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Greece's Aging Population Exacerbates Healthcare System Challenges
Greece, facing an aging population and rising chronic disease prevalence, struggles with healthcare system vulnerabilities despite reforms, as highlighted in a Lancet publication.
Greece's Aging Population Exacerbates Healthcare System Challenges
Greece, facing an aging population and rising chronic disease prevalence, struggles with healthcare system vulnerabilities despite reforms, as highlighted in a Lancet publication.
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24% Bias Score
China Expands Family Doctor Services to Improve Chronic Disease Care
China is expanding its family doctor contract service system to improve healthcare access for chronic disease patients, particularly the elderly, by increasing convenient medicine access, home-based healthcare, and personalized health plans, aiming for 75% coverage by 2035.
China Expands Family Doctor Services to Improve Chronic Disease Care
China is expanding its family doctor contract service system to improve healthcare access for chronic disease patients, particularly the elderly, by increasing convenient medicine access, home-based healthcare, and personalized health plans, aiming for 75% coverage by 2035.
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16% 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
Study Links Small Amounts of Processed Foods to Increased Chronic Disease Risk
A University of Washington meta-analysis of 77 studies found that regular consumption of processed meats, sugary drinks, and trans fats, even in small amounts, increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, ischemic heart disease, and colorectal cancer, prompting recommendations for limiting or eliminating ...
Study Links Small Amounts of Processed Foods to Increased Chronic Disease Risk
A University of Washington meta-analysis of 77 studies found that regular consumption of processed meats, sugary drinks, and trans fats, even in small amounts, increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, ischemic heart disease, and colorectal cancer, prompting recommendations for limiting or eliminating ...
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56% Bias Score
HHS Ends $1 Billion COVID-19 Testing Program, Shifts Focus to Chronic Diseases
The Department of Health and Human Services ended a $1 billion COVID-19 testing program due to readily available tests and the pandemic's end, shifting focus to address chronic diseases impacting national security, as detailed in the "Make America Healthy Again" report.
HHS Ends $1 Billion COVID-19 Testing Program, Shifts Focus to Chronic Diseases
The Department of Health and Human Services ended a $1 billion COVID-19 testing program due to readily available tests and the pandemic's end, shifting focus to address chronic diseases impacting national security, as detailed in the "Make America Healthy Again" report.
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52% Bias Score
Study Pinpoints Critical Decade for Health: 36-46
A Finnish study of 369 adults (1968-2021) found that unhealthy habits (smoking, drinking, inactivity) become entrenched between ages 36-46, cumulatively harming mental and metabolic health; early intervention is crucial.
Study Pinpoints Critical Decade for Health: 36-46
A Finnish study of 369 adults (1968-2021) found that unhealthy habits (smoking, drinking, inactivity) become entrenched between ages 36-46, cumulatively harming mental and metabolic health; early intervention is crucial.
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24% Bias Score
China Expands Family Doctor Services to Improve Chronic Disease Care
China is boosting convenient medicine access and door-to-door healthcare for the elderly via family doctor contract services, aiming to increase coverage by 1-3 percentage points yearly to 75 percent by 2035 and 85 percent for key groups, including those with chronic diseases.
China Expands Family Doctor Services to Improve Chronic Disease Care
China is boosting convenient medicine access and door-to-door healthcare for the elderly via family doctor contract services, aiming to increase coverage by 1-3 percentage points yearly to 75 percent by 2035 and 85 percent for key groups, including those with chronic diseases.
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28% Bias Score
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
WHO Urges 50% 'Sin Tax' Hike to Fund Healthcare and Prevent 50 Million Deaths
The WHO calls for a 50% increase in taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks over the next decade to reduce chronic diseases, prevent 50 million premature deaths, and generate \$1 trillion in revenue, addressing strained healthcare systems.
WHO Urges 50% 'Sin Tax' Hike to Fund Healthcare and Prevent 50 Million Deaths
The WHO calls for a 50% increase in taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks over the next decade to reduce chronic diseases, prevent 50 million premature deaths, and generate \$1 trillion in revenue, addressing strained healthcare systems.
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Vaccines Crucial in Combating Rising Global Burden of Chronic Diseases
New research reveals that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 75% of global deaths, costing $2 trillion annually; vaccines against influenza, pneumococcal infections, and COVID-19 offer crucial protection for NCD patients, and the UN will discuss a new political declaration to address the r...
Vaccines Crucial in Combating Rising Global Burden of Chronic Diseases
New research reveals that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 75% of global deaths, costing $2 trillion annually; vaccines against influenza, pneumococcal infections, and COVID-19 offer crucial protection for NCD patients, and the UN will discuss a new political declaration to address the r...
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40% Bias Score
Decentralized Healthcare: An AI and Blockchain Solution to America's Chronic Disease Crisis
The US faces a chronic disease crisis costing $4.3 trillion annually, resulting in lower life expectancy. Decentralized care models using AI and blockchain offer a solution by enabling personalized interventions, secure data sharing, and continuous patient engagement, potentially reducing costs and ...
Decentralized Healthcare: An AI and Blockchain Solution to America's Chronic Disease Crisis
The US faces a chronic disease crisis costing $4.3 trillion annually, resulting in lower life expectancy. Decentralized care models using AI and blockchain offer a solution by enabling personalized interventions, secure data sharing, and continuous patient engagement, potentially reducing costs and ...
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52% Bias Score
Health Deterioration Starts at 36: Lifestyle Impacts and the Critical 36-46 Decade
A Finnish study shows that while heavy drinking and smoking may have limited immediate effects in the 20s, health problems significantly increase from age 36 due to cumulative damage and hormonal changes, impacting cardiovascular and mental health, and increasing cancer risk; this 36-46 decade is cr...
Health Deterioration Starts at 36: Lifestyle Impacts and the Critical 36-46 Decade
A Finnish study shows that while heavy drinking and smoking may have limited immediate effects in the 20s, health problems significantly increase from age 36 due to cumulative damage and hormonal changes, impacting cardiovascular and mental health, and increasing cancer risk; this 36-46 decade is cr...
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48% Bias Score
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