In a New York Times op-ed, UnitedHealth Group's CEO, Andrew Witty, acknowledged problems in the health care system following the murder of CEO Brian Thompson. Witty condemned the online vitriol directed at the industry after the Dec. 4 shooting in Midtown Manhattan. The alleged shooter, 26-year-old
Imagine you have two mirror images of a molecule that are identical in every way, except for being reflections of each other. These are called enantiomers. Separating them has been a long-standing challenge, especially since they're crucial in biological systems. Scientists recently discovered that
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, comes from a wealthy family that runs a nursing home chain. This chain, Lorien Health Services, has a dark side. Despite being known for its luxurious amenities like restaurant-style dining and movie theaters, some of
In a step towards justice, Britain has started paying out $16. 5 million to the first 10 victims who received blood contaminated with Hepatitis C and HIV decades ago. This comes after a long struggle for those affected by the scandal, which spanned from the 1970s to the 1990s. Many people received i
The death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked a new push for healthcare reform. On December 8, Thompson was shot outside a Manhattan hotel where UnitedHealth Group held their annual investor conference. The suspect, Luigi Mangione, was arrested in Pennsylvania with a "ghost gun, " a s
Ever wondered how changing daily habits can transform the lives of women going through menopause? A recent study explored this by looking at the impact of a therapeutic lifestyle modification (TLM) program on the health and well-being of perimenopausal Chinese women. This trial was designed to see i
For a long time, Syria's Kurdish community has faced tough times. They've been denied the right to teach their own language in schools, which is a big deal. Recently, there's been a change in leadership, and that's given them a little hope. But it's also brought back some old worries. During the war
Imagine you're having a big operation, like a thyroidectomy, and you have type 1 diabetes. You might be worried about managing your insulin levels. Well, two girls, aged 12 and 33, recently had this surgery while using an automated insulin delivery (AID) system. This isn't your typical insulin pump;
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has voiced confidence that Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will face justice. Mangione is accused of shooting Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel on December 4. His attorney has stated that M
In a recent turn of events, the NYPD has revealed that a gun found in Pennsylvania, belonging to suspect Luigi Mangione, matches the shell casings discovered at the Manhattan crime scene where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot. This important piece of evidence places Mangione at the cente
