Trump Orders U.S. Withdrawal from WHO
On his second inauguration day, President Trump signed an executive order for the U.S. to withdraw from the WHO, reversing President Biden's decision to remain, instructing the Secretary of State to notify the UN and WHO, and halting funding and personnel to the organization.
Trump Orders U.S. Withdrawal from WHO
On his second inauguration day, President Trump signed an executive order for the U.S. to withdraw from the WHO, reversing President Biden's decision to remain, instructing the Secretary of State to notify the UN and WHO, and halting funding and personnel to the organization.
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40% Bias Score
New Obesity Measurement System Proposed, Moving Beyond BMI
Fifty-eight researchers published recommendations in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology on January 14th, proposing a new obesity measurement system that distinguishes between preclinical and clinical obesity, using adiposity measures alongside BMI to provide a more comprehensive assessment.
New Obesity Measurement System Proposed, Moving Beyond BMI
Fifty-eight researchers published recommendations in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology on January 14th, proposing a new obesity measurement system that distinguishes between preclinical and clinical obesity, using adiposity measures alongside BMI to provide a more comprehensive assessment.
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44% Bias Score
Integrating African Traditional Medicine: Lessons from China
Kenya's National Traditional Health Practitioners Association seeks to integrate African traditional medicine into the national healthcare system, learning from China's model and aiming to improve healthcare access and reduce costs, while addressing historical biases.
Integrating African Traditional Medicine: Lessons from China
Kenya's National Traditional Health Practitioners Association seeks to integrate African traditional medicine into the national healthcare system, learning from China's model and aiming to improve healthcare access and reduce costs, while addressing historical biases.
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40% Bias Score
Africa Faces Surge in Public Health Emergencies in 2024
The Africa CDC reported a sharp rise in public health emergencies in 2024, with 213 outbreaks—exceeding 2023's 166—primarily driven by cholera (204,115 cases, 3,747 deaths), measles (234,320 cases, 3,220 deaths), and Mpox (77,888 cases, 1,321 deaths) across 21 nations, demanding urgent investment in...
Africa Faces Surge in Public Health Emergencies in 2024
The Africa CDC reported a sharp rise in public health emergencies in 2024, with 213 outbreaks—exceeding 2023's 166—primarily driven by cholera (204,115 cases, 3,747 deaths), measles (234,320 cases, 3,220 deaths), and Mpox (77,888 cases, 1,321 deaths) across 21 nations, demanding urgent investment in...
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24% Bias Score
New Obesity Definition Proposed, Moving Beyond BMI
A global panel of experts proposes a new definition for obesity, incorporating waist circumference and health problems alongside BMI, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment of the estimated more than 1 billion people affected worldwide.
New Obesity Definition Proposed, Moving Beyond BMI
A global panel of experts proposes a new definition for obesity, incorporating waist circumference and health problems alongside BMI, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment of the estimated more than 1 billion people affected worldwide.
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16% Bias Score
US Withdrawal from WHO: Potential Impacts and Alternatives
Facing a potential US withdrawal under President Trump's potential second term, the WHO, primarily funded by the US, risks budget cuts and weakened coordination of international health programs, while the US faces decreased access to crucial global health data.
US Withdrawal from WHO: Potential Impacts and Alternatives
Facing a potential US withdrawal under President Trump's potential second term, the WHO, primarily funded by the US, risks budget cuts and weakened coordination of international health programs, while the US faces decreased access to crucial global health data.
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44% Bias Score
WEF 2025: Collaboration for Global Health, Environmental Protection, and Sustainable Development
At the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, leaders are focusing on three key areas for cooperation: securing \$9 billion for Gavi to immunize 500 million more children, raising \$1 billion to protect the Amazon rainforest, and accelerating renewable energy transition in Africa to address energy pove...
WEF 2025: Collaboration for Global Health, Environmental Protection, and Sustainable Development
At the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, leaders are focusing on three key areas for cooperation: securing \$9 billion for Gavi to immunize 500 million more children, raising \$1 billion to protect the Amazon rainforest, and accelerating renewable energy transition in Africa to address energy pove...
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32% Bias Score
Ultra-Processed Food Regulation Fails: Systemic Change Needed
A study of 417 measures from 105 countries reveals that current regulations, focusing primarily on consumer behavior, have failed to curb the rise of ultra-processed foods, which comprise 70% of the average American diet and are linked to serious health problems; the authors call for systemic change...
Ultra-Processed Food Regulation Fails: Systemic Change Needed
A study of 417 measures from 105 countries reveals that current regulations, focusing primarily on consumer behavior, have failed to curb the rise of ultra-processed foods, which comprise 70% of the average American diet and are linked to serious health problems; the authors call for systemic change...
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44% Bias Score
Microplastics Linked to 200x Increase in Deadly Superbugs
New research from Oxford University reveals microplastics are increasing the spread of deadly superbugs by up to 200 times, potentially causing millions of deaths by 2050 due to a lack of global plastic waste governance, despite the UK Government's strategy to combat drug-resistant infections.
Microplastics Linked to 200x Increase in Deadly Superbugs
New research from Oxford University reveals microplastics are increasing the spread of deadly superbugs by up to 200 times, potentially causing millions of deaths by 2050 due to a lack of global plastic waste governance, despite the UK Government's strategy to combat drug-resistant infections.
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48% Bias Score
AI-designed treatment shows promise for snakebite envenomation
A team led by Dr. Susana Vázquez used AI to create a new treatment for snakebite envenomation, a neglected tropical disease causing over 100,000 deaths annually; the treatment showed 100% survival rates in mice trials and is published in Nature.
AI-designed treatment shows promise for snakebite envenomation
A team led by Dr. Susana Vázquez used AI to create a new treatment for snakebite envenomation, a neglected tropical disease causing over 100,000 deaths annually; the treatment showed 100% survival rates in mice trials and is published in Nature.
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52% Bias Score
House Republicans Seek to Defund World Health Organization
House Republicans introduced a bill to end all U.S. funding for the World Health Organization (WHO), citing concerns about the organization's effectiveness and influence; at least a dozen GOP lawmakers support the measure.
House Republicans Seek to Defund World Health Organization
House Republicans introduced a bill to end all U.S. funding for the World Health Organization (WHO), citing concerns about the organization's effectiveness and influence; at least a dozen GOP lawmakers support the measure.
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56% Bias Score
Global Study Uncovers 300 New Genetic Depression Risk Factors
An international study of over 5 million people across 29 countries identified 300 previously unknown genetic risk factors for depression, highlighting the importance of diverse representation in research and opening avenues for more inclusive treatment.
Global Study Uncovers 300 New Genetic Depression Risk Factors
An international study of over 5 million people across 29 countries identified 300 previously unknown genetic risk factors for depression, highlighting the importance of diverse representation in research and opening avenues for more inclusive treatment.
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8% Bias Score