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Air Pollution Strongly Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
A large-scale study published in The Lancet Planetary Health found strong links between long-term exposure to air pollution, specifically fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and black carbon, and increased dementia risk across approximately 30 million people, primarily in high-income countrie...
Air Pollution Strongly Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
A large-scale study published in The Lancet Planetary Health found strong links between long-term exposure to air pollution, specifically fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and black carbon, and increased dementia risk across approximately 30 million people, primarily in high-income countrie...
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Air Pollution Strongly Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
A new study of nearly 30 million people reveals a strong link between long-term exposure to air pollution and increased dementia risk, particularly vascular dementia, urging stricter air quality regulations.
Air Pollution Strongly Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
A new study of nearly 30 million people reveals a strong link between long-term exposure to air pollution and increased dementia risk, particularly vascular dementia, urging stricter air quality regulations.
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28% Bias Score
Widespread PFAS Contamination in England Exceeds Safety Limits
Analysis of English water bodies reveals that 110 out of 117 tested exceed proposed PFAS safety limits; fish contain PFOS levels 322 times higher than safe limits, posing risks to human health and the environment.
Widespread PFAS Contamination in England Exceeds Safety Limits
Analysis of English water bodies reveals that 110 out of 117 tested exceed proposed PFAS safety limits; fish contain PFOS levels 322 times higher than safe limits, posing risks to human health and the environment.
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52% Bias Score
Iowa's Cancer Crisis: Investigating the Role of Agricultural Practices
Iowa's high and rising cancer rates, second only to Kentucky's, are prompting a new research project investigating potential links to agricultural practices, including pesticide use, high nitrate levels, and PFAS contamination; researchers are also looking at radon levels.
Iowa's Cancer Crisis: Investigating the Role of Agricultural Practices
Iowa's high and rising cancer rates, second only to Kentucky's, are prompting a new research project investigating potential links to agricultural practices, including pesticide use, high nitrate levels, and PFAS contamination; researchers are also looking at radon levels.
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36% Bias Score
Elevated Blood Lead Levels Found in Goslar County Children
A study in Goslar, Germany, found that 51% of children about to start school have blood lead levels exceeding the national average, likely due to the region's mining history; researchers from LMU Munich tested 310 children between September 2023 and June 2024.
Elevated Blood Lead Levels Found in Goslar County Children
A study in Goslar, Germany, found that 51% of children about to start school have blood lead levels exceeding the national average, likely due to the region's mining history; researchers from LMU Munich tested 310 children between September 2023 and June 2024.
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36% Bias Score
Thermal Receipts Pose Significant Health Risks
Thermal paper receipts, widely used in stores globally, contain harmful chemicals that can transfer to skin upon contact, posing health risks including cancer and infertility; experts recommend switching to digital receipts and urge global action to limit plastic production.
Thermal Receipts Pose Significant Health Risks
Thermal paper receipts, widely used in stores globally, contain harmful chemicals that can transfer to skin upon contact, posing health risks including cancer and infertility; experts recommend switching to digital receipts and urge global action to limit plastic production.
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48% Bias Score
Air Pollution Significantly Raises Dementia Risk: Large-Scale Study
A large study published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal found a strong link between long-term exposure to air pollution and increased dementia risk, particularly vascular dementia, affecting nearly 30 million people worldwide, mostly in high-income countries.
Air Pollution Significantly Raises Dementia Risk: Large-Scale Study
A large study published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal found a strong link between long-term exposure to air pollution and increased dementia risk, particularly vascular dementia, affecting nearly 30 million people worldwide, mostly in high-income countries.
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28% Bias Score
Lienden Development Sparks Health Concerns Amidst Pollution Fears
A proposed 90-home development near Lienden, Netherlands, faces local opposition due to concerns about increased water pollution and the potential release of heavy metals and other hazardous substances from past industrial activities, despite the municipality's assurances.
Lienden Development Sparks Health Concerns Amidst Pollution Fears
A proposed 90-home development near Lienden, Netherlands, faces local opposition due to concerns about increased water pollution and the potential release of heavy metals and other hazardous substances from past industrial activities, despite the municipality's assurances.
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60% Bias Score
30,000 UK Deaths Linked to Toxic Air in 2025, Warns Report
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) estimates approximately 30,000 UK deaths will be linked to toxic air in 2025, urging the government to recognize air pollution as a key public health issue costing the UK an estimated £27 billion annually.
30,000 UK Deaths Linked to Toxic Air in 2025, Warns Report
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) estimates approximately 30,000 UK deaths will be linked to toxic air in 2025, urging the government to recognize air pollution as a key public health issue costing the UK an estimated £27 billion annually.
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52% Bias Score
Harmful Chemicals Found in Children's Mattresses Pose Serious Health Risks
A University of Toronto study revealed concerning levels of phthalates, flame retardants, and UV filters in children's mattresses, significantly impacting air quality in their bedrooms and posing serious health risks due to the chemicals' links to neurological harm, asthma, and cancer.
Harmful Chemicals Found in Children's Mattresses Pose Serious Health Risks
A University of Toronto study revealed concerning levels of phthalates, flame retardants, and UV filters in children's mattresses, significantly impacting air quality in their bedrooms and posing serious health risks due to the chemicals' links to neurological harm, asthma, and cancer.
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56% Bias Score
Kennedy Report Highlights Children's Health Concerns Amidst Public Health Cuts
A report led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on American children's health highlights concerns about vaccines, processed foods, environmental toxins, and overmedicalization, but omits leading causes of child mortality and common conditions, coinciding with administration actions detrimental to public healt...
Kennedy Report Highlights Children's Health Concerns Amidst Public Health Cuts
A report led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on American children's health highlights concerns about vaccines, processed foods, environmental toxins, and overmedicalization, but omits leading causes of child mortality and common conditions, coinciding with administration actions detrimental to public healt...
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60% Bias Score
Phthalates Linked to Hundreds of Thousands of Heart Disease Deaths Globally
A new global study finds that Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), a phthalate commonly found in plastics and personal care products, may have contributed to 356,238 deaths from heart disease in 2018 among men and women aged 55-64, impacting regions like Africa and East Asia most severely.
Phthalates Linked to Hundreds of Thousands of Heart Disease Deaths Globally
A new global study finds that Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), a phthalate commonly found in plastics and personal care products, may have contributed to 356,238 deaths from heart disease in 2018 among men and women aged 55-64, impacting regions like Africa and East Asia most severely.
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48% Bias Score
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