China Expands Traditional Chinese Medicine Globally and Domestically
China is intensifying its global promotion of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) while simultaneously expanding its domestic reach and quality, with initiatives ranging from international collaborations to establishing specialized TCM centers and integrating TCM into mainstream healthcare.
China Expands Traditional Chinese Medicine Globally and Domestically
China is intensifying its global promotion of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) while simultaneously expanding its domestic reach and quality, with initiatives ranging from international collaborations to establishing specialized TCM centers and integrating TCM into mainstream healthcare.
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48% Bias Score
Carter Center's Guinea Worm Eradication Effort Nears Success
The Carter Center, founded by former President Jimmy Carter, spearheaded a global effort to eradicate Guinea worm disease, resulting in a 99.9% reduction in human cases from 3.5 million in 1986 to only 14 in 2023, demonstrating the impact of targeted public health interventions.
Carter Center's Guinea Worm Eradication Effort Nears Success
The Carter Center, founded by former President Jimmy Carter, spearheaded a global effort to eradicate Guinea worm disease, resulting in a 99.9% reduction in human cases from 3.5 million in 1986 to only 14 in 2023, demonstrating the impact of targeted public health interventions.
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28% Bias Score
COVID-19: Five Years Later—Deaths, Variants, and Lingering Impacts
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, over 20 million deaths are estimated, with the Omicron variant currently dominant; however, scientists are developing new vaccines and researching the lingering effects of long COVID.
COVID-19: Five Years Later—Deaths, Variants, and Lingering Impacts
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, over 20 million deaths are estimated, with the Omicron variant currently dominant; however, scientists are developing new vaccines and researching the lingering effects of long COVID.
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28% Bias Score
HMPV Surge in China Raises Global Health Concerns
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in China is causing global concern, stressing healthcare systems amid a winter increase in respiratory illnesses, although HMPV is a known virus with existing treatments, posing risks to vulnerable populations.
HMPV Surge in China Raises Global Health Concerns
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in China is causing global concern, stressing healthcare systems amid a winter increase in respiratory illnesses, although HMPV is a known virus with existing treatments, posing risks to vulnerable populations.
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20% Bias Score
New Alzheimer's Drugs Show Promise but Face Accessibility Barriers
New Alzheimer's drugs, lecanemab and donanemab, slow disease progression by about 30% but are expensive (£20,000-£25,000 annually), require specialized administration and monitoring, and are therefore inaccessible to most of the world's 50 million dementia sufferers, two-thirds of whom live in low- ...
New Alzheimer's Drugs Show Promise but Face Accessibility Barriers
New Alzheimer's drugs, lecanemab and donanemab, slow disease progression by about 30% but are expensive (£20,000-£25,000 annually), require specialized administration and monitoring, and are therefore inaccessible to most of the world's 50 million dementia sufferers, two-thirds of whom live in low- ...
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36% Bias Score
Infertility Journey: A Woman's Nine-Year Struggle and IVF Success
A woman in London recounts her nine-year struggle with infertility, undergoing four rounds of IVF, including two miscarriages, before a successful embryo transfer; her story highlights the emotional, financial, and systemic challenges associated with infertility treatments.
Infertility Journey: A Woman's Nine-Year Struggle and IVF Success
A woman in London recounts her nine-year struggle with infertility, undergoing four rounds of IVF, including two miscarriages, before a successful embryo transfer; her story highlights the emotional, financial, and systemic challenges associated with infertility treatments.
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28% Bias Score
Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Annually
A new study finds that sugary drinks cause approximately 2.2 million new type 2 diabetes cases and 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases yearly globally, with the highest rates in Colombia (48% of new diabetes cases) and Mexico (nearly 33%).
Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Annually
A new study finds that sugary drinks cause approximately 2.2 million new type 2 diabetes cases and 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases yearly globally, with the highest rates in Colombia (48% of new diabetes cases) and Mexico (nearly 33%).
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40% Bias Score
96% of Online Pharmacies Operate Illegally, Posing Serious Health Risks
A U.S. Trade Representative's report found that 96% of the world's roughly 35,000 online pharmacies operate illegally, selling potentially dangerous drugs and endangering consumers; at least nine deaths resulted from counterfeit opioids sold through fake online drugstores.
96% of Online Pharmacies Operate Illegally, Posing Serious Health Risks
A U.S. Trade Representative's report found that 96% of the world's roughly 35,000 online pharmacies operate illegally, selling potentially dangerous drugs and endangering consumers; at least nine deaths resulted from counterfeit opioids sold through fake online drugstores.
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48% Bias Score
Contained Monkeypox Outbreak in China
China's swift response contained a recent monkeypox outbreak linked to a traveler from the Democratic Republic of Congo; four close contacts exhibited mild symptoms and received medical treatment, with no community spread.
Contained Monkeypox Outbreak in China
China's swift response contained a recent monkeypox outbreak linked to a traveler from the Democratic Republic of Congo; four close contacts exhibited mild symptoms and received medical treatment, with no community spread.
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44% Bias Score
Sheba Medical Center: Leading Global Health Innovation Amidst Crisis
Since October 7, 2023, Sheba Medical Center in Israel has provided critical care to civilians and soldiers, while also focusing on post-conflict plans to improve global health through medical innovation, humanitarian outreach, research, education, and diplomacy.
Sheba Medical Center: Leading Global Health Innovation Amidst Crisis
Since October 7, 2023, Sheba Medical Center in Israel has provided critical care to civilians and soldiers, while also focusing on post-conflict plans to improve global health through medical innovation, humanitarian outreach, research, education, and diplomacy.
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48% Bias Score
HMPV Outbreak in China: No Immediate Threat to Australia
Australia is monitoring a metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China, causing hospital overcrowding, but experts say it poses no immediate threat to Australia due to existing community immunity and the current summer season; the UK also reports a surge in cases.
HMPV Outbreak in China: No Immediate Threat to Australia
Australia is monitoring a metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China, causing hospital overcrowding, but experts say it poses no immediate threat to Australia due to existing community immunity and the current summer season; the UK also reports a surge in cases.
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40% Bias Score
China's HMPV Rise: Within Normal Winter Range, WHO Says
China is experiencing a rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections this winter, along with other respiratory viruses like influenza and RSV; however, the World Health Organization (WHO) states that the situation is within the normal range for the season, with hospital utilization lower than las...
China's HMPV Rise: Within Normal Winter Range, WHO Says
China is experiencing a rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections this winter, along with other respiratory viruses like influenza and RSV; however, the World Health Organization (WHO) states that the situation is within the normal range for the season, with hospital utilization lower than las...
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24% Bias Score