USDA Mandates Bird Flu Testing for Raw Milk Amidst Ongoing Outbreak
The USDA announced it will mandate bird flu testing in raw milk due to an outbreak impacting 720 dairy herds across 15 states; this follows reports of H5N1 in pasteurized milk and ongoing raw milk promotion by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite known risks of bacterial contamination.
USDA Mandates Bird Flu Testing for Raw Milk Amidst Ongoing Outbreak
The USDA announced it will mandate bird flu testing in raw milk due to an outbreak impacting 720 dairy herds across 15 states; this follows reports of H5N1 in pasteurized milk and ongoing raw milk promotion by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite known risks of bacterial contamination.
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56% Bias Score
Oncolytic Virus Immunotherapy Shows Promise for Advanced Melanoma
In a phase 2 clinical trial, combining the oncolytic virus immunotherapy RP1 with nivolumab resulted in a 30% overall response rate and 15% complete response rate in 140 patients with advanced melanoma unresponsive to prior immunotherapy, leading to FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation.
Oncolytic Virus Immunotherapy Shows Promise for Advanced Melanoma
In a phase 2 clinical trial, combining the oncolytic virus immunotherapy RP1 with nivolumab resulted in a 30% overall response rate and 15% complete response rate in 140 patients with advanced melanoma unresponsive to prior immunotherapy, leading to FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation.
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48% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Hear Case on FDA's E-Cigarette Flavor Ban
The Supreme Court will hear a case on Monday challenging the FDA's rejection of flavored e-cigarette applications due to concerns about youth vaping; the companies argue the products help adults quit smoking.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on FDA's E-Cigarette Flavor Ban
The Supreme Court will hear a case on Monday challenging the FDA's rejection of flavored e-cigarette applications due to concerns about youth vaping; the companies argue the products help adults quit smoking.
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36% Bias Score
Study Investigates Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods on Health
A study investigates the effects of ultra-processed foods on health, particularly weight gain and obesity, with the potential to inform future dietary guidelines.
Study Investigates Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods on Health
A study investigates the effects of ultra-processed foods on health, particularly weight gain and obesity, with the potential to inform future dietary guidelines.
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32% Bias Score
Clearer Drug Risk Information in Ads
New FDA rules require clearer explanations of prescription drug risks and side effects in advertisements, addressing concerns about manipulative practices and the rise of online drug promotion by influencers.
Clearer Drug Risk Information in Ads
New FDA rules require clearer explanations of prescription drug risks and side effects in advertisements, addressing concerns about manipulative practices and the rise of online drug promotion by influencers.
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FDA Recalls Multivitamin for Undeclared Drugs, Posing Health Risks
Armonia Natural Store LLC's OneMultivitaminic GAF-Plus Advance multivitamin has been recalled from 12 states due to undeclared dexamethasone, acetaminophen, and aspartame, posing serious health risks, particularly for those with PKU; 64 bottles are affected.
FDA Recalls Multivitamin for Undeclared Drugs, Posing Health Risks
Armonia Natural Store LLC's OneMultivitaminic GAF-Plus Advance multivitamin has been recalled from 12 states due to undeclared dexamethasone, acetaminophen, and aspartame, posing serious health risks, particularly for those with PKU; 64 bottles are affected.
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40% Bias Score
Zepbound Outperforms Wegovy in 72-Week Weight Loss Trial
A new, yet un-peer-reviewed study shows Eli Lilly's Zepbound (tirzepatide) enabled 20% weight loss in 72 weeks among 751 obese or overweight participants, exceeding Wegovy's (semaglutide) under 14% weight loss; this translates to approximately 50 pounds lost with Zepbound versus 33 pounds with Wegov...
Zepbound Outperforms Wegovy in 72-Week Weight Loss Trial
A new, yet un-peer-reviewed study shows Eli Lilly's Zepbound (tirzepatide) enabled 20% weight loss in 72 weeks among 751 obese or overweight participants, exceeding Wegovy's (semaglutide) under 14% weight loss; this translates to approximately 50 pounds lost with Zepbound versus 33 pounds with Wegov...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Public Health Picks Spark Controversy
President-elect Trump's picks for key public health roles spark controversy due to their backgrounds and potential conflicts of interest.
Trump's Public Health Picks Spark Controversy
President-elect Trump's picks for key public health roles spark controversy due to their backgrounds and potential conflicts of interest.
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44% Bias Score
Lemsip's Effectiveness Questioned
An analysis of Lemsip, a popular British cold remedy, examines its effectiveness given concerns about the active ingredient phenylephrine.
Lemsip's Effectiveness Questioned
An analysis of Lemsip, a popular British cold remedy, examines its effectiveness given concerns about the active ingredient phenylephrine.
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48% Bias Score
FDA Proposes Removing Phenylephrine from Decongestants
The FDA proposes removing oral phenylephrine from over-the-counter nasal decongestants due to ineffectiveness, sparking debate among healthcare organizations.
FDA Proposes Removing Phenylephrine from Decongestants
The FDA proposes removing oral phenylephrine from over-the-counter nasal decongestants due to ineffectiveness, sparking debate among healthcare organizations.
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