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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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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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Travel & LeisureThe travel industry has been taking body blows. Here comes an airport ‘sanctuary city’ crackdown
By Josh Funk, Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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Asia82 dead in China’s worst coal mine disaster in years — regulators flagged the risk 2 years ago
By The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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Real Estate‘We want neighbors, not tourists.’ Madrid’s renters march with message for the boom economy
By Alicia Leon and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
Britain’s navy is preparing to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz — but only once a U.S.-Iran peace agreement is reached
PoliticsBritain’s navy is preparing to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz — but only once a U.S.-Iran peace agreement is reached
By Emma Burrows and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
Under emerging deal with U.S., Iran’s uranium, sanctions relief, and release of frozen funds would be negotiated during a 60-day window
PoliticsUnder emerging deal with U.S., Iran’s uranium, sanctions relief, and release of frozen funds would be negotiated during a 60-day window
By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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Louisiana legislature approves bill that would punish the possession of abortion pills without a prescription with hefty fines and jail time
HealthLouisiana legislature approves bill that would punish the possession of abortion pills without a prescription with hefty fines and jail time
By Sara Cline and The Associated PressMay 24, 2024
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    HealthHims will follow its Viagra playbook and offer weight-loss drugs that are 85% cheaper than Wegovy—with Mounjaro and Zepbound in its sights next
    By Madison Muller, Jessica Nix and BloombergMay 20, 2024
Americans are working longer hours and 43% say their eye health is worsening as a result
LifeAmericans are working longer hours and 43% say their eye health is worsening as a result
By Jordyn BradleyMay 24, 2024
What women should know about Medicare coverage for health screenings and exams
HealthWhat women should know about Medicare coverage for health screenings and exams
By Liz SeegertMay 23, 2024
Startup CEO slams health care reform that treat payment like a ‘loyalty rewards program’
ConferencesStartup CEO slams health care reform that treat payment like a ‘loyalty rewards program’
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 23, 2024
HPV vaccines prevent cancer in men as well as women, but fewer boys are getting the shots, new research suggests
HealthHPV vaccines prevent cancer in men as well as women, but fewer boys are getting the shots, new research suggests
By Carla K. Johnson and The Associated PressMay 23, 2024
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HealthExclusive: Doctors hit their breaking point as 86% fear for the future of American medicine: ‘We are often stretched quite thin’
By Beth GreenfieldMay 23, 2024
  • We know very little about neurodivergent women—and they may be entirely overlooked at work
    CommentaryWe know very little about neurodivergent women—and they may be entirely overlooked at work
    By Karyn TwaroniteMay 20, 2024
Plastic Pollution on Landfill Site.
EnvironmentAmerica’s landfills are ‘garbage lasagnas’—fetid layers of waste oozing dangerous methane, scientists found
By Sunny NagpaulMay 22, 2024
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HealthWeed beats booze as daily marijuana use outpaces drinking in definitive nationwide study of tens of millions of people
By Carla K. Johnson and The Associated PressMay 22, 2024
‘My old doctor told me there was nothing he could do. He told me it was my fault’: Wegovy revolution sees 600% increase among young adults
Health‘My old doctor told me there was nothing he could do. He told me it was my fault’: Wegovy revolution sees 600% increase among young adults
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressMay 22, 2024
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ConferencesThe skyrocketing cost of health care is creating ‘a new type of pandemic,’ health VC says
By Alena BotrosMay 22, 2024
Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, an OB/GYN and cohost of the SHE MD podcast, speaks during Fortune’s Brainstorm Health conference in Dana Point, Calif., on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
ConferencesWomen get dismissed by doctors—and it’s led to devastating consequences for cancer, says the OB/GYN Olivia Munn credits with saving her life
By Lindsey LeakeMay 22, 2024
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    FinanceWall Street titan, who inspired Gordon Gekko’s ‘greed is good’ screed before being banned in one of the biggest financial scandals and sentenced to prison, has died
    By Greg Farrell and BloombergMay 20, 2024
Hawaii court orders Bristol Myers Squibb and Sanofi to pay the state $916m in Plavix blood thinner lawsuit
FinanceHawaii court orders Bristol Myers Squibb and Sanofi to pay the state $916m in Plavix blood thinner lawsuit
