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Cassava Flour Products Contaminated with Dangerous Levels of Lead
Consumer Reports found dangerously high lead levels in 27 popular cassava-based food products, prompting recalls and health warnings due to links between lead exposure and autism, cancer, and other health issues.
Cassava Flour Products Contaminated with Dangerous Levels of Lead
Consumer Reports found dangerously high lead levels in 27 popular cassava-based food products, prompting recalls and health warnings due to links between lead exposure and autism, cancer, and other health issues.
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56% Bias Score
Daily Sugary Treats Linked to Late-Stage Colon Cancer in Young Adults
A new study of 303 colon cancer patients under 50 found a link between daily consumption of sugary drinks or candy and late-stage (metastatic) disease; nearly half of stage four patients reported daily consumption of such treats, compared to 29% of those with less advanced stages.
Daily Sugary Treats Linked to Late-Stage Colon Cancer in Young Adults
A new study of 303 colon cancer patients under 50 found a link between daily consumption of sugary drinks or candy and late-stage (metastatic) disease; nearly half of stage four patients reported daily consumption of such treats, compared to 29% of those with less advanced stages.
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52% Bias Score
High-Inflammatory Diets Linked to Increased Colon Cancer Mortality
A study of 1625 colon cancer patients found that those with high inflammatory diets (processed meats, white bread, sugary drinks) had a 36% increased risk of death, while those with high anti-inflammatory diets (dark yellow vegetables, coffee) showed improved outcomes.
High-Inflammatory Diets Linked to Increased Colon Cancer Mortality
A study of 1625 colon cancer patients found that those with high inflammatory diets (processed meats, white bread, sugary drinks) had a 36% increased risk of death, while those with high anti-inflammatory diets (dark yellow vegetables, coffee) showed improved outcomes.
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40% Bias Score
Mars Wrigley Removes Titanium Dioxide from US Skittles Amidst Health Concerns
Mars Wrigley quietly removed titanium dioxide from its US Skittles candies following a report linking the additive to potential health risks, mirroring the EU's 2022 ban and a recent report by the Make America Healthy Again Commission chaired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which highlighted its potential...
Mars Wrigley Removes Titanium Dioxide from US Skittles Amidst Health Concerns
Mars Wrigley quietly removed titanium dioxide from its US Skittles candies following a report linking the additive to potential health risks, mirroring the EU's 2022 ban and a recent report by the Make America Healthy Again Commission chaired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which highlighted its potential...
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44% Bias Score
Alcohol-Associated Cancer Deaths Double in the U.S. from 1990 to 2021
New research reveals U.S. alcohol-associated cancer deaths doubled from 1990 to 2021, rising from 11,896 to 23,207; mortality rates were higher in males and those over 55, with Washington, D.C. having the highest rate and Utah the lowest.
Alcohol-Associated Cancer Deaths Double in the U.S. from 1990 to 2021
New research reveals U.S. alcohol-associated cancer deaths doubled from 1990 to 2021, rising from 11,896 to 23,207; mortality rates were higher in males and those over 55, with Washington, D.C. having the highest rate and Utah the lowest.
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36% Bias Score
Food Packaging Chemicals Pose Cancer Risk, Study Warns
A Swiss study published in Nature Medicine warns that food packaging, including 'eco-friendly' options, is increasing exposure to cancer-linked chemicals, particularly in ultra-processed foods (UPFs), with Britain consuming UPFs at 57% of its national diet.
Food Packaging Chemicals Pose Cancer Risk, Study Warns
A Swiss study published in Nature Medicine warns that food packaging, including 'eco-friendly' options, is increasing exposure to cancer-linked chemicals, particularly in ultra-processed foods (UPFs), with Britain consuming UPFs at 57% of its national diet.
