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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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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
  • Gen Z’s biggest skills gap that is fueling their social anxiety at work: managing ambiguity
    CommentaryGen Z’s biggest skills gap that is fueling their social anxiety at work: managing ambiguity
    By Michelle P. KingOctober 6, 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
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
The U.S. is modernizing its 39-year-old organ transplant system–just in time for the AI revolution
CommentaryThe U.S. is modernizing its 39-year-old organ transplant system–just in time for the AI revolution
By Tristan MaceOctober 13, 2023
Menopause symptoms worsen as the number of hours spent caring for others increases, according to new research
HealthMenopause symptoms worsen as the number of hours spent caring for others increases, according to new research
By Liz SeegertOctober 13, 2023
A hand holding an Elf Bar disposable vaping pod device.
HealthChinese vaping company bypasses FDA ban with simple name change
By Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressOctober 13, 2023
  • Fast-food outlets ‘are going to be hurt’ in areas where Ozempic and Wegovy are heavily used, but the selloff in candy and beer stocks is ‘somewhat overdone’
    HealthFast-food outlets ‘are going to be hurt’ in areas where Ozempic and Wegovy are heavily used, but the selloff in candy and beer stocks is ‘somewhat overdone’
    By Lisa Pham, Dasha Afanasieva and BloombergOctober 6, 2023
A woman smokes a vaping device on May 30, 2023 in Manchester, England.
HealthMarlboro owner is pushing to undermine crackdown on vapes: ‘The WHO’s tobacco treaty is no longer fit for purpose’
By Prarthana PrakashOctober 13, 2023
Horseshoe crab blood is vital to modern medicine. A new lab-made alternative could save the species
HealthHorseshoe crab blood is vital to modern medicine. A new lab-made alternative could save the species
By Kristoffer Whitney, Jolie Crunelle and The ConversationOctober 13, 2023
A trio of vaccines should protect against a 2023 ‘tripledemic,’ experts say—if people get them
HealthA trio of vaccines should protect against a 2023 ‘tripledemic,’ experts say—if people get them
By Libby Richards and The ConversationOctober 13, 2023
Scientists are using AI to forecast the future of COVID—and, potentially, to predict the next pandemic
HealthScientists are using AI to forecast the future of COVID—and, potentially, to predict the next pandemic
By Erin PraterOctober 13, 2023
6 ways climate change hurts your health—and what you can do about it
Health6 ways climate change hurts your health—and what you can do about it
By Jodi HelmerOctober 12, 2023
  • Kaiser Permanente hospital employees picketing with signs and bells.
    SuccessThe hospital worker strike that touches nearly 13 million Americans is nearing its end—with no union contract in sight
    By Stefanie Dazio and The Associated PressOctober 6, 2023
Mary Lou Retton’s life-threatening battle with pneumonia is proof the condition doesn’t just strike the old and the young. Here’s how to protect yourself
HealthMary Lou Retton’s life-threatening battle with pneumonia is proof the condition doesn’t just strike the old and the young. Here’s how to protect yourself
By Erin PraterOctober 12, 2023
We’re on track to miss out on the next Katalin Karikó as women in STEM continue to bear the brunt of the pandemic’s lasting impact
CommentaryWe’re on track to miss out on the next Katalin Karikó as women in STEM continue to bear the brunt of the pandemic’s lasting impact
By Rachel K. KingOctober 11, 2023
Pepsico CEO Ramon Laguarta
CompaniesPepsi’s CEO is keeping an eye on weight-loss drugs, but shakes off fears voiced by Walmart that they could hurt the bottom line
By Christiaan HetznerOctober 11, 2023
Walgreens pharmacy staffers stage walkouts over work conditions as chain names Tim Wentworth new CEO
FinanceWalgreens pharmacy staffers stage walkouts over work conditions as chain names Tim Wentworth new CEO
By Maddie Burakoff and The Associated PressOctober 11, 2023
Renters are more stressed than homeowners—and they’re aging faster because of it, new research finds
HealthRenters are more stressed than homeowners—and they’re aging faster because of it, new research finds
By Erin PraterOctober 10, 2023
CVS CEO says pharmacist burnout led to a walkout: ‘We are at the same level of demand as we were in 2021’ for COVID shots
HealthCVS CEO says pharmacist burnout led to a walkout: ‘We are at the same level of demand as we were in 2021’ for COVID shots
By Erin PraterOctober 10, 2023
Karen Lynch, President and CEO, CVS Health, speaks at Fortune's Most Powerful Women summit.
HealthCVS CEO sees changes coming ‘faster than a freight train’ for Medicare. She’s betting billions she can build a new American health care system
By Fortune EditorsOctober 10, 2023
Doubling counselors in schools won’t solve kids’ mental health crisis—here’s what else to do
HealthDoubling counselors in schools won’t solve kids’ mental health crisis—here’s what else to do
By Joni Williams Splett and The ConversationOctober 10, 2023
‘Bullets and bombs’ will not win the Israel-Hamas war, WHO head warns, as death toll climbs and humanitarian conditions deteriorate
Health‘Bullets and bombs’ will not win the Israel-Hamas war, WHO head warns, as death toll climbs and humanitarian conditions deteriorate
By Erin Prater and The Associated PressOctober 9, 2023
Gavin Newsom
HealthGavin Newsom says it’s too expensive for California high schools to give out free condoms
By Adam Beam and The Associated PressOctober 9, 2023
California bans ‘toxic chemicals in our food supply,’ including an ingredient in marshmallow Peeps linked to cancer 
HealthCalifornia bans ‘toxic chemicals in our food supply,’ including an ingredient in marshmallow Peeps linked to cancer 
By The Associated PressOctober 8, 2023
The food industry is using AI to create healthier, tastier snacks and meals. It could super-charge nutrition in America
HealthThe food industry is using AI to create healthier, tastier snacks and meals. It could super-charge nutrition in America
By Erin PraterOctober 8, 2023
Two people taking a walk together
Life5 ways you’re sabotaging your walking workouts—and an expert’s easy fixes
By Kells McPhillipsOctober 8, 2023
‘These pharmacists always look stressed’: Drugstores struggle with thin staffing and recruiting challenges as busiest season begins
Health‘These pharmacists always look stressed’: Drugstores struggle with thin staffing and recruiting challenges as busiest season begins
By Tom Murphy and The Associated PressOctober 7, 2023
Ozempic-type drugs are forcing food giants to grapple with less-hungry, less-impulse-prone consumers: ‘This is brand-new territory’
RetailOzempic-type drugs are forcing food giants to grapple with less-hungry, less-impulse-prone consumers: ‘This is brand-new territory’
By Leslie Patton and BloombergOctober 7, 2023
Woman lying on her side on a couch, holding her stomach in pain
HealthThe ‘hot girls have stomach issues’ social media trend makes sense—Gen Z women experience more anxiety than any other demographic
By Paige HagyOctober 7, 2023
Photo of grandfather kissing his granddaughter at a family gathering
FamilyGen Z is the worst at connecting with their grandparents, but building a better relationship could help fight loneliness. How to start
By Alexa MikhailOctober 7, 2023
Hacker claims to have stolen genetic data from millions of 23andMe users and is trying to sell the information online
HealthHacker claims to have stolen genetic data from millions of 23andMe users and is trying to sell the information online
By Margi Murphy and BloombergOctober 6, 2023
Have a cold you can’t seem to shake? ‘Long colds’ are a thing, just like long COVID
HealthHave a cold you can’t seem to shake? ‘Long colds’ are a thing, just like long COVID
By Erin PraterOctober 6, 2023
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