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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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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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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
  • After a storm of criticism, Lina Khan’s FTC has a $7 billion victory related to a cancer-test acquisition
    HealthAfter a storm of criticism, Lina Khan’s FTC has a $7 billion victory related to a cancer-test acquisition
    By Gerry Smith and BloombergDecember 18, 2023
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
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
As COVID-19 raged, Pennsylvania saw sharp rise in deaths of elderly tied to neglect or abuse
PoliticsAs COVID-19 raged, Pennsylvania saw sharp rise in deaths of elderly tied to neglect or abuse
By Marc Levy and The Associated PressDecember 28, 2023
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HealthDon’t wait for everything to fall apart. Preventative self-care offers an edge against workplace burnout
By Kells McPhillipsDecember 28, 2023
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HealthYour eyedrops could be filled with filthy bacteria. The FDA says ‘ultimately industry is responsible for the quality of their products’
By Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressDecember 27, 2023
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    HealthSevere obesity increasing among young American children, new study confirms
    By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressDecember 18, 2023
A Tesla factory robot reportedly attacked a worker and left them bleeding. This could become a new reality in the increasingly automated workplace
TechA Tesla factory robot reportedly attacked a worker and left them bleeding. This could become a new reality in the increasingly automated workplace
By Irina IvanovaDecember 27, 2023
Volunteers serving food at community kitchen
HealthThe secret weapon against burnout could depend on finding your ‘placeholder purpose,’ resilience expert says. Here’s how
By Kells McPhillipsDecember 27, 2023
Man relaxing with his eyes closed
HealthForget about time management. ‘Energy management’ is the best way to protect yourself from burnout
By Kells McPhillipsDecember 27, 2023
25 top recommended products for your health and wellness in 2024
Health25 top recommended products for your health and wellness in 2024
By Alexa MikhailDecember 27, 2023
The 2 types of coping skills every worker needs to combat burnout in 2024
HealthThe 2 types of coping skills every worker needs to combat burnout in 2024
By Kells McPhillipsDecember 26, 2023
  • DEA warns Georgia to shelve its plans to be the first state to let pharmacies dispense medical marijuana
    HealthDEA warns Georgia to shelve its plans to be the first state to let pharmacies dispense medical marijuana
    By The Associated PressDecember 18, 2023
Vitamin D may improve brain function and strengthen memory. Here’s how much you need each day
MindVitamin D may improve brain function and strengthen memory. Here’s how much you need each day
By Alexa MikhailDecember 25, 2023
Medicaid
HealthMedicaid fraud scandal sees Delaware’s largest hospital system pay $47 million settlement
By Randall Chase and The Associated PressDecember 25, 2023
Does Medicare cover rehab for drug and alcohol addiction? Yes, and here’s exactly what it will pay for
HealthDoes Medicare cover rehab for drug and alcohol addiction? Yes, and here’s exactly what it will pay for
By Margie Zable FisherDecember 24, 2023
Ozempic, Wegovy demand so strong Europe’s most valuable listed company plans ‘mega manufacturing facility’
HealthOzempic, Wegovy demand so strong Europe’s most valuable listed company plans ‘mega manufacturing facility’
By Ellie Harmsworth and BloombergDecember 24, 2023
"Pirola" JN.1, a highly mutated COVID strain, is the wildcard in this season's winter respiratory disease forecast, experts say.
HealthJN.1—a new, highly mutated COVID variant—could cause one of the largest U.S. waves yet, experts say. When each state could see the variant peak
By Erin PraterDecember 23, 2023
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Health67-year-old amputee finds comfort in animal therapy, 3-legged cat: ‘They find you, you don’t find them’
By Patrick Orsagos and The Associated PressDecember 23, 2023
Holiday season
HealthSanta’s super-spreader season: Health officials say flu, COVID set to spike during the holidays
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressDecember 23, 2023
Roughly half of the U.S. population has diabetes or its predecessor. It makes us a nation of sick people, experts say—driving up the country’s health care infrastructure and staffing needs and the cost of health care, and harming the economy in a way never seen before in U.S. history.
HealthNearly half of the U.S. population has diabetes or prediabetes—and many have no clue. Are you among them?
By Erin PraterDecember 23, 2023
A disproportionate number of Black women are ‘kinless’ as they age. Advocates say they deserve a social safety net, too
HealthA disproportionate number of Black women are ‘kinless’ as they age. Advocates say they deserve a social safety net, too
By Akilah WiseDecember 23, 2023
Bryan Johnson on stage.
TechBryan Johnson is being used as a human guinea pig in unproven gene therapy injections worth $25,000 a pop in an island off Honduras
By Orianna Rosa RoyleDecember 21, 2023
March-in rights are key to Biden’s push to lower excessive drug prices
HealthMarch-in rights are key to Biden’s push to lower excessive drug prices
By Liz SeegertDecember 21, 2023
A teacher from a drawing academy is painting posters to raise awareness about the ongoing surge of the JN.1 COVID variant, which is spreading in the Indian states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Goa, in Mumbai, India, on Dec. 19. The World Health Organization declared JN.1 a "variant of interest" on Dec. 19, second only in alert level to "variant of concern."
HealthJN.1, the WHO’s newest ‘variant of interest,’ has spiked COVID wastewater levels to all-time highs in some countries. What you need to know about the ‘Pirola’ offshoot
By Erin PraterDecember 20, 2023
U.S. states are trashing millions of COVID protective gear because of expiration, surpluses and a lack of willing takers: ‘That’s what happens when you don’t prepare’
HealthU.S. states are trashing millions of COVID protective gear because of expiration, surpluses and a lack of willing takers: ‘That’s what happens when you don’t prepare’
By Jennifer Peltz, David A. Lieb and The Associated PressDecember 20, 2023
‘Toilet to tap’: California approves using recycled wastewater for drinking to help solve frequent drought
Health‘Toilet to tap’: California approves using recycled wastewater for drinking to help solve frequent drought
By Adam Beam and BloombergDecember 19, 2023
View from sea of a lighthouse in Freetown in Sierra Leone. The first two of seven ships will be deployed off Sierra Leone and Cameroon for free early next year.
Retail‘It’s like Lego.’ German entrepreneur seeks $269 million to revamp container ships for new modular floating hospitals
By Bloomberg and Sonja WindDecember 19, 2023
Will Medicare pay for your home health care needs? It might—if you meet certain requirements
HealthWill Medicare pay for your home health care needs? It might—if you meet certain requirements
By Richard EisenbergDecember 19, 2023
Melon and ham or prosciutto salad served in half of Cantaloupe melon
HealthSalmonella outbreak tied to cantaloupes has killed at least 10 people in the U.S. and Canada. Here’s what you need to know
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressDecember 19, 2023
This 38-year-old college dropout started a $200 million soda business inspired by his history as an overweight teen
HealthThis 38-year-old college dropout started a $200 million soda business inspired by his history as an overweight teen
By Payton KirolDecember 18, 2023
‘They see a cash cow’: State and local officials overseeing billions in opioid settlements are deluged with product offers from companies hoping to cash in
Health‘They see a cash cow’: State and local officials overseeing billions in opioid settlements are deluged with product offers from companies hoping to cash in
By Aneri Pattani and KFF Health NewsDecember 18, 2023
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