Mesothelioma Diagnosis Highlights Need for Asbestos Exposure Tracking
Jane Davies, a 66-year-old woman in Lincolnshire, was recently diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare and incurable cancer, highlighting the delayed onset of symptoms and the need for better tracking of asbestos exposure to prevent future cases.
Mesothelioma Diagnosis Highlights Need for Asbestos Exposure Tracking
Jane Davies, a 66-year-old woman in Lincolnshire, was recently diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare and incurable cancer, highlighting the delayed onset of symptoms and the need for better tracking of asbestos exposure to prevent future cases.
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24% Bias Score
Hospice Provides Comfort and Celebratory Final Christmas for Dying Man
Philip Bramall, 66, passed away at Ashgate Hospice in Derbyshire on December 28, 2023, after receiving care for cancer and Parkinson's disease; his family celebrated a final Christmas with him at the hospice, highlighting the vital role of such facilities.
Hospice Provides Comfort and Celebratory Final Christmas for Dying Man
Philip Bramall, 66, passed away at Ashgate Hospice in Derbyshire on December 28, 2023, after receiving care for cancer and Parkinson's disease; his family celebrated a final Christmas with him at the hospice, highlighting the vital role of such facilities.
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36% Bias Score
Airborne Microplastics Linked to Serious Health Risks: UCSF Study
A University of California, San Francisco, review of 3,000 studies shows a suspected link between airborne microplastics—primarily from tire wear and waste—and various health problems, including infertility, colon and lung cancer, and respiratory issues, urging immediate regulatory action.
Airborne Microplastics Linked to Serious Health Risks: UCSF Study
A University of California, San Francisco, review of 3,000 studies shows a suspected link between airborne microplastics—primarily from tire wear and waste—and various health problems, including infertility, colon and lung cancer, and respiratory issues, urging immediate regulatory action.
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48% Bias Score
Cancer Ghosting: The Isolation and Shame Faced by Survivors
Cancer survivors frequently experience 'cancer ghosting,' the abandonment by friends and family after diagnosis, causing significant emotional distress and highlighting a need for improved social support systems; one survivor, Chelsey Gomez, describes the profound isolation and shame she faced after...
Cancer Ghosting: The Isolation and Shame Faced by Survivors
Cancer survivors frequently experience 'cancer ghosting,' the abandonment by friends and family after diagnosis, causing significant emotional distress and highlighting a need for improved social support systems; one survivor, Chelsey Gomez, describes the profound isolation and shame she faced after...
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48% Bias Score
European Cancer Survival Disparities Highlight Urgent Need for Improved Healthcare
In 2021, cancer caused 1.1 million deaths (21.6% of total deaths) in the European Union, with survival rates varying significantly by cancer type and country due to differences in diagnosis and treatment access. Data from 29 European countries (including 24 EU countries) shows disparities in cancer ...
European Cancer Survival Disparities Highlight Urgent Need for Improved Healthcare
In 2021, cancer caused 1.1 million deaths (21.6% of total deaths) in the European Union, with survival rates varying significantly by cancer type and country due to differences in diagnosis and treatment access. Data from 29 European countries (including 24 EU countries) shows disparities in cancer ...
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16% Bias Score
Waleses' Christmas Card Reflects Challenging Year, Shows Personal Communication Shift
The Prince and Princess of Wales's Christmas card, featuring a photo from a video released after Princess Catherine's cancer treatment, reflects their challenging year and showcases a more personal approach to royal communication.
Waleses' Christmas Card Reflects Challenging Year, Shows Personal Communication Shift
The Prince and Princess of Wales's Christmas card, featuring a photo from a video released after Princess Catherine's cancer treatment, reflects their challenging year and showcases a more personal approach to royal communication.
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12% Bias Score
King Charles Praises Healthcare Workers and Community Unity in Christmas Address
King Charles III's Christmas message thanked medical teams for supporting him and his family through cancer treatments and praised communities for their response to riots following the fatal Southport stabbings, highlighting the importance of healthcare, community cohesion, and national unity.
King Charles Praises Healthcare Workers and Community Unity in Christmas Address
King Charles III's Christmas message thanked medical teams for supporting him and his family through cancer treatments and praised communities for their response to riots following the fatal Southport stabbings, highlighting the importance of healthcare, community cohesion, and national unity.
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44% Bias Score
PFOA Contamination Detected in Brisbane's Drinking Water
Tests reveal the carcinogen PFOA in Brisbane's Mount Crosby drinking water treatment plant at levels above US safety limits, prompting increased monitoring and investigation into industrial or agricultural runoff as the potential source.
PFOA Contamination Detected in Brisbane's Drinking Water
Tests reveal the carcinogen PFOA in Brisbane's Mount Crosby drinking water treatment plant at levels above US safety limits, prompting increased monitoring and investigation into industrial or agricultural runoff as the potential source.
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40% Bias Score
King Charles to Continue Cancer Treatment, Plans Full Return to Royal Duties in 2025
King Charles will continue cancer treatment in 2025 but plans a full return to public duties, including international visits, after a diagnosis in February 2024 and despite a challenging year for the Royal Family involving multiple cancer diagnoses.
King Charles to Continue Cancer Treatment, Plans Full Return to Royal Duties in 2025
King Charles will continue cancer treatment in 2025 but plans a full return to public duties, including international visits, after a diagnosis in February 2024 and despite a challenging year for the Royal Family involving multiple cancer diagnoses.
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32% Bias Score
Microplastics Linked to Cancer and Other Health Risks in Major Scientific Review
A comprehensive review of 3000 studies links microplastic exposure to increased risks of lung and colon cancer, gut inflammation, and lung injury, prompting calls for immediate bans on single-use plastics to avert a major public health crisis.
Microplastics Linked to Cancer and Other Health Risks in Major Scientific Review
A comprehensive review of 3000 studies links microplastic exposure to increased risks of lung and colon cancer, gut inflammation, and lung injury, prompting calls for immediate bans on single-use plastics to avert a major public health crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Declining Cancer Screening Participation in England Raises Concerns
Cancer screening programs in England detected almost 90,000 cancers (62,000 breast, 23,000 bowel, 4,400 cervical) between 2019 and 2023, but participation rates are declining, particularly for breast (65%) and cervical (69%) cancers, prompting calls for improved access and digital enhancements.
Declining Cancer Screening Participation in England Raises Concerns
Cancer screening programs in England detected almost 90,000 cancers (62,000 breast, 23,000 bowel, 4,400 cervical) between 2019 and 2023, but participation rates are declining, particularly for breast (65%) and cervical (69%) cancers, prompting calls for improved access and digital enhancements.
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36% Bias Score
Cancer Deaths and Survival Rate Variations Across Europe in 2021
In 2021, cancer caused 1.1 million deaths (21.6% of total) in 29 European countries, with survival rates varying widely; lung cancer was the leading cause, followed by colorectal, prostate, and breast cancers.
Cancer Deaths and Survival Rate Variations Across Europe in 2021
In 2021, cancer caused 1.1 million deaths (21.6% of total) in 29 European countries, with survival rates varying widely; lung cancer was the leading cause, followed by colorectal, prostate, and breast cancers.
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24% Bias Score