Wellness

The search for the gunman who fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City has intensified, with the FBI offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to his arrest. Investigators are utilizing various techniques, including facial recognition technology, DNA analysis, and a discarded mobile phone, to identify and apprehend the suspect. The investigation is focusing on a surveillance image captured at a Starbucks near the crime scene, where the suspect's face is partially visible despite wearing a mask. Police are also analyzing bullet casings found at the scene, which bear the words "deny," "defend," and "depose." A discarded mobile phone found along the suspect's escape route is also being examined for clues. Additionally, investigators are conducting a "deep dive" into Thompson's personal life, exploring potential connections and motives. The suspect, who arrived in New York from Atlanta last […]

A mysterious flu-like illness has swept through southwestern Congo, claiming the lives of up to 143 people in the past two weeks. Health authorities are working to identify the disease as the number of infected individuals continues to rise. The outbreak is concentrated in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province, where hundreds have been infected and between 67 and 143 people have died, according to government officials. Symptoms of the illness include fever, headache, cough, and anemia. A team of epidemiological experts is being deployed to the region to investigate the outbreak and collect samples for analysis. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also been alerted and is providing support to local health authorities. The situation is particularly concerning due to limited healthcare resources in the affected area. "Panzi is a rural health zone, so there is a problem […]

California health officials have issued a warning against consuming a batch of raw milk sold in the state after it tested positive for bird flu. The contaminated milk, produced by Raw Farm LLC of Fresno County, was recalled due to the potential health risks associated with the virus. The recall affects quart and half-gallon sizes of Raw Farm's raw milk with the lot ID of 20241109 and a best-by date of November 27th. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it and to discard it immediately. The contamination was discovered during routine testing of raw milk products by the Santa Clara County Public Health Laboratory. Further testing by the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory confirmed the presence of the H5 bird flu virus in the milk. While no illnesses have been linked to the […]