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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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EconomyThe pig in the python: Baby Boomers are strangling the economy they built by refusing to move or retire
By Nick LichtenbergMay 25, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for May 22, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent ARM mortgage rates report for May 22, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 25, 2026
Mortgage rates today, May 25, 2026
Personal FinanceMortgage rates today, May 25, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 25, 2026
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
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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
  • Too much sitting increases your risk of death by 38%. A surprisingly small amount of daily exercise cancels it out
    HealthToo much sitting increases your risk of death by 38%. A surprisingly small amount of daily exercise cancels it out
    By Erin PraterOctober 24, 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
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
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HealthDozens of eyedrops sold over-the-counter can infect your eyes and make you go blind, FDA says
By The Associated PressOctober 30, 2023
White patients are more likely than Black patients to be prescribed opioids for pain in US emergency departments. Here’s why it matters
HealthWhite patients are more likely than Black patients to be prescribed opioids for pain in US emergency departments. Here’s why it matters
By Trevor Thompson, Sofia Stathi and The ConversationOctober 29, 2023
Orangetheory’s HQ is a ‘personal care biohacking mecca’ with weekly massages, sleep pods, and cold plunges, CEO says
LifeOrangetheory’s HQ is a ‘personal care biohacking mecca’ with weekly massages, sleep pods, and cold plunges, CEO says
By Alexa MikhailOctober 29, 2023
  • Meta is being sued by a majority of U.S. states for allegedly fueling the national youth mental health crisis. Parents don’t have to wait for a verdict to intervene
    MindMeta is being sued by a majority of U.S. states for allegedly fueling the national youth mental health crisis. Parents don’t have to wait for a verdict to intervene
    By Alexa MikhailOctober 24, 2023
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HealthNevada’s syphilis rate skyrockets 44% after debt ceiling deal suddenly slashes STD prevention budget
By Kenya Hunter and The Associated PressOctober 28, 2023
5 common—and costly—Medicare Open Enrollment mistakes to avoid
Health5 common—and costly—Medicare Open Enrollment mistakes to avoid
By Liz SeegertOctober 28, 2023
U.S. cancer patients face nationwide shortages of life-saving chemo drugs as ‘race to the bottom’ makes their production unprofitable
HealthU.S. cancer patients face nationwide shortages of life-saving chemo drugs as ‘race to the bottom’ makes their production unprofitable
By Christiaan HetznerOctober 28, 2023
A PTSD expert explains how to protect yourself and your kids from overexposure to violent, disturbing war images from Israel and Palestine
FamilyA PTSD expert explains how to protect yourself and your kids from overexposure to violent, disturbing war images from Israel and Palestine
By Arash Javanbakht and The ConversationOctober 28, 2023
No, drinking Diet Coke won’t kill you, but experts say there are several good reasons to consider cutting back
LifeNo, drinking Diet Coke won’t kill you, but experts say there are several good reasons to consider cutting back
By Barbara BrodyOctober 28, 2023
  • Teens are spending the equivalent of a 40-hour work week on their devices. Here’s how to help them find the right balance
    FamilyTeens are spending the equivalent of a 40-hour work week on their devices. Here’s how to help them find the right balance
    By David Rosenberg, Natalia Szura and The ConversationOctober 24, 2023
Photo of a woman walking
LifeYour number of daily steps matter—but so does your speed. Walking at this pace may help you live longer, new research reveals
By Erin PraterOctober 27, 2023
Maine residents remain on lockdown as police search for suspect in killing of 18. ‘You need to come outside now with nothing in your hands’
PoliticsMaine residents remain on lockdown as police search for suspect in killing of 18. ‘You need to come outside now with nothing in your hands’
By David Sharp and The Associated PressOctober 27, 2023
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at a hearing in Congress.
