Trump to Withdraw US from WHO Upon Inauguration
Incoming US President Donald Trump plans to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) on his first day in office, jeopardizing the organization's budget and the US's access to global health information, despite the US being the largest financial contributor and the move being viewed a...
Trump to Withdraw US from WHO Upon Inauguration
Incoming US President Donald Trump plans to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) on his first day in office, jeopardizing the organization's budget and the US's access to global health information, despite the US being the largest financial contributor and the move being viewed a...
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Doctors Highlight Morocco's Pediatric Cardiology Crisis
A Dutch medical team, working with the Qalb Foundation, traveled to Morocco to perform free heart surgeries on children, revealing a severe shortage of pediatric cardiologists and highlighting systemic healthcare disparities; despite successful surgeries on five children, one baby arrived too late f...
Dutch Doctors Highlight Morocco's Pediatric Cardiology Crisis
A Dutch medical team, working with the Qalb Foundation, traveled to Morocco to perform free heart surgeries on children, revealing a severe shortage of pediatric cardiologists and highlighting systemic healthcare disparities; despite successful surgeries on five children, one baby arrived too late f...
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36% Bias Score
Carter Center's Guinea Worm Eradication Effort Nears Success
The Carter Center, founded by former President Jimmy Carter, spearheaded a global effort to eradicate Guinea worm disease, resulting in a 99.9% reduction in human cases from 3.5 million in 1986 to only 14 in 2023, demonstrating the impact of targeted public health interventions.
Carter Center's Guinea Worm Eradication Effort Nears Success
The Carter Center, founded by former President Jimmy Carter, spearheaded a global effort to eradicate Guinea worm disease, resulting in a 99.9% reduction in human cases from 3.5 million in 1986 to only 14 in 2023, demonstrating the impact of targeted public health interventions.
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28% Bias Score
China Expands Traditional Chinese Medicine Globally and Domestically
China is intensifying its global promotion of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) while simultaneously expanding its domestic reach and quality, with initiatives ranging from international collaborations to establishing specialized TCM centers and integrating TCM into mainstream healthcare.
China Expands Traditional Chinese Medicine Globally and Domestically
China is intensifying its global promotion of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) while simultaneously expanding its domestic reach and quality, with initiatives ranging from international collaborations to establishing specialized TCM centers and integrating TCM into mainstream healthcare.
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48% Bias Score
COVID-19: Five Years Later—Deaths, Variants, and Lingering Impacts
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, over 20 million deaths are estimated, with the Omicron variant currently dominant; however, scientists are developing new vaccines and researching the lingering effects of long COVID.
COVID-19: Five Years Later—Deaths, Variants, and Lingering Impacts
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, over 20 million deaths are estimated, with the Omicron variant currently dominant; however, scientists are developing new vaccines and researching the lingering effects of long COVID.
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28% Bias Score
New Alzheimer's Drugs Show Promise but Face Accessibility Barriers
New Alzheimer's drugs, lecanemab and donanemab, slow disease progression by about 30% but are expensive (£20,000-£25,000 annually), require specialized administration and monitoring, and are therefore inaccessible to most of the world's 50 million dementia sufferers, two-thirds of whom live in low- ...
New Alzheimer's Drugs Show Promise but Face Accessibility Barriers
New Alzheimer's drugs, lecanemab and donanemab, slow disease progression by about 30% but are expensive (£20,000-£25,000 annually), require specialized administration and monitoring, and are therefore inaccessible to most of the world's 50 million dementia sufferers, two-thirds of whom live in low- ...
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36% Bias Score
Australia's Loneliness Crisis: High Prevalence, Costly Impact, and Lack of National Strategy
In Australia, 25% of people report persistent loneliness, costing \$2.7 billion annually in healthcare; young adults report highest rates, with men affected 1.5 times more than women; lack of national strategy hinders effective interventions.
Australia's Loneliness Crisis: High Prevalence, Costly Impact, and Lack of National Strategy
In Australia, 25% of people report persistent loneliness, costing \$2.7 billion annually in healthcare; young adults report highest rates, with men affected 1.5 times more than women; lack of national strategy hinders effective interventions.
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40% Bias Score
China's Three-Tiered TCM Innovation System Drives Global Leadership
China's new three-tiered innovation system for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has led to over 1200 provincial research platforms, 43 approved TCM products since 2023, and significant advancements in research and resource management, positioning the country for global leadership in integrative me...
China's Three-Tiered TCM Innovation System Drives Global Leadership
China's new three-tiered innovation system for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has led to over 1200 provincial research platforms, 43 approved TCM products since 2023, and significant advancements in research and resource management, positioning the country for global leadership in integrative me...
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52% Bias Score
Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Annually
A new study finds that sugary drinks cause approximately 2.2 million new type 2 diabetes cases and 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases yearly globally, with the highest rates in Colombia (48% of new diabetes cases) and Mexico (nearly 33%).
Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Annually
A new study finds that sugary drinks cause approximately 2.2 million new type 2 diabetes cases and 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases yearly globally, with the highest rates in Colombia (48% of new diabetes cases) and Mexico (nearly 33%).
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40% Bias Score
96% of Online Pharmacies Operate Illegally, Posing Serious Health Risks
A U.S. Trade Representative's report found that 96% of the world's roughly 35,000 online pharmacies operate illegally, selling potentially dangerous drugs and endangering consumers; at least nine deaths resulted from counterfeit opioids sold through fake online drugstores.
96% of Online Pharmacies Operate Illegally, Posing Serious Health Risks
A U.S. Trade Representative's report found that 96% of the world's roughly 35,000 online pharmacies operate illegally, selling potentially dangerous drugs and endangering consumers; at least nine deaths resulted from counterfeit opioids sold through fake online drugstores.
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48% Bias Score
Contained Monkeypox Outbreak in China
China's swift response contained a recent monkeypox outbreak linked to a traveler from the Democratic Republic of Congo; four close contacts exhibited mild symptoms and received medical treatment, with no community spread.
Contained Monkeypox Outbreak in China
China's swift response contained a recent monkeypox outbreak linked to a traveler from the Democratic Republic of Congo; four close contacts exhibited mild symptoms and received medical treatment, with no community spread.
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44% Bias Score
Sheba Medical Center: Leading Global Health Innovation Amidst Crisis
Since October 7, 2023, Sheba Medical Center in Israel has provided critical care to civilians and soldiers, while also focusing on post-conflict plans to improve global health through medical innovation, humanitarian outreach, research, education, and diplomacy.
Sheba Medical Center: Leading Global Health Innovation Amidst Crisis
Since October 7, 2023, Sheba Medical Center in Israel has provided critical care to civilians and soldiers, while also focusing on post-conflict plans to improve global health through medical innovation, humanitarian outreach, research, education, and diplomacy.
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48% Bias Score