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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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HealthThe applesauce pouches that gave kids lead poisoning had a ‘high level’ of another toxic chemical, FDA says
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressJanuary 6, 2024
  • Nearly 5 million blenders are recalled due to risk of burns and cuts from unsafe blades
    RetailNearly 5 million blenders are recalled due to risk of burns and cuts from unsafe blades
    By The Associated PressDecember 28, 2023
This 81-year-old fitness trainer rejoined the workforce after retirement: ‘We can do more than most people think we can do’
HealthThis 81-year-old fitness trainer rejoined the workforce after retirement: ‘We can do more than most people think we can do’
By Alexa MikhailJanuary 6, 2024
Older Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans
HealthOlder Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans
By Sarah Jane Tribble and KFF Health NewsJanuary 6, 2024
Flu and COVID infections got worse over the holidays, with more misery expected, CDC says
HealthFlu and COVID infections got worse over the holidays, with more misery expected, CDC says
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressJanuary 5, 2024
With COVID testing at all-time lows, wastewater is now the best and quickest way to gauge the growth of the virus, experts say. Other indicators, like hospitalizations and deaths, only reflect the most severe cases and lag by several weeks.
HealthHighly mutated COVID variant ‘Pirola’ JN.1 is fueling the pandemic’s second highest U.S. wave—and it’s still growing
By Erin PraterJanuary 5, 2024
A sign for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is displayed outside their offices in Silver Spring, Md., on Dec. 10, 2020. Drug Administration announced Friday, Jan. 5, that it will allow Florida to import some prescription drugs from Canada.
HealthUS regulators approve Florida’s DeSantis-backed plan to import prescription drugs from Canada
By Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressJanuary 5, 2024
  • Artistic rendering of a COVID-19 pathogen
    HealthCOVID-19 variant JN.1 symptoms: Is ‘Pirola’ different from other Omicron spawn?
    By Erin PraterDecember 28, 2023
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, second left, toasts with invited guests after delivering a speech at a reception for Commemoration of the 45th Anniversary of China-U.S. Diplomatic Relations at the Diaoyutai Guest House in Beijing on Jan. 5.
HealthA US biotech company has halted sales of DNA kits in Tibet—and lawmakers are mulling more export controls on China
By Didi Tang and The Associated PressJanuary 5, 2024
Biden voted for the Bayh-Dole Act 44 years ago–but the administration’s plans to reinterpret it could undermine decades of world-leading U.S. innovation
CommentaryBiden voted for the Bayh-Dole Act 44 years ago–but the administration’s plans to reinterpret it could undermine decades of world-leading U.S. innovation
By Almesha L. CampbellJanuary 5, 2024
Even 30-second micro-workouts can boost your energy and help you get fit. How to add them to your day
LifeEven 30-second micro-workouts can boost your energy and help you get fit. How to add them to your day
By Amanda LoudinJanuary 5, 2024
Pedestrians walk past the Shapiro Building at Brigham and Women's Hospital on Jan. 20, 2015, in Boston. Some women who spent months preparing for in vitro fertilization procedures have been left devastated after flooding from a burst water main at the hospital on Christmas Eve, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, disrupted services for about 200 IVF patients.
FamilyFlooding at a Boston hospital has disrupted IVF services for 200 patients. Some are devastated
By Nick Perry and The Associated PressJanuary 4, 2024
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during a Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon at The Classic Center on Aug. 8, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Some Republican legislative leaders say they want to examine broader health care coverage through Georgia's Medicaid program in 2024, while Kemp has supported a narrower expansion. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
HealthGeorgia sees a glimmer of hope for broader health coverage—but there’s a good chance of a fizzle
By Jeff Amy and The Associated PressJanuary 4, 2024
  • Millions of older Americans can’t get weight loss drugs like Wegovy because Medicare won’t pay for them
    HealthMillions of older Americans can’t get weight loss drugs like Wegovy because Medicare won’t pay for them
    By Amanda Seitz and The Associated PressDecember 28, 2023
Eli Lilly and Company says its popular drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound, also known as GLP-1s, are not meant for those without obesity or type 2 diabetes.
HealthEli Lilly cracks down on the use of weight loss drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound for ‘cosmetic’ reasons instead of for diabetes and obesity
By Alexa MikhailJanuary 4, 2024
Biggest CEO successes and setbacks: 2023’s triumphs and 2024’s challenges
CommentaryBiggest CEO successes and setbacks: 2023’s triumphs and 2024’s challenges
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJanuary 4, 2024
A sleepy truck driver on a night road.
