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Deadly listeria outbreak in deli meats, which was first reported in July and, as of Tuesday, has been linked to several hospitalisations across many US states, could bring more illness, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. The outbreak has led to at least 57 hospitalisations and nine deaths in 18 states since the CDC initially reported it on July 19. Those cases now include nine deaths across South Carolina, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, New Mexico, and New York. The national public health agency of the United States has confirmed that this is the largest listeriosis outbreak since the 2011 outbreak linked to cantaloupe. The agency has urged citizens to exercise… Read More »Listeria Outbreak Claims 9 Lives In US, Health Authorities Advise Checking Refrigerated Food

Despite months of a persistent facial rash, 23-year-old Caitlin Alsop seemed perfectly healthy. However, this seemingly harmless symptom masked a hidden danger. Initially experiencing flu-like symptoms, a doctor diagnosed Caitlin with the flu, advising rest. Though feeling better after a while, a dinner with a friend took a horrifying turn. She felt like she bit her tongue, followed by rapid swelling and difficulty speaking. Her family suspected an allergic reaction, but the inability to swallow medication prompted a trip to the hospital, News.com.au reported.  Doctors suspected anaphylaxis and administered adrenaline. Yet, her condition worsened. She faded in and out of consciousness, a severe rash engulfing her upper body. Now a medical mystery at Gold Coast University… Read More »“Medical Mystery”: Woman’s Infected Wisdom Tooth Leads To Sepsis, Leaves Her In Coma

A man concealed himself at a government museum in Bhopal at night to commit a theft, but was caught on Tuesday morning while trying to flee with ancient coins, police said. The incident took place at the State Museum, said police commissioner Harinarayanchari Mishra. The man — whose name was not disclosed — entered the museum before the closing time on Monday evening, and managed to stay inside. But the security personnel spotted him, and alerted police in the morning. Police arrived promptly and surrounded the building, Mishra said. He jumped from a wall in a bid to escape but was arrested. Around 100 coins of Gupta and sultanate period were seized from his possession.… Read More »Thief Spends Night At Bhopal Museum, Gets Caught Next Morning

It was a scam akin to Russian Matryoshka dolls, where one lie hid another.  The con began with fake investors, then expanded to fake apps where people were urged to invest in fake stocks for high returns, only to find that they had been stripped of their life savings. A woman from Faridabad was cheated of over Rs 7 crore, a businessman from Noida of Rs 9 crore, a doctor from Punjab’s Bhatinda of Rs 6 crore, and they were only some of the victims.  Officials from the Enforcement Directorate, which has arrested five people in connection with the scam and got their custody for six days, said a “syndicate” was behind the con and… Read More »Fake Apps, Investors And Stocks: Scamsters Con Noida Man Of Rs 9 Crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited the renowned Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Brunei, during his two-day visit to the nation. His visit to Brunei is aimed at bolstering bilateral ties between the two countries. PM Modi’s visit to the mosque, considered one of the most iconic structures in the region, came shortly after the inauguration of a new Chancery of the Indian High Commission. The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei – the father of the current Sultan, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, and is considered as the Architect of Modern Brunei. PM Modi also interacted with the local officials, scholars and members of the Indian community who had gathered… Read More »PM Modi, On Historic Visit To Brunei, Goes To Iconic Mosque, Meets Families