After patients sent us copies of their medical bills, I noticed a pattern that called for a closer look.
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$1,944 for a Coronavirus Test? How Readers Helped Us Spot an Unusual Trend
After patients sent us copies of their medical bills, I noticed a pattern that called for a closer look.
$1,944 for a Coronavirus Test? How Readers Helped Us Spot an Unusual Trend
After patients sent us copies of their medical bills, I noticed a pattern that called for a closer look.
Studies outline key ethical questions surrounding brain-computer interface tech
Brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies are no longer hypothetical, yet there are fundamental aspects of the technology that remain unaddressed by…
Kids’ physical fitness is more important than BMI
For adults, the goal of exercise is often to shed some pounds, but new research suggests the objective should be…
New airflow videos show why masks with exhalation valves do not slow the spread of COVID-19
Using high-speed video and schlieren imaging, a research engineer has created videos that show how air flows through masks with…
Computer model can predict how COVID-19 spreads in cities
A study of how 98 million Americans move around each day suggests that most infections occur at ‘superspreader’ sites, and…
Loneliness highest in the 20s and lowest in the 60s
Seeking to develop effective interventions, researchers examined the psychological and environmental factors that lead to patterns of loneliness in different…
‘Goldilocks’ neonatal immune response may protect against autism
New research shows that the lowest risk for autism spectrum disorder is associated with mid-levels of an immune marker measured…
Study identifies new ‘hidden’ gene in COVID-19 virus
Researchers have discovered a new ‘hidden’ gene in SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — that may have contributed…