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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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HealthThe number of babies born with syphilis is 10 times higher than a decade ago—and 32% higher than 2021
By Mike Stobbe, Kenya Hunter and The Associated PressNovember 7, 2023
  • A CEO who has jumped out of planes more than 200 times, says skydiving is the ‘greatest mental health reset’
    MindA CEO who has jumped out of planes more than 200 times, says skydiving is the ‘greatest mental health reset’
    By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonOctober 31, 2023
Medications aren’t required to be tested in people with obesity. Here’s why that’s a problem
HealthMedications aren’t required to be tested in people with obesity. Here’s why that’s a problem
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressNovember 7, 2023
Nearly 1 million chickens will be slaughtered on a Minnesota farm. The reason: bird flu
HealthNearly 1 million chickens will be slaughtered on a Minnesota farm. The reason: bird flu
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressNovember 7, 2023
1 in 5 older adults don’t have someone they can depend on in time of need. It’s driving up ER visits and food insecurity
Health1 in 5 older adults don’t have someone they can depend on in time of need. It’s driving up ER visits and food insecurity
By Alexa MikhailNovember 7, 2023
How to protect yourself from Medicare scams—and what to do if you become a victim
HealthHow to protect yourself from Medicare scams—and what to do if you become a victim
By Richard EisenbergNovember 6, 2023
Doctors are prescribing the trendy, mind-altering drug ketamine for hard-to-treat pain. Experts worry the U.S. may be repeating mistakes that gave rise to the opioid crisis
HealthDoctors are prescribing the trendy, mind-altering drug ketamine for hard-to-treat pain. Experts worry the U.S. may be repeating mistakes that gave rise to the opioid crisis
By Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressNovember 6, 2023
  • Starbucks’ CEO reveals 3 secrets in his daily routine that helped him beat executive burnout
    LifeStarbucks’ CEO reveals 3 secrets in his daily routine that helped him beat executive burnout
    By Alexa MikhailOctober 30, 2023
Reversing your biological age could help you live longer—and reduce dementia and stroke risk. 8 habits to help flip the switch
HealthReversing your biological age could help you live longer—and reduce dementia and stroke risk. 8 habits to help flip the switch
By Erin PraterNovember 6, 2023
Vivek Wadhwa is building the AI-powered anti-Theranos. Now he’s moving it to the anti-Silicon Valley–India
CommentaryVivek Wadhwa is building the AI-powered anti-Theranos. Now he’s moving it to the anti-Silicon Valley–India
By Vivek WadhwaNovember 6, 2023
BioNTech
HealthSecretive German billionaire twins cut Covid vaccine bet after banking 550% gain
By Ben Stupples and BloombergNovember 6, 2023
Europe’s most valuable drugmaker Novo Nordisk is threatening the EU with a shift to the U.S.
HealthEurope’s most valuable drugmaker Novo Nordisk is threatening the EU with a shift to the U.S.
