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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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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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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
  • Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson is put under conservatorship due to a ‘major neurocognitive disorder’. Here’s what that means
    HealthBeach Boys founder Brian Wilson is put under conservatorship due to a ‘major neurocognitive disorder’. Here’s what that means
    By Stefanie Dazio, Andrew Dalton and The Associated PressMay 10, 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
Ivan Boesky
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
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HealthU.K. to allocate billions to compensate victims of infected blood scandal after 30,000 contracted HIV and hepatitis C from the 1970s onwards
By Joe Mayes and BloombergMay 20, 2024
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HealthA good workout routine can help you age better than your parents or grandparents did. Here’s how
By Beth GreenfieldMay 18, 2024
People living with obesity reap the greatest health benefits from being physically active in the evening, according to a new Australian study.
LifeThis is the best time of day to exercise for people living with obesity, new study shows
By Lindsey LeakeMay 17, 2024
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    HealthPhiladelphia jury hits Exxon with $725.5 million verdict on mechanic’s claim that he got cancer from benzene exposure
    By Tope Alake and BloombergMay 10, 2024
Jerome Powell
FinanceNo ‘Fed Speak’ from Jerome Powell on remote work: Chair is working from home
By Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressMay 17, 2024
Plant-based meats are good for the planet—but what about your health?
HealthPlant-based meats are good for the planet—but what about your health?
By Sonya CollinsMay 17, 2024
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PoliticsAfter pressure from Tucker Carlson, Texas Gov. pardons, restores firearm rights to ex-Army officer who shot and killed a protestor
By Jim Vertuno and The Associated PressMay 16, 2024
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LifeWhat to know about real estate wellness—the fastest-growing market in the $5.6 trillion global wellness industry
By Beth GreenfieldMay 16, 2024
Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift
HealthJustice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift
By The Associated Press and Lindsay WhitehurstMay 16, 2024
  • Birthing mothers’ near-death experience rates are 100 times higher than maternal mortality—and we don’t even know exactly why
    CommentaryBirthing mothers’ near-death experience rates are 100 times higher than maternal mortality—and we don’t even know exactly why
    By Holly Maloney and Maneesh JainMay 10, 2024
‘One Chip Challenge’ led in part to high school sophomore’s death, autopsy found
Retail‘One Chip Challenge’ led in part to high school sophomore’s death, autopsy found
By Steve LeBlanc, Kathy McCormack, Michael Casey and The Associated PressMay 16, 2024
It’s time to rethink your relationship with sugar. Here’s how
HealthIt’s time to rethink your relationship with sugar. Here’s how
By Kells McPhillipsMay 15, 2024
I grew up in Kenya’s biggest slum and know from experience: International aid must shift toward community-based organizations
CommentaryI grew up in Kenya’s biggest slum and know from experience: International aid must shift toward community-based organizations
By Kennedy OdedeMay 15, 2024
Man Fills Bong With Cannabis Leaves
CompaniesEmployees are cheating on workplace drug tests at record rates—and legalized cannabis could be to blame
By Christiaan HetznerMay 15, 2024
What Medicare beneficiaries need to know about generic medications
HealthWhat Medicare beneficiaries need to know about generic medications
By Richard EisenbergMay 14, 2024
About 44% of Americans feel they’ve lost time in their lives due to poor mental health, according to a new survey from Myriad Genetics.
MindAlmost 1 in 2 Americans feel they’ve lost time to poor mental health, survey says. It’s worse for people with depression or anxiety
By Lindsey LeakeMay 14, 2024
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EnvironmentWhistleblower says EPA tried to backdate documents and altered reports in Norfolk Southern train crash: ‘I think they chose not to know’
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressMay 14, 2024
Driver arrested and charged with DUI-manslaughter in crash that killed 8 and injured 40
EnvironmentDriver arrested and charged with DUI-manslaughter in crash that killed 8 and injured 40
By Mike Schneider, Terry Spencer and The Associated PressMay 14, 2024
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Health‘Absolutely stunning’: Food safety experts amazed as raw milk sales surge amid budding bird flu crisis
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressMay 14, 2024
Gen Z worker looking worried at he computer
SuccessGen Z really do have it worse: Those in their early 20s are earning less and have more debt than millennials did at their age
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMay 14, 2024
This tech exec’s infertility struggle was a ‘nightmare’ at work. What she wants you to know
LifeThis tech exec’s infertility struggle was a ‘nightmare’ at work. What she wants you to know
By Jordyn BradleyMay 13, 2024
Social media use dovetails with mental health in myriad positive and negative ways, suggest the results of a new CVS Health-Morning Consult survey.
MindAmericans are increasingly concerned about their mental health, survey says. Here’s how social media plays a role
By Lindsey LeakeMay 13, 2024
Melinda French Gates is resigning from the $63 billion Gates Foundation to focus on ‘the next chapter’ of her philanthropy
TechMelinda French Gates is resigning from the $63 billion Gates Foundation to focus on ‘the next chapter’ of her philanthropy
By Jessica MathewsMay 13, 2024
Shot of a businesswoman suffering from back pain while sitting at her desk
HealthBritish women add back and neck pain to mental health troubles as long-term sickness keeps 1.5 million out of work
By Ryan HoggMay 13, 2024
nurse holds container with pig kidney
HealthFirst person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
By The Associated PressMay 12, 2024
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Family79% of parents say they’ve given their kids sleep aids, from melatonin and Ambien to THC
By Beth GreenfieldMay 11, 2024
woman measures her waist
HealthWeaning off Ozempic slowly instead of quitting abruptly can help prevent patients from regaining weight, study says
By Ashleigh Furlong and BloombergMay 11, 2024
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Health43-year-old fitness influencer ignored her GI symptoms for a year. Then she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer: ‘It could happen to anyone’
By Beth GreenfieldMay 10, 2024
Financial stress is making us mentally and physically ill. Here’s how to cope
MindFinancial stress is making us mentally and physically ill. Here’s how to cope
By Hillary HoffowerMay 10, 2024
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