Microplastics Linked to 200x Increase in Deadly Superbugs
New research from Oxford University reveals microplastics are increasing the spread of deadly superbugs by up to 200 times, potentially causing millions of deaths by 2050 due to a lack of global plastic waste governance, despite the UK Government's strategy to combat drug-resistant infections.
Microplastics Linked to 200x Increase in Deadly Superbugs
New research from Oxford University reveals microplastics are increasing the spread of deadly superbugs by up to 200 times, potentially causing millions of deaths by 2050 due to a lack of global plastic waste governance, despite the UK Government's strategy to combat drug-resistant infections.
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48% Bias Score
Antibiotic Resistance to Cause 40 Million Deaths by 2050
A new study projects approximately 40 million deaths globally from antibiotic-resistant infections within the next 25 years, with a 70% increase in deaths by 2050 primarily affecting those 70 and older, driven by aging populations and increased vulnerability to infection; however, deaths have decrea...
Antibiotic Resistance to Cause 40 Million Deaths by 2050
A new study projects approximately 40 million deaths globally from antibiotic-resistant infections within the next 25 years, with a 70% increase in deaths by 2050 primarily affecting those 70 and older, driven by aging populations and increased vulnerability to infection; however, deaths have decrea...
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36% Bias Score
Ancient DNA Study Challenges Syphilis Origin Story
A new study using genetic analysis of 8,000-year-old South American skeletons suggests that syphilis originated in the Americas, challenging the 'Columbian hypothesis' and highlighting the disease's long history and adaptability.
Ancient DNA Study Challenges Syphilis Origin Story
A new study using genetic analysis of 8,000-year-old South American skeletons suggests that syphilis originated in the Americas, challenging the 'Columbian hypothesis' and highlighting the disease's long history and adaptability.
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36% Bias Score
Antibiotic Resistance: Latin American Scientists Offer Hope Amidst Global Crisis
Antibiotic resistance caused 1.27 million deaths in 2019, prompting research into new treatments like novel synthetic antibiotics in Chile and bacteriophage therapies in Uruguay and Colombia, facing challenges in funding and regulation.
Antibiotic Resistance: Latin American Scientists Offer Hope Amidst Global Crisis
Antibiotic resistance caused 1.27 million deaths in 2019, prompting research into new treatments like novel synthetic antibiotics in Chile and bacteriophage therapies in Uruguay and Colombia, facing challenges in funding and regulation.
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24% Bias Score
World's Most Dangerous Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
This article details eight of the world's most dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria according to the WHO, outlining their characteristics, the diseases they cause, and the global health threat they pose.
World's Most Dangerous Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
This article details eight of the world's most dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria according to the WHO, outlining their characteristics, the diseases they cause, and the global health threat they pose.
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20% Bias Score
High-Fiber Diet May Reduce Food Poisoning Risk
British research shows that consuming fiber-rich foods like wholegrain bread, vegetables, and beans promotes gut bacteria that fight food poisoning, with a high-fiber diet potentially minimizing the risk of serious illness and death from this common ailment.
High-Fiber Diet May Reduce Food Poisoning Risk
British research shows that consuming fiber-rich foods like wholegrain bread, vegetables, and beans promotes gut bacteria that fight food poisoning, with a high-fiber diet potentially minimizing the risk of serious illness and death from this common ailment.
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36% Bias Score
Antibiotic Resistance Crisis Projected to Cause 40 Million Deaths by 2050
Dame Sally Davies warns of a growing antibiotic resistance crisis, projecting nearly 40 million deaths by 2050 due to the spread of superbugs, driven by factors like livestock antibiotic overuse and a lack of new antibiotic development.
Antibiotic Resistance Crisis Projected to Cause 40 Million Deaths by 2050
Dame Sally Davies warns of a growing antibiotic resistance crisis, projecting nearly 40 million deaths by 2050 due to the spread of superbugs, driven by factors like livestock antibiotic overuse and a lack of new antibiotic development.
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40% Bias Score
Ancient DNA Suggests Syphilis Originated in the Americas
A genetic analysis of ancient skeletons in the Americas revealed a syphilis-causing bacteria precursor dating back 8,000 years, supporting the theory that syphilis was transmitted to Europe after Columbus's voyages, although not definitively proving it.
Ancient DNA Suggests Syphilis Originated in the Americas
A genetic analysis of ancient skeletons in the Americas revealed a syphilis-causing bacteria precursor dating back 8,000 years, supporting the theory that syphilis was transmitted to Europe after Columbus's voyages, although not definitively proving it.
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36% Bias Score
Alerta epidemiológica en México por brote de Klebsiella oxytoca en hospitales
Una alerta epidemiológica en México reporta 15 casos de infección por Klebsiella oxytoca en cuatro hospitales, tres públicos y uno privado, posiblemente relacionados con la nutrición parenteral total (NPT); la bacteria causa infecciones graves, especialmente en pacientes inmunodeprimidos.
Alerta epidemiológica en México por brote de Klebsiella oxytoca en hospitales
Una alerta epidemiológica en México reporta 15 casos de infección por Klebsiella oxytoca en cuatro hospitales, tres públicos y uno privado, posiblemente relacionados con la nutrición parenteral total (NPT); la bacteria causa infecciones graves, especialmente en pacientes inmunodeprimidos.
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8% Bias Score
EU Fails to Curb Antibiotic Resistance
The European Union is failing to reduce antibiotic use, despite increasing rates of antimicrobial resistance which caused almost 5 million deaths in 2019.
EU Fails to Curb Antibiotic Resistance
The European Union is failing to reduce antibiotic use, despite increasing rates of antimicrobial resistance which caused almost 5 million deaths in 2019.
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40% Bias Score