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Trump Administration Report on Childhood Diseases Contains Fabricated Research
A report on childhood chronic diseases released by the Trump administration on May 22 contains at least four fabricated studies, according to scientists whose names were falsely associated with the research, raising questions about the integrity of the report and the role of the White House.
Trump Administration Report on Childhood Diseases Contains Fabricated Research
A report on childhood chronic diseases released by the Trump administration on May 22 contains at least four fabricated studies, according to scientists whose names were falsely associated with the research, raising questions about the integrity of the report and the role of the White House.
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48% Bias Score
Milwaukee's Childhood Lead Poisoning Crisis
More than 11 percent of Milwaukee's children suffered from lead poisoning in 2016, exceeding the national average of 3 percent; the city's lead prevention program is under review due to reported deficiencies.
Milwaukee's Childhood Lead Poisoning Crisis
More than 11 percent of Milwaukee's children suffered from lead poisoning in 2016, exceeding the national average of 3 percent; the city's lead prevention program is under review due to reported deficiencies.
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48% Bias Score
CDC Denies Milwaukee Lead Contamination Assistance Due to Staff Cuts
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) denied Milwaukee's request for help investigating lead contamination in its schools due to recent staff cuts eliminating its Lead Program, leaving Milwaukee to manage the problem alone despite hazardous lead levels identified in multiple school...
CDC Denies Milwaukee Lead Contamination Assistance Due to Staff Cuts
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) denied Milwaukee's request for help investigating lead contamination in its schools due to recent staff cuts eliminating its Lead Program, leaving Milwaukee to manage the problem alone despite hazardous lead levels identified in multiple school...
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36% Bias Score
Alberta's \$70-Million Children's Medicine Import: A Costly Miscalculation
Alberta spent \$70 million importing five million bottles of children's pain relief medication from Turkey in 2022, despite warnings of potential financial loss; only 1.5 million bottles were used, prompting investigations into improper contracting.
Alberta's \$70-Million Children's Medicine Import: A Costly Miscalculation
Alberta spent \$70 million importing five million bottles of children's pain relief medication from Turkey in 2022, despite warnings of potential financial loss; only 1.5 million bottles were used, prompting investigations into improper contracting.
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60% Bias Score
Alberta Seeks to Send Unused Children's Medicine to Ukraine Amidst Procurement Scandal
Alberta is exploring options to ship 1.4 million bottles of children's medicine, purchased from Turkey for \$20.4 million, to Ukraine due to safety concerns and an oversupply after a North American shortage subsided. The deal is under scrutiny due to allegations of inflated contracts and improper pr...
Alberta Seeks to Send Unused Children's Medicine to Ukraine Amidst Procurement Scandal
Alberta is exploring options to ship 1.4 million bottles of children's medicine, purchased from Turkey for \$20.4 million, to Ukraine due to safety concerns and an oversupply after a North American shortage subsided. The deal is under scrutiny due to allegations of inflated contracts and improper pr...
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40% Bias Score
Surge in Severe Pediatric Influenza Cases in Germany"
German children's hospitals reported a fivefold increase in influenza cases in early February compared to January, affecting children of all ages but mostly those aged 5-8, leading to hospitalizations for pneumonia, bronchitis, febrile seizures, and myositis, while a new RSV prophylaxis has signific...
Surge in Severe Pediatric Influenza Cases in Germany"
German children's hospitals reported a fivefold increase in influenza cases in early February compared to January, affecting children of all ages but mostly those aged 5-8, leading to hospitalizations for pneumonia, bronchitis, febrile seizures, and myositis, while a new RSV prophylaxis has signific...
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28% Bias Score
Type 1 Diabetes in Children: High Prevalence of Co-occurring Autoimmune Diseases and Mental Health Challenges
A study presented at the Spanish Diabetes Society congress reveals that children with type 1 diabetes frequently develop other autoimmune diseases like celiac disease and thyroid disorders, significantly increasing the complexity of care and impacting mental health; interventions like summer camps a...
Type 1 Diabetes in Children: High Prevalence of Co-occurring Autoimmune Diseases and Mental Health Challenges
A study presented at the Spanish Diabetes Society congress reveals that children with type 1 diabetes frequently develop other autoimmune diseases like celiac disease and thyroid disorders, significantly increasing the complexity of care and impacting mental health; interventions like summer camps a...
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28% Bias Score
UK Junk Food Ads Surge Before New Regulations
UK food companies spent an extra £420m on advertising in 2024, a 26% increase, coinciding with a rise in sales of unhealthy snacks before new regulations curb TV and online ads from October, leaving loopholes for other forms of advertising.
UK Junk Food Ads Surge Before New Regulations
UK food companies spent an extra £420m on advertising in 2024, a 26% increase, coinciding with a rise in sales of unhealthy snacks before new regulations curb TV and online ads from October, leaving loopholes for other forms of advertising.
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52% Bias Score
West Virginia Bans Nine Food Additives to Combat Poor Health
West Virginia banned nine food additives—including Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 5, and BHA—linked to cancer and hyperactivity, effective January 2028 for manufacturers and August 2024 for schools, aiming to improve the state's poor health metrics.
West Virginia Bans Nine Food Additives to Combat Poor Health
West Virginia banned nine food additives—including Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 5, and BHA—linked to cancer and hyperactivity, effective January 2028 for manufacturers and August 2024 for schools, aiming to improve the state's poor health metrics.
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44% Bias Score
Slush Drinks and Glycerol: Children Under Eight at Risk
A study of 21 children who became acutely unwell after consuming slush drinks containing glycerol has prompted calls to raise the recommended age limit for consumption to eight years old, due to the risk of 'glycerol intoxication syndrome'.
Slush Drinks and Glycerol: Children Under Eight at Risk
A study of 21 children who became acutely unwell after consuming slush drinks containing glycerol has prompted calls to raise the recommended age limit for consumption to eight years old, due to the risk of 'glycerol intoxication syndrome'.
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52% Bias Score
Surge in Severe Pediatric Influenza Cases Strains German Hospitals
German hospitals are reporting a fivefold increase in children hospitalized with severe influenza since January, straining hospital resources due to bed and staff shortages, while vaccination remains an option.
Surge in Severe Pediatric Influenza Cases Strains German Hospitals
German hospitals are reporting a fivefold increase in children hospitalized with severe influenza since January, straining hospital resources due to bed and staff shortages, while vaccination remains an option.
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28% Bias Score
\"Surge in Severe Childhood Influenza Cases Overwhelms German Hospitals\"\
Germany is experiencing a significant rise in severe influenza cases among children since the beginning of 2024, with early February seeing approximately five times more children hospitalized for influenza compared to January, according to the German Society for Pediatric Infectiology (DGPI). Severe...
\"Surge in Severe Childhood Influenza Cases Overwhelms German Hospitals\"\
Germany is experiencing a significant rise in severe influenza cases among children since the beginning of 2024, with early February seeing approximately five times more children hospitalized for influenza compared to January, according to the German Society for Pediatric Infectiology (DGPI). Severe...
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40% Bias Score
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