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European Life Expectancy Slowdown Linked to Lifestyle Factors
A new study in The Lancet Public Health reveals a slowdown in Europe's life expectancy increase since 2011, attributed to rising obesity, inactivity, and poor diet, with the COVID-19 pandemic worsening the situation; this deceleration varies across countries, with the UK experiencing significant cha...
European Life Expectancy Slowdown Linked to Lifestyle Factors
A new study in The Lancet Public Health reveals a slowdown in Europe's life expectancy increase since 2011, attributed to rising obesity, inactivity, and poor diet, with the COVID-19 pandemic worsening the situation; this deceleration varies across countries, with the UK experiencing significant cha...
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28% Bias Score
French Anti-Narco-Trafficking Campaign Sparks Debate on Addiction Treatment
A French Interior Ministry campaign aims to hold drug users accountable for their role in narco-trafficking, prompting debate on whether guilt is an effective approach, especially compared to focusing on addiction treatment and prevention. A survey indicates that 75% of French people view addiction ...
French Anti-Narco-Trafficking Campaign Sparks Debate on Addiction Treatment
A French Interior Ministry campaign aims to hold drug users accountable for their role in narco-trafficking, prompting debate on whether guilt is an effective approach, especially compared to focusing on addiction treatment and prevention. A survey indicates that 75% of French people view addiction ...
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44% Bias Score
Ulipristal Acetate Shows High Effectiveness in Medication Abortion
A new study demonstrates the 97% effectiveness of ulipristal acetate, an emergency contraceptive, in medication abortions up to nine weeks, offering a potential alternative to mifepristone and raising concerns about potential restrictions on emergency contraception.
Ulipristal Acetate Shows High Effectiveness in Medication Abortion
A new study demonstrates the 97% effectiveness of ulipristal acetate, an emergency contraceptive, in medication abortions up to nine weeks, offering a potential alternative to mifepristone and raising concerns about potential restrictions on emergency contraception.
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48% Bias Score
Resurgence of Childhood Scurvy in France Linked to Post-Pandemic Poverty
A study in The Lancet Regional Health - Europe reveals an alarming 35% increase in French children hospitalized for scurvy since the COVID-19 pandemic, totaling 888 cases between 2015 and 2023, strongly correlating with rising food prices and socioeconomic inequalities.
Resurgence of Childhood Scurvy in France Linked to Post-Pandemic Poverty
A study in The Lancet Regional Health - Europe reveals an alarming 35% increase in French children hospitalized for scurvy since the COVID-19 pandemic, totaling 888 cases between 2015 and 2023, strongly correlating with rising food prices and socioeconomic inequalities.
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24% Bias Score
Eye-Tracking Device Wins Award for Early Neurodevelopmental Disorder Detection
SuriCog's EyeBrain Neo, a device using eye-tracking to detect neurodevelopmental disorders in children, won the 2024 Marcel Dassault Prize; a pilot study will assess its effectiveness in schools starting April 2025.
Eye-Tracking Device Wins Award for Early Neurodevelopmental Disorder Detection
SuriCog's EyeBrain Neo, a device using eye-tracking to detect neurodevelopmental disorders in children, won the 2024 Marcel Dassault Prize; a pilot study will assess its effectiveness in schools starting April 2025.
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32% Bias Score
France's Smoking Rates Remain High Despite Decrease in Daily Smokers
France's smoking rate remains stable, but daily smokers are decreasing. New government measures aim to further reduce smoking prevalence.
France's Smoking Rates Remain High Despite Decrease in Daily Smokers
France's smoking rate remains stable, but daily smokers are decreasing. New government measures aim to further reduce smoking prevalence.
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20% Bias Score
France Issues Red Alert for Widespread Pollen Allergies
France issued a red alert for pollen allergies in 30 departments on February 16th, 2024, due to high pollen levels causing allergic reactions; climate change and pollution exacerbate this issue, impacting nearly one-third of adults and 20% of children over 9.
France Issues Red Alert for Widespread Pollen Allergies
France issued a red alert for pollen allergies in 30 departments on February 16th, 2024, due to high pollen levels causing allergic reactions; climate change and pollution exacerbate this issue, impacting nearly one-third of adults and 20% of children over 9.
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32% Bias Score
ADHD Linked to Significantly Reduced Life Expectancy in British Adults
A study of over 30,000 British adults diagnosed with ADHD found that men die about seven years earlier and women nine years earlier than their non-ADHD counterparts, highlighting the significant impact of unmet support needs and associated health issues.
ADHD Linked to Significantly Reduced Life Expectancy in British Adults
A study of over 30,000 British adults diagnosed with ADHD found that men die about seven years earlier and women nine years earlier than their non-ADHD counterparts, highlighting the significant impact of unmet support needs and associated health issues.
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56% Bias Score
Extensive Surgery Leads to Remission of Rare Cancer
Faye Louise, a 28-year-old from Horsham, West Sussex, underwent an operation to remove eight organs after being diagnosed with the rare cancer pseudomyxome peritoneum, which had spread following the rupture of an ovarian cyst; the extensive surgery resulted in her remission.
Extensive Surgery Leads to Remission of Rare Cancer
Faye Louise, a 28-year-old from Horsham, West Sussex, underwent an operation to remove eight organs after being diagnosed with the rare cancer pseudomyxome peritoneum, which had spread following the rupture of an ovarian cyst; the extensive surgery resulted in her remission.
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36% Bias Score
France Expands Access to Subsidized Psychology Sessions
France's "Mon soutien psy" program, expanded in June 2022, provides 12 subsidized psychology sessions annually, directly accessible to those with mild to moderate mental health issues; however, access remains limited due to long waiting lists and uneven geographical distribution of participating psy...
France Expands Access to Subsidized Psychology Sessions
France's "Mon soutien psy" program, expanded in June 2022, provides 12 subsidized psychology sessions annually, directly accessible to those with mild to moderate mental health issues; however, access remains limited due to long waiting lists and uneven geographical distribution of participating psy...
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36% Bias Score
Récidive de cancer résistante pour Emilie Dequenne
L'actrice Emilie Dequenne, atteinte d'un corticosurrénalome, un cancer rare des surrénales, annonce une récidive résistante au traitement, interrompant sa carrière malgré une prise en charge spécialisée dans un centre labellisé.
Récidive de cancer résistante pour Emilie Dequenne
L'actrice Emilie Dequenne, atteinte d'un corticosurrénalome, un cancer rare des surrénales, annonce une récidive résistante au traitement, interrompant sa carrière malgré une prise en charge spécialisée dans un centre labellisé.
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16% Bias Score
Influenza Lineage Disappearance Raises Health Concerns
The disappearance of the B/Yamagata influenza lineage due to COVID-19 restrictions raises concerns about increased infections from the B/Victoria lineage and the need for enhanced surveillance.
Influenza Lineage Disappearance Raises Health Concerns
The disappearance of the B/Yamagata influenza lineage due to COVID-19 restrictions raises concerns about increased infections from the B/Victoria lineage and the need for enhanced surveillance.
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24% Bias Score
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