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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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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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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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ALS drug will be pulled from US market after study showed patients didn’t benefit
HealthALS drug will be pulled from US market after study showed patients didn’t benefit
By Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressApril 4, 2024
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    HealthMilitary’s travel-repayment policy for IVF and abortions was used a dozen times last year, after a senator held up hundreds of military promotions for months to stop it
    By Tara Copp and The Associated PressMarch 26, 2024
Should you let your kid quit an activity? A parenting expert says it’s ok to be a quitter sometimes
FamilyShould you let your kid quit an activity? A parenting expert says it’s ok to be a quitter sometimes
By Ronnie KoenigApril 3, 2024
A caregivers guide to dementia: How to take care of yourself and support a loved one with dementia
MindA caregivers guide to dementia: How to take care of yourself and support a loved one with dementia
By Nicole Gull McElroyApril 3, 2024
Match Group CEO: Dating apps are the best place to find love, no matter what you see on TikTok
CommentaryMatch Group CEO: Dating apps are the best place to find love, no matter what you see on TikTok
By Bernard KimApril 3, 2024
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HealthAmerica’s largest egg producer kills 1.6 million chickens, halts production in Texas after finding bird flu
By Ken Miller and The Associated PressApril 3, 2024
The secret to getting more done at work—and home—according to Google’s productivity expert
LifeThe secret to getting more done at work—and home—according to Google’s productivity expert
By Laura Mae MartinApril 3, 2024
  • Senior woman holding her infant grandchild
    HealthIs Medicare keeping pace with our aging population? Experts say ‘we need to double down and go faster’
    By Liz SeegertMarch 26, 2024
Whereas traditional colonoscopy involves snaking a camera called a colonoscope through your colon and rectum, a CT colonography, or virtual colonoscopy, consists of X-rays and a computer creating 3D images of these organs.
HealthVirtual colonoscopy lets you skip the scope. Here’s what to know about the colorectal cancer screening Mark Cuban says saves time and money
By Lindsey LeakeApril 2, 2024
How practicing persistence can boost your happiness, productivity, and energy
MindHow practicing persistence can boost your happiness, productivity, and energy
By Jeff KarpApril 2, 2024
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PoliticsOregon just officially changed its mind on decriminalizing drugs
By The Associated PressApril 1, 2024
Shot of a young man admiring his freshly brushed teeth in the bathroom mirror at home.
LifeDon’t brush right after you eat. Dentists say there’s one thing you should do after every meal that’s better for oral—and overall—health
By Kells McPhillipsMarch 31, 2024
Woman assisting an older man in a wheelchair
HealthDoes Medicare pay for wheelchairs and scooters? That depends on whether you meet all of its requirements
By Richard EisenbergMarch 31, 2024
  • 1 in 4 people skip regular checkups–and forgo their chance to benefit from early cancer detection. It’s time to nag the ones you love
    Commentary1 in 4 people skip regular checkups–and forgo their chance to benefit from early cancer detection. It’s time to nag the ones you love
    By Virgil MillerMarch 26, 2024
Demand for weight-loss drug Zepbound is so strong that Eli Lilly is warning patients may leave pharmacies empty-handed 
HealthDemand for weight-loss drug Zepbound is so strong that Eli Lilly is warning patients may leave pharmacies empty-handed 
By Ike Swetlitz, Madison Muller and BloombergMarch 30, 2024
Pharmacies
Health‘This is an emergency’: Trade group warns nearly a third of all independent pharmacies will go extinct because of a CMS rule
By Maia Anderson, Healthcare Brew and Morning BrewMarch 30, 2024
Hospital patient
HealthYour Medicare coverage is hugely influenced by something called ‘the two-midnight rule.’ Here’s what that is
By Will Peischel, Healthcare Brew and Morning BrewMarch 30, 2024
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RetailGwyneth Paltrow-founded Goop hit with trademark lawsuit over several of its female health products
By Tre'Vaughn Howard and BloombergMarch 29, 2024
We know, it’s lonely at work. Here’s how you can feel more connected in just 10 minutes a day
MindWe know, it’s lonely at work. Here’s how you can feel more connected in just 10 minutes a day
By Alexa MikhailMarch 29, 2024
An out-of-focus person is point to their left and is standing in front of a window with the red and white Walgreens 'W' on it.
