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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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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
  • Steep physical decline isn’t inevitable. This type of exercise can change the trajectory of aging, one expert says
    HealthSteep physical decline isn’t inevitable. This type of exercise can change the trajectory of aging, one expert says
    By Zachary Gillen and The ConversationOctober 14, 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
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
Three adults practicing yoga on the deck of a boat at sea.
LifeDeepak Chopra, a global icon in alternative medicine and meditation, is getting into the $814 billion wellness tourism business
By Alexa MikhailOctober 24, 2023
Georgia’s Medicaid program—the only one in the U.S. with a work requirement—has only enrolled 1,343 residents in 3 months
HealthGeorgia’s Medicaid program—the only one in the U.S. with a work requirement—has only enrolled 1,343 residents in 3 months
By The Associated PressOctober 23, 2023
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HealthRoche is using AI to find the hardest-to-find lung cancer patients, with a potential blockbuster drug on the line
By Naomi Kresge and BloombergOctober 22, 2023
  • 6 reliable charities for those looking to help civilians affected by the Israel-Hamas war
    Health6 reliable charities for those looking to help civilians affected by the Israel-Hamas war
    By Erin PraterOctober 13, 2023
Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick, or is it just a soothing placebo? A dietician explains the science behind the universal comfort food
HealthDoes chicken soup really help when you’re sick, or is it just a soothing placebo? A dietician explains the science behind the universal comfort food
By Colby Teeman, assistant professor of Dietetics and Nutrition, University of Dayton and The ConversationOctober 21, 2023
TikTok’s Doctor Mike says you can over-optimize your health in the name of longevity. Here’s his best advice for living longer
HealthTikTok’s Doctor Mike says you can over-optimize your health in the name of longevity. Here’s his best advice for living longer
By Alexa MikhailOctober 21, 2023
A U.S. man is working to regain his strength a month after receiving a heart transplant—from a genetically modified pig. His body has yet to reject it
HealthA U.S. man is working to regain his strength a month after receiving a heart transplant—from a genetically modified pig. His body has yet to reject it
By Lauran Neergaard and The Associated PressOctober 20, 2023
Orangetheory CEO: 6 things in my daily routine that help slow aging and add years to my life
LifeOrangetheory CEO: 6 things in my daily routine that help slow aging and add years to my life
By Alexa MikhailOctober 20, 2023
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HealthBombshell Stanford study finds ChatGPT and Google’s Bard answer medical questions with racist, debunked theories that harm Black patients
By Garance Burke, Matt O'Brien and The Associated PressOctober 20, 2023
  • Why a biotech firm’s market value jumped from $3 million to $130 million in a day and is still way up from its ‘almost unfathomably low valuation’
    HealthWhy a biotech firm’s market value jumped from $3 million to $130 million in a day and is still way up from its ‘almost unfathomably low valuation’
    By Angel Adegbesan and BloombergOctober 13, 2023
FDA is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals: It would be a ‘win for public health—especially the health of Black women’
HealthFDA is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals: It would be a ‘win for public health—especially the health of Black women’
By Kenya Hunter and The Associated PressOctober 19, 2023
Eating even 2 servings of red meat a week could significantly raise your risk of diabetes. 10 protein-packed alternatives can boost your health—and the planet’s
HealthEating even 2 servings of red meat a week could significantly raise your risk of diabetes. 10 protein-packed alternatives can boost your health—and the planet’s
By Erin PraterOctober 19, 2023
Climate change is our greatest health crisis. The same investments can often address both threats
CommentaryClimate change is our greatest health crisis. The same investments can often address both threats
By Vanessa Kerry and Paul HudsonOctober 19, 2023
Rafah border crossing into Gaza will ‘hopefully’ open Friday, WHO officials say, as an expanded humanitarian crisis looms
HealthRafah border crossing into Gaza will ‘hopefully’ open Friday, WHO officials say, as an expanded humanitarian crisis looms
By Erin PraterOctober 19, 2023
California tech CEO convicted in Theranos-like COVID-19 and allergy test fraud case sentenced to 8 years in prison
HealthCalifornia tech CEO convicted in Theranos-like COVID-19 and allergy test fraud case sentenced to 8 years in prison
By The Associated PressOctober 19, 2023
RFK Jr.’s anti-vaxx campaign has left a trail of people hurt by his work: ‘It’s disturbing because he has a huge family name’
HealthRFK Jr.’s anti-vaxx campaign has left a trail of people hurt by his work: ‘It’s disturbing because he has a huge family name’
By Michelle R. Smith, Ali Swenson and The Associated PressOctober 18, 2023
Joe Biden
HealthBiden says ‘other team’ is probably behind the Gaza hospital blast, as world awaits an Israel-Hamas smoking gun
By Erin Prater and Nick LichtenbergOctober 18, 2023
If you habitually hit the snooze button on your alarm, new research says you may be mentally sharper for it
LifeIf you habitually hit the snooze button on your alarm, new research says you may be mentally sharper for it
By Erin PraterOctober 18, 2023
Adults with ADHD are at a higher risk for developing dementia, new study finds. These treatments may help
HealthAdults with ADHD are at a higher risk for developing dementia, new study finds. These treatments may help
By Erin PraterOctober 18, 2023
Pallbearers carrying a wooden casket
LifestyleFuneral home that offered “green” burials let 189 bodies pile up and lied about it, say authorities who responded to complaints of “abhorrent” smell
By Jesse Bedayn, Matthew Brown and The Associated PressOctober 18, 2023
A pest control worker sprays a bedbug-killing chemical in Paris
HealthFrench bedbug chaos is costing hotels as much as $1,600 as panic over a European spread refuses to go away
By Ryan HoggOctober 17, 2023
A new possible explanation for long COVID could lead to a simple treatment for some patients
HealthA new possible explanation for long COVID could lead to a simple treatment for some patients
By Erin PraterOctober 16, 2023
People with breast cancer won’t always notice a lump. 5 lesser-known symptoms both men and women should watch for
HealthPeople with breast cancer won’t always notice a lump. 5 lesser-known symptoms both men and women should watch for
By Erin PraterOctober 16, 2023
Your work burnout might be fueled by loneliness. Two psychologists explain the connection and how to break out of the cycle
MindYour work burnout might be fueled by loneliness. Two psychologists explain the connection and how to break out of the cycle
By Kells McPhillipsOctober 16, 2023
COVID-19, flu, RSV: How wastewater monitoring can save lives as America faces the next ‘tripledemic’
CommentaryCOVID-19, flu, RSV: How wastewater monitoring can save lives as America faces the next ‘tripledemic’
By Bill HanageOctober 16, 2023
A woman in a New York City subway station heads home after work
CommentaryBurnout and anxiety are on the rise. A simple mindset shift could be the remedy
By Jean GomesOctober 16, 2023
Rite Aid files for bankruptcy in the face of massive debts and ‘potentially significant’ claims for its role in the opioid epidemic
FinanceRite Aid files for bankruptcy in the face of massive debts and ‘potentially significant’ claims for its role in the opioid epidemic
By Amelia Pollard, Ameya Karve and BloombergOctober 16, 2023
Eli Lilly
HealthNew weight-loss blockbuster drug emerges from study showing Mounjaro helps people lose 25% of their body weight or 60 pounds on average
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressOctober 15, 2023
A walk before bedtime may be the secret to a better night’s sleep—these 4 tips can supercharge the benefits
LifeA walk before bedtime may be the secret to a better night’s sleep—these 4 tips can supercharge the benefits
By Kells McPhillipsOctober 14, 2023
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