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Trauma Survivors' Appeal Showcases Vital Charity Support
A BBC charity appeal highlights the experiences of three major trauma survivors—a woman hit by a tractor, a Manchester Arena bombing victim, and a girl with severe skull fractures—showcasing the vital support provided by the Leeds-based charity Day One Trauma, which will be broadcast on BBC One at 1...
Trauma Survivors' Appeal Showcases Vital Charity Support
A BBC charity appeal highlights the experiences of three major trauma survivors—a woman hit by a tractor, a Manchester Arena bombing victim, and a girl with severe skull fractures—showcasing the vital support provided by the Leeds-based charity Day One Trauma, which will be broadcast on BBC One at 1...
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40% Bias Score
Proposed \$800 Billion Medicaid Cuts Threaten Long-Term Care for Millions
Congress is considering \$800 billion in Medicaid cuts, potentially impacting long-term care for 9 million older adults and people with disabilities; proposed changes include annual caps on federal contributions, reducing the federal share, or imposing work requirements, with the latter exempting th...
Proposed \$800 Billion Medicaid Cuts Threaten Long-Term Care for Millions
Congress is considering \$800 billion in Medicaid cuts, potentially impacting long-term care for 9 million older adults and people with disabilities; proposed changes include annual caps on federal contributions, reducing the federal share, or imposing work requirements, with the latter exempting th...
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52% Bias Score
€519,284 Raised for Organ Transplant Support and Ugandan Prosthetics
The F.A.Z.-Leser helfen campaign raised €519,284.13, with Kinderhilfe Organtransplantation (KiO) and Pro Uganda receiving the funds to improve support for families of transplant recipients and expand prosthetic care in Uganda, respectively.
€519,284 Raised for Organ Transplant Support and Ugandan Prosthetics
The F.A.Z.-Leser helfen campaign raised €519,284.13, with Kinderhilfe Organtransplantation (KiO) and Pro Uganda receiving the funds to improve support for families of transplant recipients and expand prosthetic care in Uganda, respectively.
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40% Bias Score
Insomnia, Sleep Medication Linked to Increased Disability Risk in Older Adults
A study of 6,722 Medicare beneficiaries aged 65+ found increased insomnia and sleep medication use correlated with a 20% higher disability risk the following year, impacting self-care activities; cognitive behavioral therapy is recommended as a safer alternative.
Insomnia, Sleep Medication Linked to Increased Disability Risk in Older Adults
A study of 6,722 Medicare beneficiaries aged 65+ found increased insomnia and sleep medication use correlated with a 20% higher disability risk the following year, impacting self-care activities; cognitive behavioral therapy is recommended as a safer alternative.
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32% Bias Score
Idaho Police Shoot Autistic Teenager Nine Times, Sparking Public Outrage
A 17-year-old autistic teenager with cerebral palsy, Victor Perez, was shot nine times by Idaho police officers after a neighbor called 911 reporting a disturbance; the incident sparked outrage due to the officers' rapid use of lethal force and apparent lack of de-escalation attempts, leaving Perez ...
Idaho Police Shoot Autistic Teenager Nine Times, Sparking Public Outrage
A 17-year-old autistic teenager with cerebral palsy, Victor Perez, was shot nine times by Idaho police officers after a neighbor called 911 reporting a disturbance; the incident sparked outrage due to the officers' rapid use of lethal force and apparent lack of de-escalation attempts, leaving Perez ...
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64% Bias Score
SMA2 Patient Advocates for Increased Disability Funding and Inclusive Environments
Martina Zanon, a 23-year-old with SMA2, discusses her experiences navigating daily life, highlighting the need for increased funding for disability assistance and societal shifts in perspective towards disability and assistive technologies.
SMA2 Patient Advocates for Increased Disability Funding and Inclusive Environments
Martina Zanon, a 23-year-old with SMA2, discusses her experiences navigating daily life, highlighting the need for increased funding for disability assistance and societal shifts in perspective towards disability and assistive technologies.
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32% Bias Score
Mother Runs Marathon to Celebrate Daughter's Milestone
Fran Condry is running the London Marathon to celebrate her daughter Mia's 18th birthday; Mia was born with cerebral palsy and other complications, and Sense, a disability charity, has been instrumental in her development; the family has raised £13,500.
Mother Runs Marathon to Celebrate Daughter's Milestone
Fran Condry is running the London Marathon to celebrate her daughter Mia's 18th birthday; Mia was born with cerebral palsy and other complications, and Sense, a disability charity, has been instrumental in her development; the family has raised £13,500.
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28% Bias Score
Triple Amputee's Perilous Pacific Solo Sail
Triple amputee Craig Wood is attempting a solo, 7,000-nautical-mile sail across the Pacific Ocean from Mexico to Japan for charity, facing increasing dangers as his journey progresses.
Triple Amputee's Perilous Pacific Solo Sail
Triple amputee Craig Wood is attempting a solo, 7,000-nautical-mile sail across the Pacific Ocean from Mexico to Japan for charity, facing increasing dangers as his journey progresses.
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24% Bias Score
UK Honors System Seeks to Increase Disabled Representation
The UK government is increasing representation of disabled people in its honors system, aiming for greater inclusivity after a BBC analysis revealed underrepresentation of those from working-class backgrounds and outside of London and the south-east, with the number of disabled recipients rising fro...
UK Honors System Seeks to Increase Disabled Representation
The UK government is increasing representation of disabled people in its honors system, aiming for greater inclusivity after a BBC analysis revealed underrepresentation of those from working-class backgrounds and outside of London and the south-east, with the number of disabled recipients rising fro...
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44% Bias Score
Bell's Palsy Survivor Finds Self-Acceptance After 24-Year Battle
Gary Parsons, 41, from Belper, Derbyshire, shares his 24-year journey battling Bell's palsy, the facial paralysis that left him traumatized and isolated for years, and how a Channel 4 show and smile surgery helped him find self-acceptance and love for his face.
Bell's Palsy Survivor Finds Self-Acceptance After 24-Year Battle
Gary Parsons, 41, from Belper, Derbyshire, shares his 24-year journey battling Bell's palsy, the facial paralysis that left him traumatized and isolated for years, and how a Channel 4 show and smile surgery helped him find self-acceptance and love for his face.
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28% Bias Score
Paralyzed Driver Wickens Returns to Professional Racing
Paralyzed race car driver Robert Wickens will compete in Saturday's IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Long Beach, driving a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R equipped with a Bosch-developed electronic hand-braking system, marking a significant milestone in his recovery and a first for the Grand ...
Paralyzed Driver Wickens Returns to Professional Racing
Paralyzed race car driver Robert Wickens will compete in Saturday's IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Long Beach, driving a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R equipped with a Bosch-developed electronic hand-braking system, marking a significant milestone in his recovery and a first for the Grand ...
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20% Bias Score
Misdiagnosed Headaches: Chiari Malformation Risk
A doctor has warned that many headache sufferers might have Chiari malformation, often mistaken for stress headaches, leading to delayed diagnosis and potentially severe consequences including seizures, incontinence, and lifelong disability; early diagnosis via MRI is crucial but access is limited.
Misdiagnosed Headaches: Chiari Malformation Risk
A doctor has warned that many headache sufferers might have Chiari malformation, often mistaken for stress headaches, leading to delayed diagnosis and potentially severe consequences including seizures, incontinence, and lifelong disability; early diagnosis via MRI is crucial but access is limited.
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60% Bias Score
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