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Soon after being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, Virginia King sat in an outpatient clinic in Santa Fe, N.M., while a nurse injected her with a powerful drug to slow damage to her spine, where the disease had spread.Even though the drug had a list price of about $2,700, the hospital that owned the cancer center billed Mrs. King’s insurance company $22,700. Her insurer paid $10,000, but the hospital wanted more.She got a bill for over $2,500 — “more than half my take-home salary for a month,” said Mrs. King, 65.She had unknowingly sought care from a hospital that participates…
Mini Banana Muffins (No Refined Sugar) This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We’ll assume you’re ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptReject Read MorePrivacy & Cookies Policy
Researchers have discovered that proteins found in oyster blood have bacteria-killing properties and can boost the effectiveness of some common antibiotics whose use has been negatively affected by the global rise in drug resistance.Oysters are divisive, culinarily speaking. People generally fall into two camps: those who enjoy the taste and ‘mouthfeel’ and those who view eating them as akin to swallowing a large glob of phlegm. Luckily, science doesn’t care how the mollusks taste; it’s more concerned with the health benefits they can convey.A new study led by researchers from Southern Cross University in New South Wales, Australia, has discovered…
We eat a lot of salads around here so I like to change up the dressings we use. While I’m a fan of ranch dressing, it can get boring after a while. This homemade pomegranate vinaigrette is fruity and light for salads, veggies, or even as a marinade! I probably don’t have to tell you that pomegranate salad dressing from the grocery store isn’t ideal. With vegetable oils, added sugar, and flavors, it’s not the fresh vinaigrette it promises to be. Making your own takes just a few minutes and really packs in the flavor! Homemade Pomegranate Vinaigrette I like…
There are wireless computer mice, touchpads, TV remotes, and laser pointers … and then there’s the Xring D13. It combines all of those tools in one wireless device, which could be yours for US$109.Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the D13 is made by the Xring electronics company.At the front end of the device is a wireless mouse, complete with left- and right-click buttons along with a scroll wheel. Directly below the mouse is a wireless touchpad, just like a miniature version of the one on your laptop. Both the mouse and the touchpad are operated using the thumb…
President Trump moved quickly on Monday to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization, a move that public health experts say will undermine the nation’s standing as a global health leader and make it harder to fight the next pandemic.In an executive order issued about eight hours after he took the oath of office, Mr. Trump cited a string of reasons for the withdrawal, including the W.H.O.’s “mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic,” and the “failure to adopt urgently needed reforms.” He said the agency demands “unfairly onerous payments” from the United States, and complained that China pays less.The…
Electric motorcycles have gotten wild in recent times. We’ve seen some whacky concepts … from a transparent electric motorcycle that looks like a Nintendo console to a folding electric motorcycle. Now, the India-based TVS motor has whipped up a rather funky cube-inspired electric scooter concept.The Vision iQube concept was another highlight of the ongoing Bharat Mobility Expo in India. Let’s start with its most obvious feature – its design. With its boxy form, unique apron, and sleek handlebar, the Vision iQube Concept is unlike any other e-moto I’ve seen in the past. Its headlight unit incorporates the iQube motif, which…
UnitedHealth Group reported on Thursday that it earned less than expected this past quarter, citing higher medical costs and pressure on its insurance division at a time when the company is still reeling from the shocking murder of a top executive last month.Revenues for UnitedHealth Group amounted to $100.8 billion for the fourth quarter, below what analysts had predicted but still 6.8 percent higher than in the same quarter the year before. The company’s full-year revenue for 2024 rose to $400.3 billion. For UnitedHealthcare, the insurance division, full-year revenue increased to $298.2 billion, up 6 percent from 2023.The results were…
Roasted Baby Potatoes Recipe (Easy + Delicious) This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We’ll assume you’re ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptReject Read MorePrivacy & Cookies Policy
Google has made a significant change: you now need to enable JavaScript to use Google Search. According to them, this move is about security and improving the experience for users like you and me. By requiring JavaScript, Google says it can better protect its platform against spam, bots, and other types of abuse. It also claims this change ensures you get “the most relevant and up-to-date information.”