In Settling Fraud Case, New York Medicare Advantage Insurer, CEO Will Pay up to $100M
A western New York health insurance provider for seniors and the CEO of its medical analytics arm have agreed to pay a total of up to $100 million to settle Justice Department allegations of fraudulent billing for health conditions that
Readers Offer ‘Solo Agers’ Support and Reflect on Ancestors
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names.‘Solo Agers,’ Join the Crowd!Enjoyed your panel discussion (Watch: ‘Going It Alone’ — A Conversation About Growing
How America Lost Control of the Bird Flu, Setting the Stage for Another Pandemic
Keith Poulsen’s jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October. A livestock veterinarian at the University of Wisconsin, Poulsen had seen sick cows before, with their noses dripping and
Employers Press Congress To Cement Health Price Transparency Before Trump’s Return
It seems simple: Require hospitals and insurers to post their negotiated prices for most health care services and — bingo — competition follows, yielding lower costs for consumers.But nearly four years after the first Trump administration’s regulations forced hospitals to
Trump rejects taunts that Elon Musk is real power behind US president-elect
Statements come amid criticism of Musk's involvement in budget negotiations, outsized role in Trump transition.
Will the Christmas market attack divide Germans further over immigration?
German authorities say the suspect supports a right-wing party.
Thousands protest in Serbia as anger mounts over train station accident
Protesters demand the resignation of Serbia’s leader and mayor of Novi Sad city over the deadly accident that killed 15.
US army says two navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in ‘friendly fire’
Incident not result of 'hostile fire', says US military, as Houthis claim their attack on US carrier downed aircraft.
The Surprising Science and Hidden History of Traditional String Figures
Crafting string figures — a tradition found across the globe — might reveal a shared cultural heritage that spans thousands of years. New research combines ancient creativity with modern mathematical tools to trace the evolution and spread of this timeless
The Architects of Life: Scientists Decipher mRNA’s Secret Blueprint
Researchers discovered that the mRNA modification m6A triggers rapid degradation, regulating protein production. This breakthrough could inform drug development to manage protein-related diseases. Messenger ribonucleic acids (mRNA) are like the architects of our bodies. They carry precise blueprints for building
Silver Showerheads Exposed: Why Harmful Microbes Still Thrive
Researchers evaluated the antimicrobial effectiveness of silver-containing showerheads under realistic conditions and found that they do not effectively reduce pathogen levels as claimed. Silver exposure varied among different fixtures, affecting microbial composition but not overall pathogen concentration. The study suggests
Orion’s Fiery Return Sparks Urgent Heat Shield Overhaul at NASA
The Orion capsule concluded its 25-day Artemis I mission in 2022 with a landing in the Pacific, revealing significant heat shield damage. NASA is now focused on enhancing heat shield designs for the upcoming manned missions to the Moon. In
NASA’s Terra Satellite Captures 2015 Eclipse Shadow
During the morning of March 20, 2015, a total solar eclipse was visible from parts of Europe, and a partial solar eclipse from northern Africa and northern Asia. NASA's Terra satellite passed over the Arctic Ocean on March 20 at
Lukas Gage says he “felt for” Kit Connor because they both came out due to a “witch hunt”
Actor Lukas Gage is opening up about feeling pressured to come out as gay and expressing sympathy for Kit Connor who he says faced a similar “witch hunt.”The Smile 2 star appears on the cover of the latest issue of