RetailWalgreens’ frail quarter goes beyond the discretionary spending dips afflicting its competitors. It’s ‘just not very good at retailing,’ analyst says
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 29, 2024
The saga of ‘Ozempig’: Minor league baseball team ripped for fat-shaming with insensitive mascot name
HealthThe saga of ‘Ozempig’: Minor league baseball team ripped for fat-shaming with insensitive mascot name
By Scott McFettridge and The Associated PressMarch 29, 2024
Girl Scouts’ 58-year-old CEO has run over 8 marathons around the world. Her ethos on work-life balance is ‘the opposite of what most people think’
HealthGirl Scouts’ 58-year-old CEO has run over 8 marathons around the world. Her ethos on work-life balance is ‘the opposite of what most people think’
By Payton KirolMarch 29, 2024
Actress Olivia Munn announced in a March 13, 2024, Instagram post that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, and credited Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi with calculating her disease risk and saving her life. “It would be my dream to have every single woman on the planet know their lifetime risk of breast cancer,” Aliabadi tells Fortune.
HealthThe doctor who caught actress Olivia Munn’s breast cancer also diagnosed her own: ‘I don’t want another woman to go through what I went through’
By Lindsey LeakeMarch 28, 2024
Some cancer patients can find it hard to tell family and friends about their diagnosis: ‘You’re dealing with this all alone’
HealthSome cancer patients can find it hard to tell family and friends about their diagnosis: ‘You’re dealing with this all alone’
By Kenya Hunter and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2024
Older person sits in wheelchair as doctor places hand on theirs.
HealthThe burden of getting medical care can exhaust older patients
By Judith Graham and KFF Health NewsMarch 28, 2024
This longevity company is letting you check the ‘credit score’ for your health. Here are my surprising results and biological age
HealthThis longevity company is letting you check the ‘credit score’ for your health. Here are my surprising results and biological age
By Alexa MikhailMarch 28, 2024
The economics of antibiotics are broken and superbugs are on the rise–but a solution inspired by the subscription economy could save millions of lives
CommentaryThe economics of antibiotics are broken and superbugs are on the rise–but a solution inspired by the subscription economy could save millions of lives
By Howard DeanMarch 28, 2024
Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk facing pressure as study finds $1,000 appetite suppressant can be made for just $5
HealthOzempic maker Novo Nordisk facing pressure as study finds $1,000 appetite suppressant can be made for just $5
By Madison Muller, Robert Langreth and BloombergMarch 28, 2024
Andy Dunn, American entrepreneur and the co-founder of Bonobos Inc
LeadershipAsk Andy: How can you tell whether a startup is a good place to work? When is it safe to disclose a mental-health challenge to coworkers?
By Andy DunnMarch 28, 2024
Michael Douglas and Tom Cruise’s divorce attorney shares the 5 secrets to making a marriage last
FamilyMichael Douglas and Tom Cruise’s divorce attorney shares the 5 secrets to making a marriage last
By Jordyn BradleyMarch 27, 2024
Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know
HealthLooking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know
By Adithi Ramakrishnan and The Associated PressMarch 27, 2024
5 expert-backed ways to boost your memory and improve brain health at every age
Life5 expert-backed ways to boost your memory and improve brain health at every age
By Jordyn BradleyMarch 27, 2024
1 in 3 Americans who die in hospital had sepsis–and that’s just one of the many areas where AI can improve early diagnosis
Commentary1 in 3 Americans who die in hospital had sepsis–and that’s just one of the many areas where AI can improve early diagnosis
By Carolyn BarberMarch 27, 2024
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