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US Child Chronic Disease Rates Soar, Exceeding Other Wealthy Nations
A new study shows US children are up to 20 percent more likely to have chronic diseases like anxiety, diabetes, and autism than in 2011, with a threefold increase in depression; infant mortality is almost double that of other wealthy nations, and gun violence deaths are fifteen times higher.
US Child Chronic Disease Rates Soar, Exceeding Other Wealthy Nations
A new study shows US children are up to 20 percent more likely to have chronic diseases like anxiety, diabetes, and autism than in 2011, with a threefold increase in depression; infant mortality is almost double that of other wealthy nations, and gun violence deaths are fifteen times higher.
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52% Bias Score
Libya's Healthcare Crisis: Family's Desperate Sea Crossing Highlights Systemic Failure
Seven-year-old Libyan Sohan Aboulsoud's family risked a dangerous sea crossing to Italy for cystic fibrosis treatment unavailable in Libya, sparking protests and highlighting the country's crippled healthcare system due to ongoing political instability since 2011.
Libya's Healthcare Crisis: Family's Desperate Sea Crossing Highlights Systemic Failure
Seven-year-old Libyan Sohan Aboulsoud's family risked a dangerous sea crossing to Italy for cystic fibrosis treatment unavailable in Libya, sparking protests and highlighting the country's crippled healthcare system due to ongoing political instability since 2011.
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44% Bias Score
German Study Shows Sharp Rise in Heat-Related Illnesses Among Children
A DAK health insurance study in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany (2018-2022) shows a significant increase in heat-related illnesses among children (fourfold increase overall, fivefold increase for primary school children) when temperatures surpass 30°C, with respiratory issues rising 11 percent in infa...
German Study Shows Sharp Rise in Heat-Related Illnesses Among Children
A DAK health insurance study in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany (2018-2022) shows a significant increase in heat-related illnesses among children (fourfold increase overall, fivefold increase for primary school children) when temperatures surpass 30°C, with respiratory issues rising 11 percent in infa...
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24% Bias Score
Malnourished Gazan Infant Evacuated to Jordan for Treatment
Six-month-old Siwar Ashour, suffering from severe malnutrition due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, was evacuated to Jordan on Wednesday with 15 other children for medical treatment, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation in the region.
Malnourished Gazan Infant Evacuated to Jordan for Treatment
Six-month-old Siwar Ashour, suffering from severe malnutrition due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, was evacuated to Jordan on Wednesday with 15 other children for medical treatment, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation in the region.
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40% Bias Score
Socioeconomic Status Impacts Children's Biological Aging: A Telomere Study
A study of 1,160 European children (6-11 years) found that those from high-income families had 5% longer telomeres (cellular aging markers) than low-income peers; girls had 5.6% longer telomeres than boys; and higher BMI correlated with shorter telomeres. Children from low-income families showed bio...
Socioeconomic Status Impacts Children's Biological Aging: A Telomere Study
A study of 1,160 European children (6-11 years) found that those from high-income families had 5% longer telomeres (cellular aging markers) than low-income peers; girls had 5.6% longer telomeres than boys; and higher BMI correlated with shorter telomeres. Children from low-income families showed bio...
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32% Bias Score
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
US Child Health Declines Significantly, Mortality Rates Soar
A recent study in JAMA found a 15-20% increase in chronic conditions among US children from 2011 to 2023, with mortality rates 80% higher than in other high-income countries from 2010-2023, driven by factors like firearm injuries, substance abuse, and reduced healthcare access.
US Child Health Declines Significantly, Mortality Rates Soar
A recent study in JAMA found a 15-20% increase in chronic conditions among US children from 2011 to 2023, with mortality rates 80% higher than in other high-income countries from 2010-2023, driven by factors like firearm injuries, substance abuse, and reduced healthcare access.
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36% Bias Score
Gaza Healthcare Collapse: Child's Injury Exposes Crisis
Three-year-old Amr al-Hams suffers brain damage from an Israeli attack that killed his mother and left his father disabled, highlighting Gaza's healthcare system collapse amidst the ongoing conflict, with nearly half of hospitals out of service and 33,000 children injured.
Gaza Healthcare Collapse: Child's Injury Exposes Crisis
Three-year-old Amr al-Hams suffers brain damage from an Israeli attack that killed his mother and left his father disabled, highlighting Gaza's healthcare system collapse amidst the ongoing conflict, with nearly half of hospitals out of service and 33,000 children injured.
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56% Bias Score
Netherlands Advises Against Social Media for Children Under 15
The Dutch government advised against children under 15 using social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram due to concerns about psychological and physical health problems, prompting discussions on similar regulations globally.
Netherlands Advises Against Social Media for Children Under 15
The Dutch government advised against children under 15 using social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram due to concerns about psychological and physical health problems, prompting discussions on similar regulations globally.
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56% Bias Score
Lower Childhood Income Linked to Faster Cellular Aging
A study of 1,160 European children (ages 6-11) found that those from low-income families have shorter telomeres and higher cortisol levels, suggesting faster cellular aging; this is linked to family wealth factors like having a private room or number of vehicles.
Lower Childhood Income Linked to Faster Cellular Aging
A study of 1,160 European children (ages 6-11) found that those from low-income families have shorter telomeres and higher cortisol levels, suggesting faster cellular aging; this is linked to family wealth factors like having a private room or number of vehicles.
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48% Bias Score
China Expands TCM Pediatric Services to Combat Childhood Obesity
China will require all tertiary and at least 80 percent of secondary public traditional Chinese medicine hospitals to establish pediatric departments by November 2024, expanding access to TCM pediatric care and addressing rising childhood obesity rates.
China Expands TCM Pediatric Services to Combat Childhood Obesity
China will require all tertiary and at least 80 percent of secondary public traditional Chinese medicine hospitals to establish pediatric departments by November 2024, expanding access to TCM pediatric care and addressing rising childhood obesity rates.
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32% Bias Score
California Bill Targets Harmful Ultra-Processed Foods in School Meals
California's AB 1264, if passed, will require the identification of "particularly harmful" ultra-processed foods by July 1, 2026, leading to their removal from school meals by 2035; this contrasts with the Trump-era MAHA Commission's flawed report and aims to improve children's health.
California Bill Targets Harmful Ultra-Processed Foods in School Meals
California's AB 1264, if passed, will require the identification of "particularly harmful" ultra-processed foods by July 1, 2026, leading to their removal from school meals by 2035; this contrasts with the Trump-era MAHA Commission's flawed report and aims to improve children's health.
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40% Bias Score
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