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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
Trump Administration's Public Health Cuts Result in Significant Workforce Reduction and Global Health Crisis
In his first 100 days, President Trump's administration drastically reduced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services workforce by 20,000, eliminated essential programs like the Office on Smoking and Health, and cut billions in foreign aid, resulting in significant public health consequences,...
Trump Administration's Public Health Cuts Result in Significant Workforce Reduction and Global Health Crisis
In his first 100 days, President Trump's administration drastically reduced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services workforce by 20,000, eliminated essential programs like the Office on Smoking and Health, and cut billions in foreign aid, resulting in significant public health consequences,...
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76% Bias Score
Ultra-Processed Food Linked to Significant Increase in Early Death Risk
A study across eight countries found a 3% increase in early death risk for every 10% rise in ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption; UPF is linked to up to 13.8% of premature deaths in countries like England and the US, prompting calls for tighter regulation and taxes on UPF.
Ultra-Processed Food Linked to Significant Increase in Early Death Risk
A study across eight countries found a 3% increase in early death risk for every 10% rise in ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption; UPF is linked to up to 13.8% of premature deaths in countries like England and the US, prompting calls for tighter regulation and taxes on UPF.
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48% Bias Score
Funding Cuts Threaten Africa's Vaccination Efforts
In 2023, 11 million children in 57 low-income countries lacked essential vaccines, an 18% increase since 2019; potential US funding cuts to the Vaccine Alliance could cause over one million additional deaths from preventable diseases, largely in Africa, which produces less than 2% of its needed vacc...
Funding Cuts Threaten Africa's Vaccination Efforts
In 2023, 11 million children in 57 low-income countries lacked essential vaccines, an 18% increase since 2019; potential US funding cuts to the Vaccine Alliance could cause over one million additional deaths from preventable diseases, largely in Africa, which produces less than 2% of its needed vacc...
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36% Bias Score
US Aid Cuts Projected to Cause 150,000 HIV Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa
A study by Erasmus MC predicts 150,000 additional deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa over five years due to the US halting aid for HIV treatment, impacting healthcare systems and crucial research, based on data from seven countries.
US Aid Cuts Projected to Cause 150,000 HIV Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa
A study by Erasmus MC predicts 150,000 additional deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa over five years due to the US halting aid for HIV treatment, impacting healthcare systems and crucial research, based on data from seven countries.
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48% Bias Score
Rising Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Funding Cuts Fuel Global Health Crisis
The UN and GAVI warn of rising measles (10.3 million cases in 2023), meningitis, and yellow fever cases due to misinformation and funding cuts, urging a $9 billion investment by June 25th to protect 500 million children.
Rising Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Funding Cuts Fuel Global Health Crisis
The UN and GAVI warn of rising measles (10.3 million cases in 2023), meningitis, and yellow fever cases due to misinformation and funding cuts, urging a $9 billion investment by June 25th to protect 500 million children.
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40% Bias Score
AI Revolutionizes Healthcare: Real-World Results and Systemic Challenges
Dr. Hassan Tetteh's new book, "Smarter Healthcare With AI," discusses how AI is revolutionizing healthcare delivery, citing examples like a 60% increase in complex cancer case capacity at Johns Hopkins and a 56% drop in cardiac arrests at a Michigan hospital after implementing AI-powered systems; ho...
AI Revolutionizes Healthcare: Real-World Results and Systemic Challenges
Dr. Hassan Tetteh's new book, "Smarter Healthcare With AI," discusses how AI is revolutionizing healthcare delivery, citing examples like a 60% increase in complex cancer case capacity at Johns Hopkins and a 56% drop in cardiac arrests at a Michigan hospital after implementing AI-powered systems; ho...
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60% Bias Score
NIH Budget Cuts Threaten US Leadership in Biomedical Research
The Trump administration's proposed 40% budget cut to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is causing concern that the U.S. could lose its standing as a global leader in biomedical research, with scientists considering leaving the country due to reduced funding and political interference.
NIH Budget Cuts Threaten US Leadership in Biomedical Research
The Trump administration's proposed 40% budget cut to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is causing concern that the U.S. could lose its standing as a global leader in biomedical research, with scientists considering leaving the country due to reduced funding and political interference.
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52% Bias Score
Declining U.S. Vaccination Rates Could Lead to Measles Resurgence
A new study predicts a significant measles resurgence in the U.S. due to declining vaccination rates, projecting 850,000 cases, 170,000 hospitalizations, and 2,500 deaths in 25 years even at current rates; a 10% decrease could lead to 11.1 million cases.
Declining U.S. Vaccination Rates Could Lead to Measles Resurgence
A new study predicts a significant measles resurgence in the U.S. due to declining vaccination rates, projecting 850,000 cases, 170,000 hospitalizations, and 2,500 deaths in 25 years even at current rates; a 10% decrease could lead to 11.1 million cases.
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40% Bias Score
Senegal Doctor Addresses Rare Disease Diagnosis Gap
Dr. Pedro Rodriguez is working to diagnose and treat rare diseases in Senegal, where limited resources and data have hindered care, using genetic testing and international collaboration to improve healthcare outcomes for those affected.
Senegal Doctor Addresses Rare Disease Diagnosis Gap
Dr. Pedro Rodriguez is working to diagnose and treat rare diseases in Senegal, where limited resources and data have hindered care, using genetic testing and international collaboration to improve healthcare outcomes for those affected.
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24% Bias Score
Funding Cuts Jeopardize Global Immunization Efforts Amidst Rising Disease Outbreaks
Global measles cases rose 20 percent in 2023 to 10.3 million, and funding cuts disrupt vaccination campaigns in nearly 50 countries, jeopardizing progress against vaccine-preventable diseases; a pledging summit seeks $9 billion to avert a crisis.
Funding Cuts Jeopardize Global Immunization Efforts Amidst Rising Disease Outbreaks
Global measles cases rose 20 percent in 2023 to 10.3 million, and funding cuts disrupt vaccination campaigns in nearly 50 countries, jeopardizing progress against vaccine-preventable diseases; a pledging summit seeks $9 billion to avert a crisis.
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48% Bias Score
Alcohol Industry Ads Undermine Drunk Driving Prevention Efforts
A Vital Strategies study reveals that alcohol industry-funded drunk-driving ads, analyzed from 14 countries (2006-2022), often glamorize alcohol use and fail to show consequences, undermining effective safety campaigns; independent public health campaigns reduce crashes by 13%.
Alcohol Industry Ads Undermine Drunk Driving Prevention Efforts
A Vital Strategies study reveals that alcohol industry-funded drunk-driving ads, analyzed from 14 countries (2006-2022), often glamorize alcohol use and fail to show consequences, undermining effective safety campaigns; independent public health campaigns reduce crashes by 13%.
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52% Bias Score
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