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WHO Report: Urgent Action Needed to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
A new WHO/WMO report reveals millions of workers globally face heat stress, resulting in health problems and productivity losses; it urges governments, employers, and workers to cooperate on adaptation strategies to mitigate the effects of increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves.
WHO Report: Urgent Action Needed to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
A new WHO/WMO report reveals millions of workers globally face heat stress, resulting in health problems and productivity losses; it urges governments, employers, and workers to cooperate on adaptation strategies to mitigate the effects of increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves.
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24% Bias Score
Nigerian Company Develops Affordable Brain-Controlled Prosthetic Arm
A Nigerian company created "Obkupong," a brain-controlled prosthetic arm designed for African skin tones, using electromyography (EMG); it addresses the lack of affordable and culturally relevant prosthetics, aiming for wider accessibility in Nigeria.
Nigerian Company Develops Affordable Brain-Controlled Prosthetic Arm
A Nigerian company created "Obkupong," a brain-controlled prosthetic arm designed for African skin tones, using electromyography (EMG); it addresses the lack of affordable and culturally relevant prosthetics, aiming for wider accessibility in Nigeria.
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32% Bias Score
Heat Stress Threatens 2.4 Billion Workers Globally
A joint WMO and WHO report reveals that heat stress, driven by climate change, affects 2.4 billion workers globally, causing 23 million annual work accidents and 19,000 deaths; the report calls for tailored workplace protection programs.
Heat Stress Threatens 2.4 Billion Workers Globally
A joint WMO and WHO report reveals that heat stress, driven by climate change, affects 2.4 billion workers globally, causing 23 million annual work accidents and 19,000 deaths; the report calls for tailored workplace protection programs.
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24% Bias Score
Suicide Prevention Hotlines and Resources for the US and Latin America
The article provides a list of suicide prevention hotlines and websites for the United States and various Latin American and Spanish-speaking countries, highlighting the urgent need for mental health support globally.
Suicide Prevention Hotlines and Resources for the US and Latin America
The article provides a list of suicide prevention hotlines and websites for the United States and various Latin American and Spanish-speaking countries, highlighting the urgent need for mental health support globally.
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24% Bias Score
Counterfeit Weight-Loss Drugs: A Global Health Crisis
The high demand for weight-loss drugs like Ozempic has created shortages, leading to a surge in counterfeit medications globally, with the World Health Organization estimating 10% of medicines are fake; this is fueled by compounding pharmacies and exacerbated by inadequate consumer awareness.
Counterfeit Weight-Loss Drugs: A Global Health Crisis
The high demand for weight-loss drugs like Ozempic has created shortages, leading to a surge in counterfeit medications globally, with the World Health Organization estimating 10% of medicines are fake; this is fueled by compounding pharmacies and exacerbated by inadequate consumer awareness.
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44% Bias Score
Global Candida auris Surge Raises Urgent Health Concerns
The multi-drug resistant fungus Candida auris is spreading globally, with the US reporting a record 4514 infections in 2023, Germany a sixfold increase to 77 cases, and the UK 134 cases between November 2024 and April 2025, prompting increased surveillance and calls for new treatments.
Global Candida auris Surge Raises Urgent Health Concerns
The multi-drug resistant fungus Candida auris is spreading globally, with the US reporting a record 4514 infections in 2023, Germany a sixfold increase to 77 cases, and the UK 134 cases between November 2024 and April 2025, prompting increased surveillance and calls for new treatments.
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52% Bias Score
WHO and WMO Report Highlights Urgent Need for Action on Heat Stress in the Workplace
A new report from the WHO and WMO reveals that over 2.4 billion workers globally are exposed to extreme heat, resulting in over 22.85 million workplace accidents and nearly 19,000 deaths annually; the report calls for immediate action to mitigate the escalating impact.
WHO and WMO Report Highlights Urgent Need for Action on Heat Stress in the Workplace
A new report from the WHO and WMO reveals that over 2.4 billion workers globally are exposed to extreme heat, resulting in over 22.85 million workplace accidents and nearly 19,000 deaths annually; the report calls for immediate action to mitigate the escalating impact.
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28% Bias Score
Global Heat Stress Impacts Half the World's Population
Half of the world's population already suffers from heat stress, impacting productivity and health, according to a new WHO and WMO report, which calls for immediate action and collaborative heat plans to mitigate the growing crisis.
Global Heat Stress Impacts Half the World's Population
Half of the world's population already suffers from heat stress, impacting productivity and health, according to a new WHO and WMO report, which calls for immediate action and collaborative heat plans to mitigate the growing crisis.
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24% Bias Score
WHO Declares Corporal Punishment a Global Public Health Crisis
The WHO declared corporal punishment a global public health concern; a new report shows children exposed are 24% less likely to be developmentally on track, with 1.2 billion children affected yearly, and 17% suffering severe forms in the last month. 68 states have fully banned it.
WHO Declares Corporal Punishment a Global Public Health Crisis
The WHO declared corporal punishment a global public health concern; a new report shows children exposed are 24% less likely to be developmentally on track, with 1.2 billion children affected yearly, and 17% suffering severe forms in the last month. 68 states have fully banned it.
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48% Bias Score
Global Suicide Rates Decline by 30% Since 1990
A global analysis of WHO data reveals a nearly 30% decrease in suicide rates between 1990 and 2021, from 10.33 to 7.24 deaths per 100,000 people, although this masks potential underreporting; high-income countries saw a sharper decline than low-to-middle-income countries.
Global Suicide Rates Decline by 30% Since 1990
A global analysis of WHO data reveals a nearly 30% decrease in suicide rates between 1990 and 2021, from 10.33 to 7.24 deaths per 100,000 people, although this masks potential underreporting; high-income countries saw a sharper decline than low-to-middle-income countries.
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20% Bias Score
Global Disparities in Medicine Affordability Revealed
A study analyzing 549 essential medicines across 72 markets reveals that while richer nations pay higher list prices, their purchasing power results in lower effective costs compared to poorer nations, where essential medicines can cost low-income individuals several weeks' wages.
Global Disparities in Medicine Affordability Revealed
A study analyzing 549 essential medicines across 72 markets reveals that while richer nations pay higher list prices, their purchasing power results in lower effective costs compared to poorer nations, where essential medicines can cost low-income individuals several weeks' wages.
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56% Bias Score
80% of Type 2 Diabetes Cases are Preventable: Global Diabetes Projections
A new report reveals that 80% of type 2 diabetes cases are preventable through lifestyle changes like healthy eating and regular exercise; the International Diabetes Federation projects a dramatic increase in diabetes cases globally by 2050.
80% of Type 2 Diabetes Cases are Preventable: Global Diabetes Projections
A new report reveals that 80% of type 2 diabetes cases are preventable through lifestyle changes like healthy eating and regular exercise; the International Diabetes Federation projects a dramatic increase in diabetes cases globally by 2050.
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48% Bias Score
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