Wellness

Former President Bill Clinton, 78, was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, DC on Monday after developing a fever. According to his staff, the situation is not critical, and he's undergoing routine tests and observation. "He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving," said Angel Urena, Clinton's deputy chief of staff. Sources close to the former president told NBC News that the situation is "not urgent," and Clinton is awake and alert. This hospitalization adds to Clinton's previous health challenges: 2021: Spent six days in a California hospital for a blood infection 2014: Underwent surgery for a clogged artery 2004: Had quadruple bypass surgery at age 58 Following his heart-related health issues, Clinton made significant lifestyle changes, including adopting a vegan diet. "I might not be around if I hadn't become a […]

A viral social media rumor claims you can catch chlamydia from gym equipment, causing widespread concern among gym-goers. The rumor originated from a TikTok user who believed he contracted the STI after wiping his eye with a towel he'd placed on a gym bench. He initially thought he had conjunctivitis (pink eye), but tests revealed it was chlamydia. His doctor reportedly suggested he might have contracted it from someone else's sweat on the equipment. This sparked further videos and discussions online, with some even blaming women for going commando at the gym. However, a leading doctor, Dr. Zac Turner, has debunked these claims. He explains that chlamydia, unlike viruses like the flu, cannot survive for long outside the human body. The bacteria responsible for chlamydia needs direct contact with mucous membranes, typically through sexual activity, to be transmitted. Therefore, simply […]

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 […]