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Multistate Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers
A multistate salmonella outbreak, impacting 26 individuals across 15 states (9 hospitalized), is linked to cucumbers from Bedner Growers Inc., distributed by Fresh Start Produce Inc., between April 29 and May 19, 2025; the FDA and CDC are investigating.
Multistate Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers
A multistate salmonella outbreak, impacting 26 individuals across 15 states (9 hospitalized), is linked to cucumbers from Bedner Growers Inc., distributed by Fresh Start Produce Inc., between April 29 and May 19, 2025; the FDA and CDC are investigating.
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32% Bias Score
CDC Study: Hundreds of Drowning Deaths Preventable, But Research Team Eliminated
A CDC study found that 348 of the 4,509 drowning deaths in 2022 could have been prevented with better pool fencing and wider life jacket use, resulting in an estimated \$4.5 billion economic cost; however, the team responsible for this research was eliminated in agency layoffs.
CDC Study: Hundreds of Drowning Deaths Preventable, But Research Team Eliminated
A CDC study found that 348 of the 4,509 drowning deaths in 2022 could have been prevented with better pool fencing and wider life jacket use, resulting in an estimated \$4.5 billion economic cost; however, the team responsible for this research was eliminated in agency layoffs.
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32% Bias Score
NIOSH Layoffs Partially Reversed Amidst Congressional Scrutiny
Following public outcry and upcoming Congressional hearings, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reversed the layoffs of several NIOSH teams, including those responsible for respirator approvals and workplace health risk investigations, but other vital programs face upcoming terminatio...
NIOSH Layoffs Partially Reversed Amidst Congressional Scrutiny
Following public outcry and upcoming Congressional hearings, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reversed the layoffs of several NIOSH teams, including those responsible for respirator approvals and workplace health risk investigations, but other vital programs face upcoming terminatio...
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48% Bias Score
Thousands of CDC Workers Laid Off Amidst Concerns Over Public Health Preparedness
Thousands of CDC employees have been laid off since January as part of the Trump administration's effort to reduce the government workforce, raising concerns about the agency's ability to respond to public health crises and prompting weekly protests outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta.
Thousands of CDC Workers Laid Off Amidst Concerns Over Public Health Preparedness
Thousands of CDC employees have been laid off since January as part of the Trump administration's effort to reduce the government workforce, raising concerns about the agency's ability to respond to public health crises and prompting weekly protests outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta.
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56% Bias Score
HHS Exempts CDC, Allowing Hiring of Disease Detectives
The Department of Health and Human Services granted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention an exemption to hire a new class of its Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, averting a potential halving of the program due to a federal hiring freeze and internal bureaucratic delays; the new clas...
HHS Exempts CDC, Allowing Hiring of Disease Detectives
The Department of Health and Human Services granted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention an exemption to hire a new class of its Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, averting a potential halving of the program due to a federal hiring freeze and internal bureaucratic delays; the new clas...
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24% Bias Score
Record High Weekly Measles Cases in U.S. Surpass 2019 Peak
Weekly measles cases in the U.S. hit a record high of 111 for the week of March 30th, surpassing the 2019 peak, with the majority stemming from a large Texas outbreak linked to at least 750 cases, exceeding all previous outbreaks since 2000, resulting in three deaths and higher hospitalization rates...
Record High Weekly Measles Cases in U.S. Surpass 2019 Peak
Weekly measles cases in the U.S. hit a record high of 111 for the week of March 30th, surpassing the 2019 peak, with the majority stemming from a large Texas outbreak linked to at least 750 cases, exceeding all previous outbreaks since 2000, resulting in three deaths and higher hospitalization rates...
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36% Bias Score
Texas Measles Outbreak: 700+ Cases, 3 Deaths, and Spreading
Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 30 years, with over 700 cases since January 2025, resulting in three deaths and spreading to other states; low vaccination rates are a contributing factor.
Texas Measles Outbreak: 700+ Cases, 3 Deaths, and Spreading
Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 30 years, with over 700 cases since January 2025, resulting in three deaths and spreading to other states; low vaccination rates are a contributing factor.
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36% Bias Score
Kennedy's Qualified Support for Measles Vaccine Amidst Texas Outbreak
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated he would "probably" vaccinate his children for measles but discouraged taking medical advice from him, amidst a Texas measles outbreak causing 709 cases and two child deaths, with almost all victims unvaccinated.
Kennedy's Qualified Support for Measles Vaccine Amidst Texas Outbreak
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated he would "probably" vaccinate his children for measles but discouraged taking medical advice from him, amidst a Texas measles outbreak causing 709 cases and two child deaths, with almost all victims unvaccinated.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Measles Cases Surpass 1,000, Resulting in Three Deaths
The U.S. surpasses 1,000 measles cases, with Texas (709 cases) as the epicenter, resulting in three deaths among unvaccinated individuals; ongoing outbreaks in Canada and Mexico share the same strain, highlighting the risk of low vaccination rates.
U.S. Measles Cases Surpass 1,000, Resulting in Three Deaths
The U.S. surpasses 1,000 measles cases, with Texas (709 cases) as the epicenter, resulting in three deaths among unvaccinated individuals; ongoing outbreaks in Canada and Mexico share the same strain, highlighting the risk of low vaccination rates.
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40% Bias Score
1,001 Measles Cases in U.S. in 2024: Second Highest in 25 Years
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 1,001 confirmed measles cases in 2024, marking the second-highest total in 25 years, with 14 outbreaks across 31 jurisdictions and three deaths, primarily due to low vaccination rates.
1,001 Measles Cases in U.S. in 2024: Second Highest in 25 Years
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 1,001 confirmed measles cases in 2024, marking the second-highest total in 25 years, with 14 outbreaks across 31 jurisdictions and three deaths, primarily due to low vaccination rates.
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40% Bias Score
Thousands of CDC Employees Laid Off Amidst Concerns Over Public Health Preparedness
Thousands of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees have lost their jobs since January, prompting concerns about the agency's ability to effectively respond to public health crises and leading to protests outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta.
Thousands of CDC Employees Laid Off Amidst Concerns Over Public Health Preparedness
Thousands of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees have lost their jobs since January, prompting concerns about the agency's ability to effectively respond to public health crises and leading to protests outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta.
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44% Bias Score
Whooping Cough Cases Surge in the US
Whooping cough cases are surging in the US, reaching almost 6,600 this year—four times higher than last year—following a record high of over 35,000 cases in 2024, resulting in ten deaths, including six infants. The increase is linked to decreased COVID-19 preventative measures and declining vaccinat...
Whooping Cough Cases Surge in the US
Whooping cough cases are surging in the US, reaching almost 6,600 this year—four times higher than last year—following a record high of over 35,000 cases in 2024, resulting in ten deaths, including six infants. The increase is linked to decreased COVID-19 preventative measures and declining vaccinat...
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12% Bias Score
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