HealthShift work can kill you 15 years sooner, warns Whoop’s chief scientist, while dramatically raising your risk for depression and suicide
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 4, 2024
The new, highly mutated COVID variant JN.1—dubbed “Pirola” by volunteer variant trackers—has achieved global dominance. And like Omicron, it came flying out of left field. It could represent the next chapter of the COIVD pandemic.
Health‘Pirola’ JN.1 is the probable future of the COVID pandemic, experts warn—but you didn’t hear it from the WHO
By Erin PraterJanuary 4, 2024
WHOOP Vice President of Performance Science Kristen Holmes
HealthWorking into the night? High-end health tech sleep scientist warns being on your screen during this ‘magic period’ could have depressive effects
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 4, 2024
Soaring COVID and flu cases, described as ‘moderately severe’ in number, are prompting hospitals to restore mask mandates
HealthSoaring COVID and flu cases, described as ‘moderately severe’ in number, are prompting hospitals to restore mask mandates
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressJanuary 3, 2024
Biohacker Bryan Johnson and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
HealthMultimillionaire biohacker Bryan Johnson swipes back at Elon Musk’s criticism of his $2-million-a-year youth-chasing regimen: ‘He will fire you and leave you to die’
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 3, 2024
Senior woman lying in white bed.
LifeGetting good-quality sleep as you age is key for a healthy brain. These 4 strategies can help
By Liz SeegertJanuary 3, 2024
In the age of unchecked billionaires and corporate bad behavior, everyday people have a million reasons to say something if they see something
CommentaryIn the age of unchecked billionaires and corporate bad behavior, everyday people have a million reasons to say something if they see something
By Gordon Schnell and Amber ScorahJanuary 2, 2024
Some U.S. women are stocking up on abortion pills—but they remain out of reach for those facing the ‘greatest barriers to abortion care’
HealthSome U.S. women are stocking up on abortion pills—but they remain out of reach for those facing the ‘greatest barriers to abortion care’
By Laura Ungar and The Associated PressJanuary 2, 2024
BART, the popular Bay Area Rapid Transit, metro train at a train station
HealthCommuter train derailed and caught fire on New Year’s Day: ‘I was sitting right there at the window and saw the flames shoot up’
By The Associated PressJanuary 2, 2024
Millennials could soon see their parents become their biggest expense–and American families are woefully unprepared
CommentaryMillennials could soon see their parents become their biggest expense–and American families are woefully unprepared
By Sarita A. MohantyDecember 30, 2023
The FDA is losing a whack-a-mole contest with illegal Chinese e-cigarettes as health experts warn of more teens getting ‘addicted to nicotine’
HealthThe FDA is losing a whack-a-mole contest with illegal Chinese e-cigarettes as health experts warn of more teens getting ‘addicted to nicotine’
By Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressDecember 30, 2023
9 longevity experts share their best advice for creating healthy habits that can help you age well
Health9 longevity experts share their best advice for creating healthy habits that can help you age well
By Alexa MikhailDecember 30, 2023
Will Medicare really run out of money in 2031? Here’s what experts say about its long-term stability
HealthWill Medicare really run out of money in 2031? Here’s what experts say about its long-term stability
By Richard EisenbergDecember 30, 2023
Once high-flying SmileDirectClub, the startup some derided as ‘DIY dentistry,’ is shutting down—here’s where that leaves its customers
HealthOnce high-flying SmileDirectClub, the startup some derided as ‘DIY dentistry,’ is shutting down—here’s where that leaves its customers
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips and The Associated PressDecember 29, 2023
Planning out the year’s PTO in January could help ‘manage the impacts of burnout,’ says one expert. Here are the 3 types of breaks you should take
HealthPlanning out the year’s PTO in January could help ‘manage the impacts of burnout,’ says one expert. Here are the 3 types of breaks you should take
By Kells McPhillipsDecember 29, 2023
Woman who had decay on ‘virtually every tooth in her mouth’ sues dentist after receiving 4 root canals, 20 fillings, 8 crowns in a single visit
HealthWoman who had decay on ‘virtually every tooth in her mouth’ sues dentist after receiving 4 root canals, 20 fillings, 8 crowns in a single visit
By The Associated PressDecember 28, 2023
Marine Corps veteran Ron Winters and his wife, Teresa, at their home in Durant, Okla. When Winters found out in August 2022 that he had bladder cancer, he braced for the fight of his life. But he says prior authorization created multiple obstacles that delayed care, including surgery. Winters says his cancer has advanced to stage 4.
HealthCancer patients face frightening delays in treatment approvals
By Lauren Sausser, Kaiser Family Foundation Health NewsDecember 28, 2023
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