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Corporate Partnerships Drive 34% Drop in Cancer Death Rate
The American Cancer Society's collaborative efforts with Genentech, Pfizer, and Merck have resulted in a 34% decrease in the cancer death rate since 1991, averting an estimated 4.5 million deaths, through expanded cancer screening and targeted initiatives addressing healthcare inequities.
Corporate Partnerships Drive 34% Drop in Cancer Death Rate
The American Cancer Society's collaborative efforts with Genentech, Pfizer, and Merck have resulted in a 34% decrease in the cancer death rate since 1991, averting an estimated 4.5 million deaths, through expanded cancer screening and targeted initiatives addressing healthcare inequities.
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44% Bias Score
Rare Cancer Diagnosis Highlights Healthcare Access Challenges
Abeeku Lewis, a 30-year-old from Halifax, was diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer, after initially misinterpreting symptoms as a sports injury; the delay led to the cancer spreading to his brain and trachea, necessitating private treatment options due to NHS limitations.
Rare Cancer Diagnosis Highlights Healthcare Access Challenges
Abeeku Lewis, a 30-year-old from Halifax, was diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer, after initially misinterpreting symptoms as a sports injury; the delay led to the cancer spreading to his brain and trachea, necessitating private treatment options due to NHS limitations.
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32% Bias Score
Dame Esther Rantzen's Final Wish Highlights UK Assisted Dying Debate
Dame Esther Rantzen, 84, revealed her final wish to be reunited with her late husband as she battles terminal lung cancer; her daughter advocates for assisted dying, highlighting the challenges of end-of-life care in the UK.
Dame Esther Rantzen's Final Wish Highlights UK Assisted Dying Debate
Dame Esther Rantzen, 84, revealed her final wish to be reunited with her late husband as she battles terminal lung cancer; her daughter advocates for assisted dying, highlighting the challenges of end-of-life care in the UK.
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44% Bias Score
Surge in Complaints Highlights Dangers of Unconventional Healthcare Practices in France
The French Miviludes reported a significant increase in complaints about unconventional healthcare practices in 2024, with health and well-being representing 37% of all complaints from 2022-2024, raising concerns about the substitution of proven treatments with potentially harmful practices within h...
Surge in Complaints Highlights Dangers of Unconventional Healthcare Practices in France
The French Miviludes reported a significant increase in complaints about unconventional healthcare practices in 2024, with health and well-being representing 37% of all complaints from 2022-2024, raising concerns about the substitution of proven treatments with potentially harmful practices within h...
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60% Bias Score
Triathlete's Terminal AML Relapse Highlights Urgent Need for Improved Cancer Treatments
Former triathlete Olivia Knowles, 33, was misdiagnosed with long Covid before a terminal acute myeloid leukemia (AML) diagnosis; despite a successful stem cell transplant, her cancer returned quickly, prompting a fundraising effort for AML research at King's College Hospital.
Triathlete's Terminal AML Relapse Highlights Urgent Need for Improved Cancer Treatments
Former triathlete Olivia Knowles, 33, was misdiagnosed with long Covid before a terminal acute myeloid leukemia (AML) diagnosis; despite a successful stem cell transplant, her cancer returned quickly, prompting a fundraising effort for AML research at King's College Hospital.
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36% Bias Score
Linoleic Acid Accelerates Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Growth
A study published in Science reveals that linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid found in common foods, accelerates tumor growth in mice with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) by activating mTORC1 via the FABP5 protein, highlighting the need for personalized nutrition in cancer treatment.
Linoleic Acid Accelerates Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Growth
A study published in Science reveals that linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid found in common foods, accelerates tumor growth in mice with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) by activating mTORC1 via the FABP5 protein, highlighting the need for personalized nutrition in cancer treatment.
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64% Bias Score
Psychologist Highlights Crucial Psychological Impact of Cancer Treatment
Madrid-based psychologist Beatriz Yusta, specializing in psycho-oncology, highlights the significant psychological impact of cancer, encompassing challenges beyond diagnosis, advocating for holistic care integrating physical activity and addressing aesthetic concerns through collaborations with L'Or...
Psychologist Highlights Crucial Psychological Impact of Cancer Treatment
Madrid-based psychologist Beatriz Yusta, specializing in psycho-oncology, highlights the significant psychological impact of cancer, encompassing challenges beyond diagnosis, advocating for holistic care integrating physical activity and addressing aesthetic concerns through collaborations with L'Or...
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32% Bias Score
Proactiv Recalls Thousands of Creams Over Benzene Contamination
Proactiv issued a Class II recall of 41,737 bottles of its Emergency Blemish Relief and Skin Smoothing Exfoliator creams after the FDA found them to contain benzene, a known carcinogen. The recall affects specific lot numbers with expiry dates in 2025.
Proactiv Recalls Thousands of Creams Over Benzene Contamination
Proactiv issued a Class II recall of 41,737 bottles of its Emergency Blemish Relief and Skin Smoothing Exfoliator creams after the FDA found them to contain benzene, a known carcinogen. The recall affects specific lot numbers with expiry dates in 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Lifestyle Factors Contribute to Nearly Half of U.S. Cancer Cases and Deaths
A study published in an American Cancer Society journal found that nearly 40% of adult cancers and 44% of cancer deaths in the U.S. are attributable to lifestyle factors, with smoking, excess body weight, and alcohol consumption being the primary contributors.
Lifestyle Factors Contribute to Nearly Half of U.S. Cancer Cases and Deaths
A study published in an American Cancer Society journal found that nearly 40% of adult cancers and 44% of cancer deaths in the U.S. are attributable to lifestyle factors, with smoking, excess body weight, and alcohol consumption being the primary contributors.
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40% Bias Score
Alcohol Linked to Seven Cancers: Surgeon General's Report
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's report links alcohol to seven cancers, recommending warning labels; research shows acetaldehyde damages DNA, increasing cancer risk depending on dosage and cancer type; the 'Mediterranean paradox' highlights the role of diet and lifestyle in mitigating risks.
Alcohol Linked to Seven Cancers: Surgeon General's Report
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's report links alcohol to seven cancers, recommending warning labels; research shows acetaldehyde damages DNA, increasing cancer risk depending on dosage and cancer type; the 'Mediterranean paradox' highlights the role of diet and lifestyle in mitigating risks.
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64% Bias Score
Bayer Appeals Glyphosate Ruling to US Supreme Court
Bayer appealed to the US Supreme Court to resolve conflicting US state rulings on glyphosate lawsuits, focusing on a 2023 Missouri case, seeking to curb the thousands of Monsanto-related claims alleging Roundup caused health problems; Bayer maintains Roundup's safety is scientifically proven and glo...
Bayer Appeals Glyphosate Ruling to US Supreme Court
Bayer appealed to the US Supreme Court to resolve conflicting US state rulings on glyphosate lawsuits, focusing on a 2023 Missouri case, seeking to curb the thousands of Monsanto-related claims alleging Roundup caused health problems; Bayer maintains Roundup's safety is scientifically proven and glo...
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48% Bias Score
Actor Val Kilmer dies at 65
Val Kilmer, the actor famous for his roles in "Top Gun" and "Batman", died at age 65 from pneumonia in Los Angeles, his daughter announced; he was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, but later recovered.
Actor Val Kilmer dies at 65
Val Kilmer, the actor famous for his roles in "Top Gun" and "Batman", died at age 65 from pneumonia in Los Angeles, his daughter announced; he was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, but later recovered.
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20% Bias Score
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