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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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Face-scanning AI apps are giving cosmetics companies deeper connections, and selling points, with customers
TechFace-scanning AI apps are giving cosmetics companies deeper connections, and selling points, with customers
By Rachyl JonesFebruary 29, 2024
  • Patients see first savings from Biden’s drug price push, as Pharma lines up its lawyers
    HealthPatients see first savings from Biden’s drug price push, as Pharma lines up its lawyers
    By Arthur Allen and KFF Health NewsFebruary 16, 2024
Abortion protests
PoliticsThe end of Roe v. Wade had essentially no impact on the number of abortions in America—just where
By Geoff Mulvihill and The Associated PressFebruary 28, 2024
Employees need more. This company wants to serve as your ‘Chief Well-Being Officer’ 
MindEmployees need more. This company wants to serve as your ‘Chief Well-Being Officer’ 
By Alexa MikhailFebruary 28, 2024
Abdominal fat is associated with brain health in middle-aged adults with a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. However, this link is more conspicuous in men.
MindBelly fat tied to brain health in middle-aged adults at high risk of Alzheimer’s, study finds—but it’s worse for men
By Lindsey LeakeFebruary 28, 2024
Without Medicare Part B’s shield, patient’s family owes $81,000 for a single air-ambulance flight
HealthWithout Medicare Part B’s shield, patient’s family owes $81,000 for a single air-ambulance flight
By Tony Leys and KFF Health NewsFebruary 27, 2024
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HealthNonbinary teen who died the day after a fight with three girls in a bathroom spurs student walkout in Oklahoma
By The Associated PressFebruary 26, 2024
  • You’re probably familiar with the myriad benefits of the Mediterranean diet: reduced inflammation, healthy brain aging, and more. But the similar Atlantic diet offers its own advantages, according to a new study conducted in Spain.
    HealthMeet the Atlantic diet: The Mediterranean diet’s neighbor—with an added benefit
    By Lindsey LeakeFebruary 16, 2024
The 2017 Thomas fire
EnvironmentUtility will pay $80 million to resolve allegations that power lines ignited dry brush in California blaze that ravaged more than a thousand homes
By The Associated PressFebruary 26, 2024
After Alabama’s IVF nightmare, these are the 10 worst states for women to live in
PoliticsAfter Alabama’s IVF nightmare, these are the 10 worst states for women to live in
By Sunny NagpaulFebruary 26, 2024
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HealthDoctor warns about the danger of overlooking eating disorders for people of color: ‘They’re not even being screened’
By Alexa MikhailFebruary 26, 2024
Photo of a woman looking pensive, sitting on a couch at home
HealthWhy some Medicare Advantage plans will get skimpier and costlier
By Richard EisenbergFebruary 26, 2024
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HealthAmy Schumer reveals Cushing’s syndrome diagnosis after being criticized for her appearance: ‘Thank you so much for everyone’s input about my face’
By Alexa MikhailFebruary 26, 2024
  • Hit singer says he’s happier at 36 than when he was famous in his 20s because he stopped chasing unhealthy goals
    LifeHit singer says he’s happier at 36 than when he was famous in his 20s because he stopped chasing unhealthy goals
    By Jordyn BradleyFebruary 15, 2024
Do you really need individualized food advice? What experts say about the personalized nutrition trend
LifeDo you really need individualized food advice? What experts say about the personalized nutrition trend
By Kells McPhillipsFebruary 25, 2024
Wendy Williams
HealthWendy Williams emerges to thank fans for support ahead of Lifetime documentary on dementia diagnosis
By The Associated PressFebruary 24, 2024
One secret to preventing dementia, diabetes, and heart disease may lie in your oral health habits. Here’s the dental routine to follow
HealthOne secret to preventing dementia, diabetes, and heart disease may lie in your oral health habits. Here’s the dental routine to follow
By Nicole Gull McElroyFebruary 24, 2024
Florida defies CDC in measles outbreak, telling parents it’s fine to send unvaccinated kids to school
HealthFlorida defies CDC in measles outbreak, telling parents it’s fine to send unvaccinated kids to school
By Amy Maxmen and KFF Health NewsFebruary 23, 2024
Many pharmacies are struggling to process prescriptions because of a cyberattack on UnitedHealth
HealthMany pharmacies are struggling to process prescriptions because of a cyberattack on UnitedHealth
By Chris MorrisFebruary 23, 2024
Tom Parker
PoliticsAlabama Supreme Court judge who helped strike down IVF cites ‘the wrath of a holy God’ in concurring opinion
By Peter Smith, Tiffany Stanley and The Associated PressFebruary 23, 2024
Media personality Wendy Williams, 59, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and primary progressive aphasia (PPA) last year, her team announced Feb. 22, 2024.
MindTV personality Wendy Williams receives identical diagnoses to Bruce Willis—frontotemporal dementia and primary progressive aphasia
By Lindsey LeakeFebruary 22, 2024
Silent brain changes precede Alzheimer’s. Researchers have new clues about which come first
HealthSilent brain changes precede Alzheimer’s. Researchers have new clues about which come first
By Lauran Neergaard and The Associated PressFebruary 22, 2024
Birmingham, Alabama
HealthAlabama’s largest hospital forced to pause IVF treatments for aspiring parents after court ruling on legal status of embryos
By Kim Chandler and The Associated PressFebruary 22, 2024
A pacemaker for the brain helped a woman with crippling depression. It may soon be available widely
MindA pacemaker for the brain helped a woman with crippling depression. It may soon be available widely
By Laura Ungar and The Associated PressFebruary 21, 2024
Neuralink's N1 brain-computer interface, a microchip implanted directly into the human skull.
TechElon Musk claims Neuralink’s first patient implanted with brain chip can already move a computer mouse with their mind
By Christiaan HetznerFebruary 21, 2024
Photo of Tesla designer Franz von Holzhausen
LifeTesla’s chief designer has a side hustle: Leading coworkers through workouts in the company’s parking lot
By Jordyn BradleyFebruary 20, 2024
Man and woman cooking fresh fish
Life6 proven health benefits of magnesium—a critical mineral you’re probably not getting enough of
By Margie Zable FisherFebruary 20, 2024
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HealthLargest ever global study of COVID vaccines finds small but real link to neurological, blood, heart-related conditions
By Jason Gale and BloombergFebruary 19, 2024
An international team of researchers from the U.S. and China found that women who exercise regularly have a significantly lower risk of an early death or a fatal cardiovascular event than men who do the same.
LifeWomen may get more health benefits from regular exercise than men—even if they work out less
By Lindsey LeakeFebruary 19, 2024
Sanofi CEO: AI promises a great era of drug discovery that could fundamentally change medicine–but only if we allow it to deliver
CommentarySanofi CEO: AI promises a great era of drug discovery that could fundamentally change medicine–but only if we allow it to deliver
By Paul HudsonFebruary 19, 2024
Young woman examining her face in a mirror
LifeDo LED masks and high-frequency wands really work? Dermatologists explain which skin care devices are worth the investment
By Kells McPhillipsFebruary 19, 2024
Knowing your partner’s love language may be the secret to a successful relationship. Here are the 5 types and how to show them
LifeKnowing your partner’s love language may be the secret to a successful relationship. Here are the 5 types and how to show them
By Jordyn BradleyFebruary 18, 2024
Exclusive: Bryan Johnson, the tech founder spending millions to be 18 again, says his goal is to make death optional
HealthExclusive: Bryan Johnson, the tech founder spending millions to be 18 again, says his goal is to make death optional
By Eleanor PringleFebruary 17, 2024
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