By Audrey McAvoy and The Associated PressMay 22, 2024
Dr. Razia Hashmi, vice president of clinical affairs, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, speaks during Fortune’s Brainstorm Health conference in Dana Point, Calif., on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
HealthGLP-1 drugs like Wegovy are all the rage—but people are quitting them too fast to achieve meaningful weight loss, finds 170,000-patient study
By Lindsey LeakeMay 22, 2024
Liana Douillet Guzmán, Chief Executive Officer, FOLX Health, speaking at a microphone
ConferencesDon’t expect health care to fix itself: It will take consumers wielding their money to ‘shift the big Titanic’ of the system, health exec says
By Alena BotrosMay 21, 2024
Vermont governor stings bee supporters by vetoing ban on widely used pesticide
EnvironmentVermont governor stings bee supporters by vetoing ban on widely used pesticide
By The Associated PressMay 21, 2024
I cared for my dad under ‘hospital at home’ in his final weeks. The program is missing one big piece
CommentaryI cared for my dad under ‘hospital at home’ in his final weeks. The program is missing one big piece
By Jessica KimMay 21, 2024
20-year health insurance exec says don’t look to his industry to solve the medical system: ‘You cannot fight financial self-interest’
Conferences20-year health insurance exec says don’t look to his industry to solve the medical system: ‘You cannot fight financial self-interest’
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 21, 2024
Andrew Lacy, founder and CEO of Prenuvo, speaks during Fortune’s Brainstorm Health conference in Dana Point, Calif., on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
ConferencesPrenuvo CEO says you can’t be healthy without data: ‘The average person has literally no information about their health’
By Lindsey LeakeMay 21, 2024
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ConferencesCyberattacks are soaring—and more lucrative for criminals than drugs. It’s time to treat them as an ‘act of war,’ health care exec warns
By Beth GreenfieldMay 21, 2024
Nestle CEO Mark Schneider
RetailNestlé’s new foods are getting Ozempified, with slashed portions priced specifically for those on weight-loss drugs
By Sasha RogelbergMay 21, 2024
Dr. Uché Blackstock, founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity, speaks during Fortune’s Brainstorm Health conference in Dana Point, Calif., on Monday, May 20, 2024.
ConferencesHow COVID exposed the inequality in our health care system: ‘Now is the time of reckoning’
By Lindsey LeakeMay 21, 2024
Dr. Asima Ahmad, cofounder and chief medical officer of Carrot Fertility, speaks during Fortune’s Brainstorm Health conference in Dana Point, Calif., on Monday, May 20, 2024.
Conferences3 ways to nurture your employees’ mental well-being: ‘It builds that trust in them that you have their back’
By Lindsey LeakeMay 21, 2024
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HealthFortune/PINC AI 15 Top Health Systems 2024
By Fortune Editors and Premier, Inc.May 21, 2024
Emma Walmsley attends the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Awards and Ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California, United States
HealthHow GSK CEO Emma Walmsley kept her job and turned a belligerent activist investor into an ally
By Ashleigh Furlong, Sabah Meddings and BloombergMay 21, 2024
Pascal Soriot, chief executive officer of AstraZeneca Plc.
RetailAstraZeneca sets bold revenue target as CEO aims to double sales to $80 billion by 2030
By Ashleigh Furlong and BloombergMay 21, 2024
Company on-site childcare is popping up everywhere but experts caution against over-reliance on business: ‘There are lots of downsides’
HealthCompany on-site childcare is popping up everywhere but experts caution against over-reliance on business: ‘There are lots of downsides’
By Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor and The Associated PressMay 21, 2024
Dr. Patrick Carroll (right), Hims & Hers chief medical officer, speaks during Fortune’s Brainstorm Health conference in Dana Point, Calif., Monday, May 20, 2024.
ConferencesHims & Hers’ surprise 85% Wegovy discount is latest step on a journey to make medicine less ‘paternalistic,’ exec says
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 20, 2024
The global ‘spermpocalypse’ proves infertility is no longer just a women’s problem, says male fertility CEO
ConferencesThe global ‘spermpocalypse’ proves infertility is no longer just a women’s problem, says male fertility CEO
By Alena BotrosMay 20, 2024
America’s largest Medicaid insurer is making a move into building affordable housing, Centene CEO Sarah London announced at Fortune's Brainstorm Health conference in Dana Point, Calif., on Monday, May 20, 2024.
ConferencesAmerica’s biggest Medicaid insurer just pledged to help build nearly $1 billion of affordable housing: ‘We know 80% of what drives health is nonmedical’
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 20, 2024
Dr. Michelle Gourdine, senior vice president of CVS Health and chief medical officer of CVS Caremark, speaks about the lack of trust in the health care system at Fortune's Brainstorm Health conference in Dana Point, Calif., Monday, May 20, 2024.
ConferencesTop CVS medical officer ties shocking lack of ‘health literacy’ for 90 million Americans to crisis of ‘mistrust’
By Alena BotrosMay 20, 2024
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