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Scientists Call for Halt to "Mirror Life" Microbe Research
An international group of 38 leading scientists, including Nobel laureates, calls for a halt to "mirror life" microbe research, citing unprecedented risks of lethal infections that could evade immune systems and spread unchecked, harming humans, animals, and plants, as detailed in a 299-page report ...
Scientists Call for Halt to "Mirror Life" Microbe Research
An international group of 38 leading scientists, including Nobel laureates, calls for a halt to "mirror life" microbe research, citing unprecedented risks of lethal infections that could evade immune systems and spread unchecked, harming humans, animals, and plants, as detailed in a 299-page report ...
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48% Bias Score
"Moroccan Firm Moldiag Addresses African Monkeypox Diagnostic Gap with Affordable Tests"
"Moldiag, a Moroccan company, is producing and distributing affordable monkeypox tests (\$5) across Africa, addressing critical diagnostic gaps and aiming to improve response times to outbreaks, though it awaits WHO approval."
"Moroccan Firm Moldiag Addresses African Monkeypox Diagnostic Gap with Affordable Tests"
"Moldiag, a Moroccan company, is producing and distributing affordable monkeypox tests (\$5) across Africa, addressing critical diagnostic gaps and aiming to improve response times to outbreaks, though it awaits WHO approval."
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36% Bias Score
Alternative Cancer Therapies: Claims vs. Evidence
Despite claims from several high-profile individuals that alternative therapies like specific diets can cure cancer, major cancer organizations say there is no medical evidence supporting such claims, and some alternative therapies may even be harmful.
Alternative Cancer Therapies: Claims vs. Evidence
Despite claims from several high-profile individuals that alternative therapies like specific diets can cure cancer, major cancer organizations say there is no medical evidence supporting such claims, and some alternative therapies may even be harmful.
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56% Bias Score
Nigeria Launches Malaria Vaccination Campaign
Nigeria launched a malaria vaccination campaign last week in Bayelsa state, aiming to prevent severe illness and death from the mosquito-borne disease; the WHO reported 263 million malaria cases and 597,000 deaths worldwide in 2023, with Nigeria having the largest burden in Africa.
Nigeria Launches Malaria Vaccination Campaign
Nigeria launched a malaria vaccination campaign last week in Bayelsa state, aiming to prevent severe illness and death from the mosquito-borne disease; the WHO reported 263 million malaria cases and 597,000 deaths worldwide in 2023, with Nigeria having the largest burden in Africa.
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36% Bias Score
Rising Bowel Cancer Rates in Young Adults: A Global Concern
Rates of bowel cancer are rising among younger adults globally, with a 3.6% annual increase in England, potentially linked to diet, obesity, and improved detection; the increase is documented across various economies.
Rising Bowel Cancer Rates in Young Adults: A Global Concern
Rates of bowel cancer are rising among younger adults globally, with a 3.6% annual increase in England, potentially linked to diet, obesity, and improved detection; the increase is documented across various economies.
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44% Bias Score
OSF Reorganization: Continued Commitment to Human Rights Amidst Funding Shifts
Despite internal restructuring and program closures, Open Society Foundations (OSF) affirms its commitment to human rights, committing $400 million to green jobs and launching a new program protecting environmental defenders while reducing its global workforce from 800 to 600.
OSF Reorganization: Continued Commitment to Human Rights Amidst Funding Shifts
Despite internal restructuring and program closures, Open Society Foundations (OSF) affirms its commitment to human rights, committing $400 million to green jobs and launching a new program protecting environmental defenders while reducing its global workforce from 800 to 600.
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20% Bias Score
Lenacapavir: A Breakthrough in HIV Prevention
Two large clinical trials showed lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injection, to be 96–100% effective in preventing HIV, exceeding daily oral PrEP's real-world effectiveness; this breakthrough could significantly curb the global HIV epidemic, though access challenges remain.
Lenacapavir: A Breakthrough in HIV Prevention
Two large clinical trials showed lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injection, to be 96–100% effective in preventing HIV, exceeding daily oral PrEP's real-world effectiveness; this breakthrough could significantly curb the global HIV epidemic, though access challenges remain.
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52% Bias Score
Asymptomatic Bird Flu Found in Horses Raises Pandemic Concerns
A study in Emerging Infectious Diseases reveals that horses can be infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus without displaying symptoms, raising fears of undetected spread and increased risk of human infection, particularly given the close proximity of horses to humans.
Asymptomatic Bird Flu Found in Horses Raises Pandemic Concerns
A study in Emerging Infectious Diseases reveals that horses can be infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus without displaying symptoms, raising fears of undetected spread and increased risk of human infection, particularly given the close proximity of horses to humans.
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52% Bias Score
"Nigeria Launches Malaria Vaccination Campaign Amidst High Case Numbers"
"Nigeria launched a malaria vaccination campaign in Bayelsa state last week, aiming to prevent severe illness and death from the mosquito-borne disease; the WHO reported 263 million malaria cases and 597,000 deaths worldwide in 2023."
"Nigeria Launches Malaria Vaccination Campaign Amidst High Case Numbers"
"Nigeria launched a malaria vaccination campaign in Bayelsa state last week, aiming to prevent severe illness and death from the mosquito-borne disease; the WHO reported 263 million malaria cases and 597,000 deaths worldwide in 2023."
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40% Bias Score
DRC Disease Outbreak: 527 Cases, Slow Response Highlights Systemic Issues
A disease outbreak in the remote Panzi region of the Democratic Republic of Congo's Kwango province has caused 527 reported illnesses and at least 31 deaths, with 225 children affected; poor sample quality hampers identification of the pathogen, while a slow response highlights inadequate infrastruc...
DRC Disease Outbreak: 527 Cases, Slow Response Highlights Systemic Issues
A disease outbreak in the remote Panzi region of the Democratic Republic of Congo's Kwango province has caused 527 reported illnesses and at least 31 deaths, with 225 children affected; poor sample quality hampers identification of the pathogen, while a slow response highlights inadequate infrastruc...
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36% Bias Score
\"Global Malaria Cases Rise by 4% in 2023, Despite Treatment Advances\"\
\"The WHO reported 263 million malaria cases globally in 2023, a 4% increase from the previous year, with 597,000 deaths primarily in Africa; progress in treatment and prevention is hampered by insufficient funding and climate change impacts.\"
\"Global Malaria Cases Rise by 4% in 2023, Despite Treatment Advances\"\
\"The WHO reported 263 million malaria cases globally in 2023, a 4% increase from the previous year, with 597,000 deaths primarily in Africa; progress in treatment and prevention is hampered by insufficient funding and climate change impacts.\"
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44% Bias Score
African Startup Moldiag Fills Mpox Testing Gap
Moldiag, a Moroccan startup, is the first African company to mass-produce and distribute mpox tests, addressing shortages and high costs in an outbreak affecting over 59,000 people across 20 African countries, fulfilling a post-COVID-19 commitment by African nations to reduce medical import dependen...
African Startup Moldiag Fills Mpox Testing Gap
Moldiag, a Moroccan startup, is the first African company to mass-produce and distribute mpox tests, addressing shortages and high costs in an outbreak affecting over 59,000 people across 20 African countries, fulfilling a post-COVID-19 commitment by African nations to reduce medical import dependen...
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40% Bias Score
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