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Global Spread of Oroopucha Virus: A Growing Public Health Threat
The Oroopucha virus, initially confined to the Amazon, has spread globally, infecting over 20,000 people in the last 18 months, with approximately 30 cases reported in Europe; its asymptomatic nature and lack of treatment pose significant challenges.
Global Spread of Oroopucha Virus: A Growing Public Health Threat
The Oroopucha virus, initially confined to the Amazon, has spread globally, infecting over 20,000 people in the last 18 months, with approximately 30 cases reported in Europe; its asymptomatic nature and lack of treatment pose significant challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Novel Antivenom Developed from Hyper-Immune Man's Blood Shows Promise
Scientists created a highly effective antivenom using antibodies from a man who'd been bitten hundreds of times by venomous snakes; mouse trials showed effectiveness against multiple species, potentially revolutionizing snakebite treatment globally.
Novel Antivenom Developed from Hyper-Immune Man's Blood Shows Promise
Scientists created a highly effective antivenom using antibodies from a man who'd been bitten hundreds of times by venomous snakes; mouse trials showed effectiveness against multiple species, potentially revolutionizing snakebite treatment globally.
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40% Bias Score
Novel Antivenom Developed Using Antibodies from Man Who Self-Administered Snake Venom
Tim Friede's 18-year self-experimentation involving over 850 snake venom doses resulted in a novel, broadly protective antivenom created by scientists using his antibodies; this antivenom offers protection against 13 of 19 deadliest snake species and could revolutionize snakebite treatment globally.
Novel Antivenom Developed Using Antibodies from Man Who Self-Administered Snake Venom
Tim Friede's 18-year self-experimentation involving over 850 snake venom doses resulted in a novel, broadly protective antivenom created by scientists using his antibodies; this antivenom offers protection against 13 of 19 deadliest snake species and could revolutionize snakebite treatment globally.
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40% Bias Score
Novel Antivenom Shows Promise Against Multiple Elapid Snake Venoms
A new antivenom, created using antibodies from a human who repeatedly exposed himself to snake venom, shows complete protection against 13 elapid snake species in mice and partial protection against 6 others; further testing in dogs is planned.
Novel Antivenom Shows Promise Against Multiple Elapid Snake Venoms
A new antivenom, created using antibodies from a human who repeatedly exposed himself to snake venom, shows complete protection against 13 elapid snake species in mice and partial protection against 6 others; further testing in dogs is planned.
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Weakened US Public Health System Exposes Risks of Measles Outbreak and Future Crises
A measles outbreak in the US, with hundreds of infected children and three deaths, exposes a weakened public health system due to political interference and underfunding, highlighting the risk of similar crises in other countries with complacency towards prevention.
Weakened US Public Health System Exposes Risks of Measles Outbreak and Future Crises
A measles outbreak in the US, with hundreds of infected children and three deaths, exposes a weakened public health system due to political interference and underfunding, highlighting the risk of similar crises in other countries with complacency towards prevention.
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40% Bias Score
Phthalates Linked to Hundreds of Thousands of Global Heart Disease Deaths
A new study links the chemical Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), found in various consumer products, to an estimated 368,764 global deaths from heart disease in 2018 among people aged 55-64, with Africa and East Asia disproportionately affected.
Phthalates Linked to Hundreds of Thousands of Global Heart Disease Deaths
A new study links the chemical Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), found in various consumer products, to an estimated 368,764 global deaths from heart disease in 2018 among people aged 55-64, with Africa and East Asia disproportionately affected.
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Trump's HHS Cuts Undermine "Make America Healthy Again" Initiative
President Trump's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative faces criticism due to significant budget cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including $4 billion in research funding reductions and 20,000 job losses, contradicting his public promises to reduce childhood cancer and e...
Trump's HHS Cuts Undermine "Make America Healthy Again" Initiative
President Trump's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative faces criticism due to significant budget cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including $4 billion in research funding reductions and 20,000 job losses, contradicting his public promises to reduce childhood cancer and e...
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56% Bias Score
New Broad-Spectrum Antivenom Shows Promise in Mice Trials
Researchers have developed a new broad-spectrum antivenom using antibodies from a volunteer who was repeatedly exposed to various snake venoms; this antivenom showed effectiveness against 19 of the world's deadliest snakes in mice trials, offering a potential solution to the high mortality rates cau...
New Broad-Spectrum Antivenom Shows Promise in Mice Trials
Researchers have developed a new broad-spectrum antivenom using antibodies from a volunteer who was repeatedly exposed to various snake venoms; this antivenom showed effectiveness against 19 of the world's deadliest snakes in mice trials, offering a potential solution to the high mortality rates cau...
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36% Bias Score
Broad-Spectrum Antivenom Shows Promise Against Elapid Snake Venom
A novel antivenom, developed using antibodies from a human repeatedly exposed to snake venom, shows complete protection against 13 elapid snake species and partial protection against 6 others in mouse trials; further testing in dogs is planned.
Broad-Spectrum Antivenom Shows Promise Against Elapid Snake Venom
A novel antivenom, developed using antibodies from a human repeatedly exposed to snake venom, shows complete protection against 13 elapid snake species and partial protection against 6 others in mouse trials; further testing in dogs is planned.
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40% Bias Score
WHO to Officially Endorse Weight-Loss Drugs for Obesity Treatment
The World Health Organization will officially endorse weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro for adult obesity treatment in August, addressing the over 1 billion people affected globally, with 70% in low- and middle-income countries, while acknowledging high costs and advocating for increased ac...
WHO to Officially Endorse Weight-Loss Drugs for Obesity Treatment
The World Health Organization will officially endorse weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro for adult obesity treatment in August, addressing the over 1 billion people affected globally, with 70% in low- and middle-income countries, while acknowledging high costs and advocating for increased ac...
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32% Bias Score
International Medical Leaders Pledge Enhanced Cooperation with China on Traditional Medicine
Over 400 international medical leaders pledged to boost cooperation with China on traditional medicine at a forum in Fangchenggang, China, aiming to improve global health equity and develop a high-quality international medical opening-up pilot zone, with specific examples of collaboration highlighte...
International Medical Leaders Pledge Enhanced Cooperation with China on Traditional Medicine
Over 400 international medical leaders pledged to boost cooperation with China on traditional medicine at a forum in Fangchenggang, China, aiming to improve global health equity and develop a high-quality international medical opening-up pilot zone, with specific examples of collaboration highlighte...
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36% Bias Score
Phthalate Exposure Linked to Hundreds of Thousands of Heart Disease Deaths Globally
A global study published in eBiomedicine found that the phthalate DEHP contributed to 368,764 deaths from heart disease in 2018 among people aged 55-64, with Africa and East Asia particularly affected; researchers analyzed urine samples and death statistics across 200 countries.
Phthalate Exposure Linked to Hundreds of Thousands of Heart Disease Deaths Globally
A global study published in eBiomedicine found that the phthalate DEHP contributed to 368,764 deaths from heart disease in 2018 among people aged 55-64, with Africa and East Asia particularly affected; researchers analyzed urine samples and death statistics across 200 countries.
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44% Bias Score
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