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CDC Releases Limited Flu Data Amidst Communication Restrictions, Showing Increased Activity
The CDC released flu data on Friday, despite the Trump administration's communication restrictions, showing a concerning rise in flu activity: a 25% positivity rate and increasing ER visits, particularly among children and teens, though the data was released in a less detailed format than usual.
CDC Releases Limited Flu Data Amidst Communication Restrictions, Showing Increased Activity
The CDC released flu data on Friday, despite the Trump administration's communication restrictions, showing a concerning rise in flu activity: a 25% positivity rate and increasing ER visits, particularly among children and teens, though the data was released in a less detailed format than usual.
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24% Bias Score
Fluoridated Water Linked to Negative Long-Term Health and Economic Outcomes
A new study using data on over 20 million people shows that childhood exposure to fluoridated water is associated with lower high school graduation rates, reduced economic well-being, and poorer physical health in adulthood, challenging current public health recommendations.
Fluoridated Water Linked to Negative Long-Term Health and Economic Outcomes
A new study using data on over 20 million people shows that childhood exposure to fluoridated water is associated with lower high school graduation rates, reduced economic well-being, and poorer physical health in adulthood, challenging current public health recommendations.
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60% Bias Score
Third US Bird Flu Case with Unknown Source Raises Surveillance Concerns
A child in San Francisco is the third confirmed US bird flu case with an unknown infection source, raising concerns about potential underreporting as the CDC confirms 67 cases nationwide since April 2024, mostly linked to infected livestock; health officials stress the risk to the general public rem...
Third US Bird Flu Case with Unknown Source Raises Surveillance Concerns
A child in San Francisco is the third confirmed US bird flu case with an unknown infection source, raising concerns about potential underreporting as the CDC confirms 67 cases nationwide since April 2024, mostly linked to infected livestock; health officials stress the risk to the general public rem...
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40% Bias Score
Contained Monkeypox Outbreak in China
China's swift response contained a recent monkeypox outbreak linked to a traveler from the Democratic Republic of Congo; four close contacts exhibited mild symptoms and received medical treatment, with no community spread.
Contained Monkeypox Outbreak in China
China's swift response contained a recent monkeypox outbreak linked to a traveler from the Democratic Republic of Congo; four close contacts exhibited mild symptoms and received medical treatment, with no community spread.
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44% Bias Score
Rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Cases Amidst Winter Respiratory Virus Season
Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) are rising in China and the U.S. during the winter respiratory virus season; the WHO reports increased acute respiratory infections in China, but overall respiratory illnesses are lower than last year; in the U.S., as of December 28, 2024, 1.94% of weekly tests ...
Rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Cases Amidst Winter Respiratory Virus Season
Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) are rising in China and the U.S. during the winter respiratory virus season; the WHO reports increased acute respiratory infections in China, but overall respiratory illnesses are lower than last year; in the U.S., as of December 28, 2024, 1.94% of weekly tests ...
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24% Bias Score
Norovirus Outbreaks Surge in the U.S., Exceeding Previous Years' Winter Peaks
Norovirus outbreaks are surging in the U.S. this winter, with 91 outbreaks reported during the week of December 5th—surpassing previous years' maximum of 65 outbreaks for that week—according to the CDC. The virus, highly contagious and responsible for millions of illnesses annually, necessitates pre...
Norovirus Outbreaks Surge in the U.S., Exceeding Previous Years' Winter Peaks
Norovirus outbreaks are surging in the U.S. this winter, with 91 outbreaks reported during the week of December 5th—surpassing previous years' maximum of 65 outbreaks for that week—according to the CDC. The virus, highly contagious and responsible for millions of illnesses annually, necessitates pre...
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12% Bias Score
Trump Administration Halts Health Agency Communications Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
The Trump administration has ordered a pause on external communications from federal health agencies, including the CDC, FDA, and NIH, raising concerns about the potential impact on public health given the ongoing H5N1 bird flu outbreak and lack of transparency.
Trump Administration Halts Health Agency Communications Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
The Trump administration has ordered a pause on external communications from federal health agencies, including the CDC, FDA, and NIH, raising concerns about the potential impact on public health given the ongoing H5N1 bird flu outbreak and lack of transparency.
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40% Bias Score
CDC Urges Expedited Bird Flu Testing in Hospitals
The CDC urges faster testing (within 24 hours of admission) for hospitalized patients with influenza A to detect the H5N1 bird flu, aiming to improve outbreak investigation and prevent further spread amid high seasonal flu activity and 67 human cases, one of which resulted in death.
CDC Urges Expedited Bird Flu Testing in Hospitals
The CDC urges faster testing (within 24 hours of admission) for hospitalized patients with influenza A to detect the H5N1 bird flu, aiming to improve outbreak investigation and prevent further spread amid high seasonal flu activity and 67 human cases, one of which resulted in death.
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Tularemia Cases Rise 56%
Cases of tularemia, a zoonotic disease caused by Francisella tularensis, have risen 56% in the U.S. between 2001 and 2022, totaling 2,462 diagnoses, likely due to improved detection methods. The bacteria is a tier-1 select agent, posing a significant threat to public health.
U.S. Tularemia Cases Rise 56%
Cases of tularemia, a zoonotic disease caused by Francisella tularensis, have risen 56% in the U.S. between 2001 and 2022, totaling 2,462 diagnoses, likely due to improved detection methods. The bacteria is a tier-1 select agent, posing a significant threat to public health.
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28% Bias Score
First US Death from H5N1 Avian Influenza Highlights Zoonotic Transmission Risk
The first US death from H5N1 avian influenza occurred in a 65-year-old Louisianan who contracted the virus from backyard birds; the virus has spread to over 900 dairy herds across 16 states, prompting a state of emergency in California, and concerning mutations have been detected.
First US Death from H5N1 Avian Influenza Highlights Zoonotic Transmission Risk
The first US death from H5N1 avian influenza occurred in a 65-year-old Louisianan who contracted the virus from backyard birds; the virus has spread to over 900 dairy herds across 16 states, prompting a state of emergency in California, and concerning mutations have been detected.
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52% Bias Score
Norovirus Outbreak Surge in the US
A surge in norovirus outbreaks across the US has prompted increased concerns, with 91 outbreaks reported during the week of December 5th, significantly higher than the average of 65 or less in previous years, according to the CDC. The highly contagious virus causes gastrointestinal illness, necessit...
Norovirus Outbreak Surge in the US
A surge in norovirus outbreaks across the US has prompted increased concerns, with 91 outbreaks reported during the week of December 5th, significantly higher than the average of 65 or less in previous years, according to the CDC. The highly contagious virus causes gastrointestinal illness, necessit...
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12% Bias Score
US Flu Cases Surge 12%, Exceeding 12,000 Hospitalizations
The US is experiencing a surge in flu activity, with a 12% increase in positive tests and over 12,000 hospitalizations reported the week ending December 21, exceeding last year's levels in some regions, though overall cases are lower; the reasons behind the delayed start and current surge remain unc...
US Flu Cases Surge 12%, Exceeding 12,000 Hospitalizations
The US is experiencing a surge in flu activity, with a 12% increase in positive tests and over 12,000 hospitalizations reported the week ending December 21, exceeding last year's levels in some regions, though overall cases are lower; the reasons behind the delayed start and current surge remain unc...
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24% Bias Score
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