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Global Childhood Obesity Surpasses Underweight for the First Time
A new UNICEF report reveals that worldwide, more children and adolescents are obese than underweight, with obesity rates among 5-19 year-olds rising from 3 percent in 2000 to 9.4 percent in 2024, while underweight rates decreased from nearly 13 percent to 9.2 percent.
Global Childhood Obesity Surpasses Underweight for the First Time
A new UNICEF report reveals that worldwide, more children and adolescents are obese than underweight, with obesity rates among 5-19 year-olds rising from 3 percent in 2000 to 9.4 percent in 2024, while underweight rates decreased from nearly 13 percent to 9.2 percent.
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16% Bias Score
High Percentage of Undiagnosed Diabetes Cases Globally
A new Lancet study reveals that 44% of people with diabetes globally are undiagnosed, with younger adults less likely to be aware of their condition than older adults, highlighting the need for improved screening and treatment.
High Percentage of Undiagnosed Diabetes Cases Globally
A new Lancet study reveals that 44% of people with diabetes globally are undiagnosed, with younger adults less likely to be aware of their condition than older adults, highlighting the need for improved screening and treatment.
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16% Bias Score
44% of People with Diabetes Are Undiagnosed, Study Finds
A new Lancet study reveals that 44% of people aged 15 and older with diabetes globally are undiagnosed, highlighting significant variations across countries and age groups, with younger adults less likely to be aware of their condition.
44% of People with Diabetes Are Undiagnosed, Study Finds
A new Lancet study reveals that 44% of people aged 15 and older with diabetes globally are undiagnosed, highlighting significant variations across countries and age groups, with younger adults less likely to be aware of their condition.
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16% Bias Score
US to Invest in New HIV Prevention Drug
The U.S. will invest in lenacapavir, a new HIV prevention drug, aiming to reach 2 million people in three years, prioritizing pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in high-burden countries to prevent mother-to-child transmission.
US to Invest in New HIV Prevention Drug
The U.S. will invest in lenacapavir, a new HIV prevention drug, aiming to reach 2 million people in three years, prioritizing pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in high-burden countries to prevent mother-to-child transmission.
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20% Bias Score
Global Cancer Research Funding: A Disparity in Investment
A study in The Lancet Oncology reveals that while \$51.4 billion was invested globally in cancer research between 2016 and 2023, funding disparities exist between high-income and low-income countries, with the US contributing the most and low-income countries receiving only \$48.4 million.
Global Cancer Research Funding: A Disparity in Investment
A study in The Lancet Oncology reveals that while \$51.4 billion was invested globally in cancer research between 2016 and 2023, funding disparities exist between high-income and low-income countries, with the US contributing the most and low-income countries receiving only \$48.4 million.
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16% Bias Score
EU Contributes Significantly to Global Cancer Research Funding
A new study reveals that the European Union provided 16.8% of global public and philanthropic cancer research funding between 2016 and 2023, totaling \$7.4 billion, while the United States contributed the most at 57%.
EU Contributes Significantly to Global Cancer Research Funding
A new study reveals that the European Union provided 16.8% of global public and philanthropic cancer research funding between 2016 and 2023, totaling \$7.4 billion, while the United States contributed the most at 57%.
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12% Bias Score
Global Child Obesity Surpasses Underweight for the First Time
A new UNICEF report reveals that 188 million children and adolescents are obese, exceeding the number of underweight children globally for the first time, except in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Global Child Obesity Surpasses Underweight for the First Time
A new UNICEF report reveals that 188 million children and adolescents are obese, exceeding the number of underweight children globally for the first time, except in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
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4% Bias Score
High Percentage of Undiagnosed Diabetes Globally
A new Lancet study reveals that 44% of people aged 15 and older with diabetes are undiagnosed, with younger adults less likely to be diagnosed than older adults, highlighting the need for increased screening and awareness.
High Percentage of Undiagnosed Diabetes Globally
A new Lancet study reveals that 44% of people aged 15 and older with diabetes are undiagnosed, with younger adults less likely to be diagnosed than older adults, highlighting the need for increased screening and awareness.
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16% Bias Score
Global Mental Health Crisis: 1 Billion People Affected, Underserved
A new World Health Organization (WHO) report reveals that over 1 billion people globally suffer from mental disorders, representing 14% of the world's population and highlighting a major global health problem, with significant underserved populations and high economic costs.
Global Mental Health Crisis: 1 Billion People Affected, Underserved
A new World Health Organization (WHO) report reveals that over 1 billion people globally suffer from mental disorders, representing 14% of the world's population and highlighting a major global health problem, with significant underserved populations and high economic costs.
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12% Bias Score
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Tests Global Health System
A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Kasai province, with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, tests the global health system's capacity to respond after significant U.S. budget cuts to global health programs.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Tests Global Health System
A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Kasai province, with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, tests the global health system's capacity to respond after significant U.S. budget cuts to global health programs.
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40% Bias Score
Europe's High Mental Health Spending Fails to Keep Pace with Illness Rates
Despite Europe leading the world in per capita mental health spending at $51.76 in 2024, significantly higher than the Americas' $6.86, high prevalence rates of mental disorders necessitate increased investment, as only 9 percent of people with depression and 40 percent of those with psychosis recei...
Europe's High Mental Health Spending Fails to Keep Pace with Illness Rates
Despite Europe leading the world in per capita mental health spending at $51.76 in 2024, significantly higher than the Americas' $6.86, high prevalence rates of mental disorders necessitate increased investment, as only 9 percent of people with depression and 40 percent of those with psychosis recei...
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20% Bias Score
EU Contributes Significantly to Global Cancer Research Funding
A new analysis reveals the European Union provided 16.8% of global public and philanthropic cancer research funding between 2016 and 2023, totaling \$7.4 billion, while the United States contributed the most at 57%.
EU Contributes Significantly to Global Cancer Research Funding
A new analysis reveals the European Union provided 16.8% of global public and philanthropic cancer research funding between 2016 and 2023, totaling \$7.4 billion, while the United States contributed the most at 57%.
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20% Bias Score
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