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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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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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HealthThe 2023 Fortune/PINC AI 100 Top Hospitals
By Fortune Editors and Premier, Inc.September 21, 2023
  • 800 mothers die giving birth every day. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation says this is what could save them
    Health800 mothers die giving birth every day. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation says this is what could save them
    By Jennifer FieldsSeptember 12, 2023
Menopausal women say they are unsupported at work. Here’s how employers can step up
HealthMenopausal women say they are unsupported at work. Here’s how employers can step up
By Alexa MikhailSeptember 21, 2023
Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates
SuccessThe Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation just pledged $200 million to help save mothers and children during childbirth
By Thalia Beaty and The Associated PressSeptember 20, 2023
U.S. will offer free COVID-19 tests by mail again amid rising rates of infections and hospitalizations
HealthU.S. will offer free COVID-19 tests by mail again amid rising rates of infections and hospitalizations
By Will Weissert and The Associated PressSeptember 20, 2023
Ryan Seacrest shares the daily routine that has made him one of the most successful broadcasters in the business
LifeRyan Seacrest shares the daily routine that has made him one of the most successful broadcasters in the business
By Alexa MikhailSeptember 20, 2023
Elon Musk’s brain chip startup starts recruiting patients for its first human test with a goal of helping people control a keyboard ‘using their thoughts alone’
HealthElon Musk’s brain chip startup starts recruiting patients for its first human test with a goal of helping people control a keyboard ‘using their thoughts alone’
By Sarah McBride and BloombergSeptember 19, 2023
  • Teen who died after eating spicy chips shows potential dark side to food challenges including ‘trips to the E.R. or other injuries’
    HealthTeen who died after eating spicy chips shows potential dark side to food challenges including ‘trips to the E.R. or other injuries’
    By Wyatte Grantham-Philips and The Associated PressSeptember 11, 2023
Howard Dean: ‘At last, Congress proposes drug pricing reform that works’
CommentaryHoward Dean: ‘At last, Congress proposes drug pricing reform that works’
By Howard DeanSeptember 19, 2023
TikTok’s hidden ‘Ozempic economy,’ where weight-loss influencers trade referrals for drug discounts and cash
TechTikTok’s hidden ‘Ozempic economy,’ where weight-loss influencers trade referrals for drug discounts and cash
By Alexandra SternlichtSeptember 19, 2023
Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson says firing brownie-wolfing ‘Evening Bryan’—not injecting 17-year-old blood—is what really transformed his life
HealthTech millionaire Bryan Johnson says firing brownie-wolfing ‘Evening Bryan’—not injecting 17-year-old blood—is what really transformed his life
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 19, 2023
Burnout is attacking our brains and making it harder to excel at work. ‘Deliberate calm’ can help us adapt
CommentaryBurnout is attacking our brains and making it harder to excel at work. ‘Deliberate calm’ can help us adapt
By Jacqueline Brassey and Aaron de SmetSeptember 19, 2023
Work stress has scary implications for your heart health—especially if you’re a man
HealthWork stress has scary implications for your heart health—especially if you’re a man
By Alexa MikhailSeptember 19, 2023
  • Night owls have more unhealthy habits and a 72% higher risk for diabetes, according to a new study
    LifeNight owls have more unhealthy habits and a 72% higher risk for diabetes, according to a new study
    By Alexa MikhailSeptember 11, 2023
8 ways to manage your anxiety over the climate crisis, according an expert
Health8 ways to manage your anxiety over the climate crisis, according an expert
By Karen Magruder and The ConversationSeptember 18, 2023
At-home DNA tests can help predict how well you’ll respond to your medications
HealthAt-home DNA tests can help predict how well you’ll respond to your medications
By Kayla B. Rowe, Lucas Berenbrok, Philip Empey and The ConversationSeptember 17, 2023
Does Elon Musk have PTSD? Biographer Walter Isaacson says the billionaire’s turbulent childhood with an abusive father left him scarred