HealthThe $200 billion playbook that kneecapped Big Tobacco is coming for Mark Zuckerberg and his social media offspring
By Alexandra SternlichtOctober 26, 2023
‘This is not my Joe’: Wife says pilot accused of trying to crash a Horizon Air flight struggled with depression
Health‘This is not my Joe’: Wife says pilot accused of trying to crash a Horizon Air flight struggled with depression
By Claire Rush and The Associated PressOctober 26, 2023
Exercise could work better than Viagra for some men with erectile dysfunction, according to a new study
HealthExercise could work better than Viagra for some men with erectile dysfunction, according to a new study
By Erin PraterOctober 26, 2023
FDA panel says an active ingredient in leading cold and flu medicines doesn’t work. Here are alternatives that do
HealthFDA panel says an active ingredient in leading cold and flu medicines doesn’t work. Here are alternatives that do
By Lucas Berenbrok, Colleen Culley, Karen Steinmetz Pater and The ConversationOctober 26, 2023
Facing 50,000-plus lawsuits linking Baby Powder to cancer, Johnson & Johnson mulls a third bankruptcy filing 
HealthFacing 50,000-plus lawsuits linking Baby Powder to cancer, Johnson & Johnson mulls a third bankruptcy filing 
By Jef Feeley and BloombergOctober 26, 2023
A woman eats a burger while working on her laptop.
HealthAmerica’s junk food habit might go deeper than we think. A new study says sweet and salty snacks are as addictive as alcohol and cigarettes
By Eleanor PringleOctober 26, 2023
Off-duty pilot’s attempt to switch off Horizon Air flight’s engines after using psychedelic mushrooms renews scrutiny of cockpit mental health
HealthOff-duty pilot’s attempt to switch off Horizon Air flight’s engines after using psychedelic mushrooms renews scrutiny of cockpit mental health
By Claire Rush, Gene Johnson and The Associated PressOctober 26, 2023
At least 16 dead in Maine mass shooting and hundreds of police hunt for shooter as residents ordered to lock down
HealthAt least 16 dead in Maine mass shooting and hundreds of police hunt for shooter as residents ordered to lock down
By David Sharp and The Associated PressOctober 26, 2023
How to enroll in Medicare: A simple step by step sign up guide to walk you through it
HealthHow to enroll in Medicare: A simple step by step sign up guide to walk you through it
By Erin PraterOctober 26, 2023
A new RSV shot for babies is in such short supply that doctors have been advised to prioritize giving the drug to infants at high risk of severe disease
FamilyA new RSV shot for babies is in such short supply that doctors have been advised to prioritize giving the drug to infants at high risk of severe disease
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressOctober 25, 2023
Medicare will negotiate drug prices with Big Pharma for the first time. Here’s how your prescription costs might change
HealthMedicare will negotiate drug prices with Big Pharma for the first time. Here’s how your prescription costs might change
By Richard EisenbergOctober 25, 2023
'Roe v. Wade' protesters
PoliticsThe end of ‘Roe v. Wade’ actually caused abortions to increase over the last 12 months—just in different places
By Geoff Mulvihill and The Associated PressOctober 25, 2023
A company’s pro-choice stance on abortion is the equivalent of a 12% wage increase, new research into job seekers’ interest shows
CommentaryA company’s pro-choice stance on abortion is the equivalent of a 12% wage increase, new research into job seekers’ interest shows
By Emily NixOctober 25, 2023
A salmonella outbreak sickening 73 people in 22 states has been linked to diced onions. Here’s how you can stay safe
HealthA salmonella outbreak sickening 73 people in 22 states has been linked to diced onions. Here’s how you can stay safe
By Erin Prater and The Associated PressOctober 25, 2023
Executives with addictions are hiring sober companions for up to $4,000 a day for continuous recovery support. For some, they may be key to preventing relapse
HealthExecutives with addictions are hiring sober companions for up to $4,000 a day for continuous recovery support. For some, they may be key to preventing relapse
By Maya Richard-CravenOctober 25, 2023
Millions of Americans have ‘mild cognitive impairment’ and don’t know it, experts say. How the condition relates to Alzheimer’s—and what you can do about it
HealthMillions of Americans have ‘mild cognitive impairment’ and don’t know it, experts say. How the condition relates to Alzheimer’s—and what you can do about it
By Erin PraterOctober 24, 2023
Salmonella outbreak that’s sickened 73 people in 22 states is linked to precut onions
HealthSalmonella outbreak that’s sickened 73 people in 22 states is linked to precut onions
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressOctober 24, 2023
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