By Ryan HoggNovember 6, 2023
A vitamin K–rich diet may help protect your health as you age. Experts suggest these 9 foods
LifeA vitamin K–rich diet may help protect your health as you age. Experts suggest these 9 foods
By Alex VanceNovember 4, 2023
  • Return-to-office mandates may be worsening America’s burnout epidemic. An ex-Harvard professor says the science of happiness may be the cure
    LifeReturn-to-office mandates may be worsening America’s burnout epidemic. An ex-Harvard professor says the science of happiness may be the cure
    By Mahnoor KhanOctober 30, 2023
Wealthy men are spending millions to lower their biological ages and live longer. These women are beating them with cheaper solutions
FeaturesWealthy men are spending millions to lower their biological ages and live longer. These women are beating them with cheaper solutions
By Alexa MikhailNovember 4, 2023
For moms of kids with special needs, career survival may entail a radical pivot
FamilyFor moms of kids with special needs, career survival may entail a radical pivot
By Erin PraterNovember 4, 2023
Ketamine has been called a breakthrough therapy for depression, but it comes with risks. Here’s how it works
MindKetamine has been called a breakthrough therapy for depression, but it comes with risks. Here’s how it works
By Sonya CollinsNovember 4, 2023
Mark Zuckerberg undergoes surgery to replace ACL torn during MMA fight training: ‘Still looking forward to doing it after I recover’
HealthMark Zuckerberg undergoes surgery to replace ACL torn during MMA fight training: ‘Still looking forward to doing it after I recover’
By Erin PraterNovember 3, 2023
How daylight saving time can affect your alertness, ability to multitask, and balance, making you more prone to accidents
LifeHow daylight saving time can affect your alertness, ability to multitask, and balance, making you more prone to accidents
By Claire Savage, Melissa Perez Winder and The Associated PressNovember 3, 2023
Burger King jumped on the vegan burger bandwagon, but sales aren’t exactly sizzling: ‘It’s not a big part of the current focus’
HealthBurger King jumped on the vegan burger bandwagon, but sales aren’t exactly sizzling: ‘It’s not a big part of the current focus’
By Deena Shanker and BloombergNovember 3, 2023
Just 1 sleepless night could actually lead to a dopamine boost—and reverse depression for several days
MindJust 1 sleepless night could actually lead to a dopamine boost—and reverse depression for several days
By Erin PraterNovember 3, 2023
Roundup
Health57-year-old man wins $332 million verdict against Monsanto on claim that Roundup weedkiller gave him incurable cancer
By The Associated PressNovember 3, 2023
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HealthNovo Nordisk isn’t alone: Sales of Ozempic rival Mounjaro explode as drugmaker Eli Lilly profits from Americans’ weight-loss craze
By Prarthana PrakashNovember 3, 2023
Bayer hit with $332 million judgement in trial of man who blames his cancer on decades using Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller
FinanceBayer hit with $332 million judgement in trial of man who blames his cancer on decades using Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller
By The Associated PressNovember 3, 2023
Vaping
HealthThe teens are vaping less, as high school student ecigarette use plunges to 10% in nationwide CDC study
By Mike Stobbe, Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressNovember 2, 2023
Brooke Shields suffered a seizure after drinking too much water. What you need to know about water toxicity, a potentially fatal condition
HealthBrooke Shields suffered a seizure after drinking too much water. What you need to know about water toxicity, a potentially fatal condition
By Erin PraterNovember 2, 2023
Frustrated female computer programmer with head in hands at office desk
SuccessWomen aren’t turning to ‘lazy girl jobs’ because they’re work-shy—they’re significantly more burned out than men, major Gallup survey finds
By Orianna Rosa RoyleNovember 2, 2023
Brands like Walmart and Nestle are right to worry about Wegovy. Novo Nordisk sold $900m of the weight loss drug last quarter—and 95% was in the U.S.
HealthBrands like Walmart and Nestle are right to worry about Wegovy. Novo Nordisk sold $900m of the weight loss drug last quarter—and 95% was in the U.S.
By Ryan HoggNovember 2, 2023
Norfolk Southern’s fiery Ohio derailment made railroad safety an issue. Now the NTSB says the automatic braking system needs to be improved
PoliticsNorfolk Southern’s fiery Ohio derailment made railroad safety an issue. Now the NTSB says the automatic braking system needs to be improved
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressNovember 2, 2023
Michelle Fiscus
HealthTennessee’s former vaccine chief, fired after years of ‘outstanding’ performance reviews, settles with state for $150,000
By Jonathan Mattise and The Associated PressNovember 1, 2023
5 million more American smokers—and former smokers—should now get screened for lung cancer annually. Here’s why
Health5 million more American smokers—and former smokers—should now get screened for lung cancer annually. Here’s why
By Erin PraterNovember 1, 2023
The second man to receive a transplanted pig heart has died. His last wish: for doctors to ‘make the most of what we have learned’
HealthThe second man to receive a transplanted pig heart has died. His last wish: for doctors to ‘make the most of what we have learned’
By The Associated Press and Lauran NeergaardOctober 31, 2023
Woman looking disengaged on a video call.
HealthYour brain activity literally drops when you have a Zoom meeting, research from Yale scientists finds
By Orianna Rosa RoyleOctober 31, 2023
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