MindDoes Elon Musk have PTSD? Biographer Walter Isaacson says the billionaire’s turbulent childhood with an abusive father left him scarred
By Erin PraterSeptember 17, 2023
COVID levels are so high, they’re hovering near 2020’s initial peak, as the WHO urges those at high risk to take any booster they can get their hands on
HealthCOVID levels are so high, they’re hovering near 2020’s initial peak, as the WHO urges those at high risk to take any booster they can get their hands on
By Erin PraterSeptember 16, 2023
Elon Musk thrives in a state of ‘war,’ according to his new biography. One expert says the world’s richest man may be addicted to risk-taking
MindElon Musk thrives in a state of ‘war,’ according to his new biography. One expert says the world’s richest man may be addicted to risk-taking
By Alexa MikhailSeptember 16, 2023
Americans overwhelmingly support Medicare drug negotiations, but Biden sees little political boost
HealthAmericans overwhelmingly support Medicare drug negotiations, but Biden sees little political boost
By Seung Min Kim, Linley Sanders and The Associated PressSeptember 15, 2023
Oregon’s legalized magic mushrooms are in high demand. Experts hope the ‘breakthrough therapy’ helps users overcome mental health struggles
MindOregon’s legalized magic mushrooms are in high demand. Experts hope the ‘breakthrough therapy’ helps users overcome mental health struggles
By Andrew Selsky and The Associated PressSeptember 15, 2023
Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg on the red carpet
ConferencesIn rare interview, Dr. Priscilla Chan shares plan with Mark Zuckerberg to follow in Bill and Melinda Gates’ footsteps, conquer all diseases by 2100
By Fortune EditorsSeptember 15, 2023
Scientists already knew that magic mushrooms were good for mental health, but they just discovered the rave drug MDMA can help people struggling with PTSD
MindScientists already knew that magic mushrooms were good for mental health, but they just discovered the rave drug MDMA can help people struggling with PTSD
By Carla K. Johnson and The Associated PressSeptember 15, 2023
Some weight loss pills used as alternatives to Ozempic and Wegovy contain toxic ingredients that are ‘potentially life-threatening’
HealthSome weight loss pills used as alternatives to Ozempic and Wegovy contain toxic ingredients that are ‘potentially life-threatening’
By Madison Muller and BloombergSeptember 14, 2023
Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Priscilla Chan’s plan to prevent, cure, and manage all diseases by 2100
HealthMark Zuckerberg and Dr. Priscilla Chan’s plan to prevent, cure, and manage all diseases by 2100
By Erin PraterSeptember 13, 2023
When and where can you get the updated COVID booster? And who needs one? What you need to know, according to experts
HealthWhen and where can you get the updated COVID booster? And who needs one? What you need to know, according to experts
By Erin PraterSeptember 13, 2023
The CDC has approved updated XBB-strain COVID boosters for all Americans ages 6 months and older. They’re expected to hit clinics later this week
HealthThe CDC has approved updated XBB-strain COVID boosters for all Americans ages 6 months and older. They’re expected to hit clinics later this week
By Erin PraterSeptember 12, 2023
Sudafed
HealthThe top decongestant on the market doesn’t actually decongest, FDA says
By Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressSeptember 12, 2023
Common decongestant that you’ve probably taken when sick doesn’t actually work, FDA experts say
HealthCommon decongestant that you’ve probably taken when sick doesn’t actually work, FDA experts say
By Cailley LaPara and BloombergSeptember 12, 2023
How worrisome is Omicron offshoot ‘Pirola’ BA.2.86? 4 questions answered
HealthHow worrisome is Omicron offshoot ‘Pirola’ BA.2.86? 4 questions answered
By The ConversationSeptember 12, 2023
Woman holds her head in pain
Health83% of Black Americans have had a negative experience when seeking help for managing pain. A new equity project aims to change that
By L'Oreal Thompson PaytonSeptember 12, 2023
Which U.S. state is the healthiest? The answer might surprise you—and one coast fares better than the other
HealthWhich U.S. state is the healthiest? The answer might surprise you—and one coast fares better than the other
By Erin PraterSeptember 12, 2023
Illustration of a man pushing hands of large stopwatch.
HealthAge-hack like Bryan Johnson, but on a budget: The easiest tools to increase your longevity according to aging experts
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 12, 2023
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