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COVID-19 Pandemic: Global Impact and Societal Disruption
The COVID-19 pandemic, originating in Wuhan, China in late 2019, rapidly spread globally, forcing unprecedented lockdowns, causing widespread societal disruption, and resulting in significant mortality despite eventual vaccine development.
COVID-19 Pandemic: Global Impact and Societal Disruption
The COVID-19 pandemic, originating in Wuhan, China in late 2019, rapidly spread globally, forcing unprecedented lockdowns, causing widespread societal disruption, and resulting in significant mortality despite eventual vaccine development.
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20% Bias Score
Global Parkinson's Cases to More Than Double by 2050
A new study projects a more than doubling of the global Parkinson's disease burden to 25.2 million cases by 2050, driven by aging populations and population growth, with the fastest increase in sub-Saharan Africa (292%), highlighting the urgent need for new treatments and social support.
Global Parkinson's Cases to More Than Double by 2050
A new study projects a more than doubling of the global Parkinson's disease burden to 25.2 million cases by 2050, driven by aging populations and population growth, with the fastest increase in sub-Saharan Africa (292%), highlighting the urgent need for new treatments and social support.
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24% Bias Score
Global Obesity Crisis Projected to Affect 4.5 Billion by 2050
By 2050, 60% of adults and 31% of children globally are projected to be overweight or obese, a substantial increase from 1990, linked to rising risks of numerous diseases and placing a significant strain on healthcare systems worldwide.
Global Obesity Crisis Projected to Affect 4.5 Billion by 2050
By 2050, 60% of adults and 31% of children globally are projected to be overweight or obese, a substantial increase from 1990, linked to rising risks of numerous diseases and placing a significant strain on healthcare systems worldwide.
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44% Bias Score
Belt and Road Initiative Improves Central Asian Healthcare
China's Belt and Road Initiative significantly improves healthcare in Central Asia via Xinjiang Medical University's collaborations, resulting in higher cure rates for tuberculosis and increased access to advanced medical technology, further boosted by integrating medical services with tourism.
Belt and Road Initiative Improves Central Asian Healthcare
China's Belt and Road Initiative significantly improves healthcare in Central Asia via Xinjiang Medical University's collaborations, resulting in higher cure rates for tuberculosis and increased access to advanced medical technology, further boosted by integrating medical services with tourism.
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56% Bias Score
Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Block on $2 Billion in Foreign Aid
The US Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's attempt to block $2 billion in funding for the State Department and USAID, reversing a freeze that halted humanitarian aid and caused widespread concern regarding global poverty and disease prevention, following a lawsuit from US and internati...
Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Block on $2 Billion in Foreign Aid
The US Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's attempt to block $2 billion in funding for the State Department and USAID, reversing a freeze that halted humanitarian aid and caused widespread concern regarding global poverty and disease prevention, following a lawsuit from US and internati...
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60% Bias Score
Spain's Debt Swap Improves Healthcare in Mauritania
Spain's debt-for-development program in Mauritania provided a new CT scanner and training, improving healthcare and impacting 15 patients daily, illustrating a broader global initiative to alleviate debt burdens and advance development goals, while acknowledging limitations such as scale and transac...
Spain's Debt Swap Improves Healthcare in Mauritania
Spain's debt-for-development program in Mauritania provided a new CT scanner and training, improving healthcare and impacting 15 patients daily, illustrating a broader global initiative to alleviate debt burdens and advance development goals, while acknowledging limitations such as scale and transac...
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52% Bias Score
287,000 Preventable Maternal Deaths in 2020 Highlight Global Healthcare Inequalities
A global analysis reveals 287,000 maternal deaths in 2020, mostly preventable and concentrated in low-income countries; hemorrhage, pre-eclampsia, and pregnancy-aggravated health issues were leading causes, highlighting systemic healthcare inequalities.
287,000 Preventable Maternal Deaths in 2020 Highlight Global Healthcare Inequalities
A global analysis reveals 287,000 maternal deaths in 2020, mostly preventable and concentrated in low-income countries; hemorrhage, pre-eclampsia, and pregnancy-aggravated health issues were leading causes, highlighting systemic healthcare inequalities.
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24% Bias Score
US Funding Cuts Threaten Global Tuberculosis Fight
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the US government's cancellation of approximately $60 billion in foreign aid, including $200-$250 million annually for global tuberculosis programs, threatens to reverse progress against the disease, impacting at least 18 countries, particularly in Afri...
US Funding Cuts Threaten Global Tuberculosis Fight
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the US government's cancellation of approximately $60 billion in foreign aid, including $200-$250 million annually for global tuberculosis programs, threatens to reverse progress against the disease, impacting at least 18 countries, particularly in Afri...
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40% Bias Score
Global Obesity Rise Spurs Infrastructure Overhaul
A study predicts that over half of adults and a third of children worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050, leading to significant adaptations in various sectors, including hospitals, transport, stadiums, and funeral services to accommodate larger bodies.
Global Obesity Rise Spurs Infrastructure Overhaul
A study predicts that over half of adults and a third of children worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050, leading to significant adaptations in various sectors, including hospitals, transport, stadiums, and funeral services to accommodate larger bodies.
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24% Bias Score
US Aid Cuts Jeopardize Global Tuberculosis Fight
The WHO warns that US cuts to tuberculosis and HIV programs endanger millions globally, impacting Africa severely, after preventing 3.65 million TB deaths last year; the US previously funded 25% of global TB programs.
US Aid Cuts Jeopardize Global Tuberculosis Fight
The WHO warns that US cuts to tuberculosis and HIV programs endanger millions globally, impacting Africa severely, after preventing 3.65 million TB deaths last year; the US previously funded 25% of global TB programs.
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48% Bias Score
Parkinson's Disease Cases to Double by 2050, Driven by Aging Population
A study published in the British Medical Journal projects that 25.2 million people will live with Parkinson's disease globally by 2050, more than double the number in 2021, primarily due to the aging population and increased life expectancy; the highest increases are expected in East Asian countries...
Parkinson's Disease Cases to Double by 2050, Driven by Aging Population
A study published in the British Medical Journal projects that 25.2 million people will live with Parkinson's disease globally by 2050, more than double the number in 2021, primarily due to the aging population and increased life expectancy; the highest increases are expected in East Asian countries...
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24% Bias Score
NHS Resumes UK Blood Plasma Use, Saving Millions and Improving Patient Care
After a 24-year pause due to vCJD fears, the NHS has restarted using UK-donated blood plasma for medicine, saving up to £10 million yearly in import costs and providing life-saving treatment for patients like four-year-old Ruby Harris who received albumin for a serious liver issue.
NHS Resumes UK Blood Plasma Use, Saving Millions and Improving Patient Care
After a 24-year pause due to vCJD fears, the NHS has restarted using UK-donated blood plasma for medicine, saving up to £10 million yearly in import costs and providing life-saving treatment for patients like four-year-old Ruby Harris who received albumin for a serious liver issue.
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48% Bias Score
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