of women (51%) said they wanted increased workplace accommodations.
EconomyMenopause stigma is impeding women’s career growth, survey says. Here’s how a lack of support is hampering ambition—and the economy
By Lindsey LeakeJuly 8, 2024
Senior couple at home reacting to many bills
HealthStruggling with money? It could be an early warning sign of dementia, ‘remarkable’ new research finds
By Eva RoytburgJuly 8, 2024
OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Thrive Global’s Arianna Huffington want to share the ‘miracle drug’ to extend human life
HealthOpenAI’s Sam Altman and Thrive Global’s Arianna Huffington want to share the ‘miracle drug’ to extend human life
By Alexa MikhailJuly 8, 2024
We reviewed 1,200 studies to understand how childhood shapes the leaders we are today. Here’s what we found
CommentaryWe reviewed 1,200 studies to understand how childhood shapes the leaders we are today. Here’s what we found
By Nik Kinley and Shlomo Ben-HurJuly 8, 2024
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HealthToxic arsenic and lead detected in tampons sold in the U.K., Greece, and the U.S., according to first-ever tampon study
By Anna Edney and BloombergJuly 8, 2024
  • DOJ charges almost 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud schemes based on bogus end-of-life wound grafts and phony sober living homes
    HealthDOJ charges almost 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud schemes based on bogus end-of-life wound grafts and phony sober living homes
    By Alanna Durkin Richer and The Associated PressJune 28, 2024
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HealthIs there a perfect age to be a leader?
By Beth Greenfield and Lindsey LeakeJuly 6, 2024
The tsunami of donations to abortion services following Roe v. Wade’s reversal is receding—but women need more support than ever
CommentaryThe tsunami of donations to abortion services following Roe v. Wade’s reversal is receding—but women need more support than ever
By Brittany FontenoJuly 5, 2024
9 in 10 American workers are thriving despite the dominant narrative of widespread misery at work
Commentary9 in 10 American workers are thriving despite the dominant narrative of widespread misery at work
By Clay RoutledgeJuly 4, 2024
While adulthood comes with the freedom to go to bed whenever you please, the absence of a regimen that primes your body for adequate rest is among the plethora of poor habits that may be damaging your sleep health.
LifeCan’t get a good night’s rest? Watch out for these 8 ways you may be sabotaging your sleep
By Lindsey LeakeJuly 4, 2024
Split screen of Trump and Biden on a monitor at the recent debate
HealthWhat’s happening inside an 80-year-old brain?
By Beth GreenfieldJuly 3, 2024
  • Rate of young women getting sterilized doubled after ‘Roe’ was overturned
    HealthRate of young women getting sterilized doubled after ‘Roe’ was overturned
    By Aaron Bolton, MTPR and KFF Health NewsJune 27, 2024
A bus stop with a McDonald's breakfast ad as a passenger walks onto a bus.
RetailMcDonald’s cuts breakfast service hours by 90 minutes due to egg shortage in Australia
By Sasha RogelbergJuly 3, 2024
Why investing in places like Birmingham, Alabama is key to securing U.S. biotech dominance as China tries to close the gap
CommentaryWhy investing in places like Birmingham, Alabama is key to securing U.S. biotech dominance as China tries to close the gap
By Katie Britt, Terri Sewell, Kay Ivey and Randall WoodfinJuly 3, 2024
Close-up of an Ozempic pen in a greenwash style
HealthOzempic linked to rare cases of vision loss in Harvard study
By Robert Langreth and BloombergJuly 3, 2024
Seattle plastic surgery mogul accused of threatening patients over negative Yelp and Google reviews and posting fake positive ones must pay $5m settlement
HealthSeattle plastic surgery mogul accused of threatening patients over negative Yelp and Google reviews and posting fake positive ones must pay $5m settlement
By The Associated PressJuly 3, 2024
Lilly wins FDA approval for new drug to slow Alzheimer’s
HealthLilly wins FDA approval for new drug to slow Alzheimer’s
By Madison Muller, Robert Langreth and BloombergJuly 2, 2024
Close-up of Chris Evert wearing hot pink blazer over white T-shirt
HealthWith ovarian cancer, there’s no such thing as early detection. Here’s what to learn from tennis great Chris Evert’s battle with the disease
By Beth GreenfieldJuly 2, 2024
Alzheimer’s made my mom unable to recognize her grandkids. Breakthroughs too late for her can change the disease’s trajectory—if diagnosis and treatment start early
CommentaryAlzheimer’s made my mom unable to recognize her grandkids. Breakthroughs too late for her can change the disease’s trajectory—if diagnosis and treatment start early
By Anne E. WhiteJuly 2, 2024
A flock of chickens inside an enclosure
HealthU.S. government will pay Moderna $176 million to develop a bird flu vaccine to stave off dairy cow epidemic
By The Associated PressJuly 2, 2024
Medical malpractice payouts are ballooning—and insurers are warning it will cost patients
CommentaryMedical malpractice payouts are ballooning—and insurers are warning it will cost patients
By Robert WhiteJuly 2, 2024
A teenage boy sitting in a garden, smoking an electronic cigarette and exhaling vapour
HealthAustralians now need a prescription to buy a vape under new ‘world-leading’ law
By Eva RoytburgJuly 1, 2024
How to eat like an Olympian. Inside the world’s largest restaurant feeding over 15,000 athletes and prioritizing plant-based meals over meat
HealthHow to eat like an Olympian. Inside the world’s largest restaurant feeding over 15,000 athletes and prioritizing plant-based meals over meat
By Payton KirolJuly 1, 2024
Olympic gymnast Suni Lee recites this 10-word rallying cry before competing to reduce stress and boost confidence
LifeOlympic gymnast Suni Lee recites this 10-word rallying cry before competing to reduce stress and boost confidence
By Alexa MikhailJuly 1, 2024
July has the highest number of drowning deaths. Here’s how to keep kids safe around water
HealthJuly has the highest number of drowning deaths. Here’s how to keep kids safe around water
By Freida Frisaro and The Associated PressJuly 1, 2024
The mental health app Headspace offers an 18-session course called Finding Your Best Sleep, featuring brief videos and guided meditations.
LifeI took Headspace’s guided sleep course and I’m finally getting a good night’s rest. Here are the 5 habits I learned
By Lindsey LeakeJune 30, 2024
Omar Caneles sitting in the patio of Seis Vecinos
FinanceThe South Bronx is a cross section of everything wrong with America, but has a community hellbent on changing that: ‘You need to have an outlet so it doesn’t destroy your life’
By Sunny NagpaulJune 29, 2024
A young girl applies red lipstick in front of a mirror
LifestyleGen Alpha’s ‘Sephora kids’ trend has reached a fever pitch, forcing summer camps to ban skin care items
By Sasha RogelbergJune 29, 2024
Can Hinge help solve the Gen Z loneliness epidemic? The company’s CMO says a new initiative could help
LifeCan Hinge help solve the Gen Z loneliness epidemic? The company’s CMO says a new initiative could help
By Alexa MikhailJune 29, 2024
Man using laptop in bed with wife sleeping
Life5 ways to keep work stress from straining your relationship
By Jordyn BradleyJune 28, 2024
America is mobilizing to protect kids’ mental health. Social media and online safety bills are a good start—but California is going the extra mile
CommentaryAmerica is mobilizing to protect kids’ mental health. Social media and online safety bills are a good start—but California is going the extra mile
By Beth PausicJune 28, 2024
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