U.S. justice officials on Thursday filed a pair of lawsuits to block two proposed mergers among four of the United States’ largest health insurers, over concern that the combinations might stifle competition and lead to higher premiums. U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced the lawsuits, which aim to block deals ... Read More »
Although it is suspected to be largely for educational purposes, researchers in a recent study say the following of patient electronic health records as part of training poses ethical questions for the handling of those records. A majority of medical students reported they find it beneficial to follow patient medical ... Read More »
Istanbul, Turkey, 17 July—The World Heritage Committee this morning inscribed four new sites on the World Heritage List: the transnational serial site of The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement (Argentina, Belgium, France, Germany, India, Japan, Switzerland), along with sites in Antigua and Barbuda, ... Read More »
This renovation project of an old farmhouse is entrusted to the renowned JUMA architects and sits on the well-balanced edge of modern luxury and old-time romantic classic. The combination and balance between old and new is cleverly underlined and visible. Starts from the facade with its classic brown brick construct and ... Read More »
Shared lifestyles and surroundings may play as strong a role as genes in diseases that run in families, a new study indicates. The study included medical histories of more than 500,000 people and their families in the United Kingdom. The information included blood and adoptive relatives. The researchers focused on ... Read More »
This contemporary jewel is a dreamy, cozy home for a young family located in the surrounding neighborhoods of Gothenburg, Sweden. The architects from Wingardhs succeeded to entwine in this project the innovative spirit of contemporary Scandinavian architecture, the artistry of unique love and a hint of seaside romance: visible in ... Read More »
Soil health is deteriorating around the globe. A combination of commercial agricultural practices, global warming and pollution are draining nutrients and encouraging the accumulation of contaminants. The solution, scientists say, is biodiversity. New research highlights the importance of soil structure for soil health. As a new paper in the journal ... Read More »
The renown Israeli architect Pitsou Kedem present us with its newest project the S house and its “bounded only by the skyline“ architecture and design. Despite its modernistic appearance, the house has an airy elegance and fresh lightness typical for many of the other projects of the architectural studio. The ... Read More »
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2016 — Just one hour of physical activity a day — something as simple as a brisk walk or a bicycle ride — may undo the increased risk of early death that comes with sitting eight hours or more on a daily basis, a new study suggests. ... Read More »
Whether you’re dropping hints about what flowers you want to receive this Valentine’s Day or planning to send some to loved ones (or yourself—why not?), these are the best floral delivery services to try. Roseshire Where: Available for nationwide delivery at roseshire.com Why: Packaged in your choice of white, black, ... Read More »
Celebrity designer Lonni Paul not only comes up with the vision for beautiful nurseries, she also designs the furniture and bedding with her PetitNest line. And she makes sure that moms and dads will enjoy the rooms, too. “I like to design nurseries that don’t just focus on the baby because new parents will ... Read More »
The Democratic National Convention gaveled into session Monday engulfed in a toxic fog of bad news and worse media incentives that threatened to stagger what was meant to be a well-planned and festive event. Donald Trump’s real, sizable convention bounce, and the release by Wikileaks of hacked DNC emails that ... Read More »
