Tragedy Strikes Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza The Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, which had been serving as a shelter for thousands of residents fleeing Israeli airstrikes, was struck by a deadly attack. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that at least 500 people were killed in the strike. This devastating incident has […]
Government Restarting Free Covid Test Program Increase in Covid Cases The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it will be restarting its free mail-order Covid test program. As Covid cases continue to rise across the United States, the government aims to provide individuals and households with access to free tests to help monitor and mitigate […]
The Nipah Virus Outbreak in Kerala: A Public Health Crisis A Deadly Disease Resurfaces The recent outbreak of the Nipah virus in Kerala, India has once again highlighted the devastating impact that contagious diseases can have on public health. The Nipah virus, first identified in Malaysia in 1998, is a zoonotic virus that spreads from […]
Painkiller: Uncovering the Origins and Impact of the Opioid Crisis A Manufactured Crisis: The Greed Behind the Opioid Epidemic The Netflix drama series “Painkiller,” released today, exposes the trail of destruction left by the infamous OxyContin pill. The show delves into the origins of the opioid epidemic, tracing it from the hands of Richard Sackler, […]
Alpha-gal Syndrome: The Rising Meat Allergy Linked to Tick Bites In a recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers have warned of a significant increase in cases of alpha-gal syndrome, a rare meat allergy caused by tick bites. According to the CDC, as many as 450,000 people in the […]
The Cigna Group Expands Behavioral Health Network by 30% in 2022 Addressing Members‘ Holistic Health The Cigna Group, a prominent health insurance and service provider, has increased its behavioral health network by an impressive 30% in 2022. This growth, which has doubled the network‘s size in the past four years, is a reflection of The […]
Manson Family Killer Leslie Van Houten To Be Released Without Appeal From Newsom Introduction In a decision that has reignited debates about justice and rehabilitation, California Governor Gavin Newsom has chosen not to appeal a court ruling granting parole to Leslie Van Houten, a former member of the infamous Manson Family cult. Van Houten was […]
Jimmy Buffett Hospitalized in Boston for Health Issues ‘that Needed Immediate Attention’ Legendary entertainer Jimmy Buffett has been hospitalized in Boston, postponing his concert with Coral Reefer Band. The 76-year-old singer-songwriter announced on social media that he had to stop in Boston for a check-up after a trip to the Bahamas but ended up being […]
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes Goes to Prison for Fraud and Conspiracy Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of the blood-testing start-up Theranos, was sentenced to 11 years in prison last year for fraud and conspiracy. She was found guilty of misleading investors about her company’s supposed ability to deliver fast, cheap, and reliable blood-test results, which […]
National Fentanyl Awareness Day: Understanding the Opioid Epidemic Every Virginian is affected, either directly or indirectly, by the opioid crisis which has become a significant public health challenge globally. Virginia is not an exception, as illicitly manufactured fentanyl (IMF) has become a leading cause of unnatural deaths in the Commonwealth. According to the Virginia Department […]
Elizabeth Holmes: From Tech Entrepreneur to Convicted Fraudster Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos, once a celebrated tech entrepreneur, is now a convicted fraudster. She is awaiting prison for defrauding investors out of more than $100 million. Her company, Theranos, claimed to have developed a technology that could diagnose a wide range of illnesses […]