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48% Bias Score
Urgent Call for Genetic Testing: Israeli Sperm Donor Carried Cancer-Predisposing Mutation
The Israeli Health Ministry announced a nationwide genetic testing initiative for offspring of a deceased sperm donor who carried Lynch syndrome, urging those born from donations in central Israel between 1974 and 1985 to undergo testing due to a 50% risk of inheriting the cancer-predisposing mutati...
Urgent Call for Genetic Testing: Israeli Sperm Donor Carried Cancer-Predisposing Mutation
The Israeli Health Ministry announced a nationwide genetic testing initiative for offspring of a deceased sperm donor who carried Lynch syndrome, urging those born from donations in central Israel between 1974 and 1985 to undergo testing due to a 50% risk of inheriting the cancer-predisposing mutati...
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24% Bias Score
Ozempic Weight Loss Drugs Linked to Increased Kidney Cancer Risk
A major study of 86,000 patients revealed that while weight-loss drugs like Ozempic lower the risk of 16 cancers by 17 percent, they may increase kidney cancer risk by 33 percent, prompting calls for further research.
Ozempic Weight Loss Drugs Linked to Increased Kidney Cancer Risk
A major study of 86,000 patients revealed that while weight-loss drugs like Ozempic lower the risk of 16 cancers by 17 percent, they may increase kidney cancer risk by 33 percent, prompting calls for further research.
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60% Bias Score
Alcohol and Smoking Increase Early-Onset Colon Cancer Risk by 39% and 59%
A new study reveals that daily alcohol consumption raises the risk of early-onset colon cancer by 39 percent, while 100 lifetime cigarettes increase the risk by 59 percent, highlighting the combined effect of alcohol and smoking on this rising cancer among Americans under 50.
Alcohol and Smoking Increase Early-Onset Colon Cancer Risk by 39% and 59%
A new study reveals that daily alcohol consumption raises the risk of early-onset colon cancer by 39 percent, while 100 lifetime cigarettes increase the risk by 59 percent, highlighting the combined effect of alcohol and smoking on this rising cancer among Americans under 50.
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36% Bias Score
GLP-1 Agonists Show Potential for Reducing Obesity-Related Cancer Risk
A new study of 170,030 obese and diabetic adults in the US found that GLP-1 receptor agonists (Ozempic, Wegovy, etc.) may modestly reduce the risk of 14 obesity-related cancers and all-cause mortality, especially in women, compared to DDP-4 inhibitors.
GLP-1 Agonists Show Potential for Reducing Obesity-Related Cancer Risk
A new study of 170,030 obese and diabetic adults in the US found that GLP-1 receptor agonists (Ozempic, Wegovy, etc.) may modestly reduce the risk of 14 obesity-related cancers and all-cause mortality, especially in women, compared to DDP-4 inhibitors.
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44% Bias Score
Zeldin Faces Democratic Ire Over EPA Budget, Grant Cancellations
During a Senate EPW Committee hearing, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin clashed with Democrats over his budget request, facing accusations of causing increased cancer rates through regulatory rollbacks and unlawful termination of congressionally appropriated grants. Zeldin defended his actions, prioriti...
Zeldin Faces Democratic Ire Over EPA Budget, Grant Cancellations
During a Senate EPW Committee hearing, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin clashed with Democrats over his budget request, facing accusations of causing increased cancer rates through regulatory rollbacks and unlawful termination of congressionally appropriated grants. Zeldin defended his actions, prioriti...
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52% Bias Score
CT Scans Linked to 100,000+ Future Cancers in the US
A JAMA Internal Medicine study estimates that 93 million CT scans performed in the US in 2023 could cause over 100,000 future cancers, highlighting the need for doctors to carefully weigh the risks and benefits before ordering scans.
CT Scans Linked to 100,000+ Future Cancers in the US
A JAMA Internal Medicine study estimates that 93 million CT scans performed in the US in 2023 could cause over 100,000 future cancers, highlighting the need for doctors to carefully weigh the risks and benefits before ordering scans.
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48% Bias Score
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