Global Study Links Higher Suicide Risk to Mondays and New Year's Day
A global study of over 1.7 million suicides (1971-2019) found higher suicide risks on Mondays and New Year's Day in most countries, particularly for men, possibly due to the 'broken-promise effect'; regional variations existed, highlighting the need for localized suicide prevention strategies.
Global Study Links Higher Suicide Risk to Mondays and New Year's Day
A global study of over 1.7 million suicides (1971-2019) found higher suicide risks on Mondays and New Year's Day in most countries, particularly for men, possibly due to the 'broken-promise effect'; regional variations existed, highlighting the need for localized suicide prevention strategies.
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28% Bias Score
India's TB Crisis: 62.4 Million Projected Cases, \$146 Billion GDP Loss
A study projects over 62.4 million tuberculosis cases and 8.1 million deaths in India from 2021 to 2040, causing over \$146 billion in GDP loss, highlighting the need for improved detection and treatment.
India's TB Crisis: 62.4 Million Projected Cases, \$146 Billion GDP Loss
A study projects over 62.4 million tuberculosis cases and 8.1 million deaths in India from 2021 to 2040, causing over \$146 billion in GDP loss, highlighting the need for improved detection and treatment.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Plans Day-One WHO Withdrawal
Donald Trump's transition team plans a January 20th withdrawal from the World Health Organization, cutting its largest donor (16 percent of funding in 2022-23) and potentially weakening global pandemic response, driven by his long-standing criticism of the WHO's handling of COVID-19.
Trump Plans Day-One WHO Withdrawal
Donald Trump's transition team plans a January 20th withdrawal from the World Health Organization, cutting its largest donor (16 percent of funding in 2022-23) and potentially weakening global pandemic response, driven by his long-standing criticism of the WHO's handling of COVID-19.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Plans US Withdrawal from WHO Upon 2025 Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team plans to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) on his 2025 inauguration, echoing his 2020 attempt and aligning with his criticisms of the organization's handling of COVID-19 and alleged ties to China, potentially weakening global heal...
Trump Plans US Withdrawal from WHO Upon 2025 Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team plans to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) on his 2025 inauguration, echoing his 2020 attempt and aligning with his criticisms of the organization's handling of COVID-19 and alleged ties to China, potentially weakening global heal...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Team to Withdraw U.S. from WHO on Inauguration Day
Donald Trump's team plans to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO) on January 20th, impacting global health response and potentially shifting leadership to China, despite internal disagreements within the Trump team.
Trump Team to Withdraw U.S. from WHO on Inauguration Day
Donald Trump's team plans to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO) on January 20th, impacting global health response and potentially shifting leadership to China, despite internal disagreements within the Trump team.
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48% Bias Score
EMERGENCY's Christmas Shops Fund Global Healthcare
EMERGENCY's Christmas shops, open until December 24th in 23 Italian cities, sell ethically sourced gifts from Uganda, Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, and India to fund their global healthcare initiatives.
EMERGENCY's Christmas Shops Fund Global Healthcare
EMERGENCY's Christmas shops, open until December 24th in 23 Italian cities, sell ethically sourced gifts from Uganda, Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, and India to fund their global healthcare initiatives.
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40% Bias Score
WHO Reports Decreasing COVID-19 Cases and Deaths, but Highlights Ongoing Challenges
By November 10, 2024, the WHO reported over 776 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 7 million deaths globally, with a recent 39% decrease in cases and 36% decrease in deaths; however, underreporting is acknowledged, along with the continued burden of long COVID and vaccination inequities.
WHO Reports Decreasing COVID-19 Cases and Deaths, but Highlights Ongoing Challenges
By November 10, 2024, the WHO reported over 776 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 7 million deaths globally, with a recent 39% decrease in cases and 36% decrease in deaths; however, underreporting is acknowledged, along with the continued burden of long COVID and vaccination inequities.
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16% Bias Score
Loneliness Linked to Increased Risk of Premature Death and Severe Health Issues
Studies reveal loneliness significantly increases the risk of premature death (30%), cardiovascular disease (3x), and weakened immunity (12% reduced immune cell function). These findings highlight the critical link between social isolation and health outcomes.
Loneliness Linked to Increased Risk of Premature Death and Severe Health Issues
Studies reveal loneliness significantly increases the risk of premature death (30%), cardiovascular disease (3x), and weakened immunity (12% reduced immune cell function). These findings highlight the critical link between social isolation and health outcomes.
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40% Bias Score
Global Diabetes Cases Double Since 1990, Underscoring Treatment Gaps
A new Lancet study reveals over 800 million people globally have diabetes—double the 1990 figure—with the largest increases in low- and middle-income countries due to lifestyle changes and limited treatment access; resulting in over 445 million untreated adults in 2022.
Global Diabetes Cases Double Since 1990, Underscoring Treatment Gaps
A new Lancet study reveals over 800 million people globally have diabetes—double the 1990 figure—with the largest increases in low- and middle-income countries due to lifestyle changes and limited treatment access; resulting in over 445 million untreated adults in 2022.
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36% Bias Score
Nigeria Launches First Malaria Vaccination Campaign
Nigeria launched its first malaria vaccination campaign on December 2, 2024, using the R21/Matrix-M vaccine in two high-risk states, aiming to reduce the disease's burden that caused 31% of the roughly 600,000 global malaria deaths in 2023.
Nigeria Launches First Malaria Vaccination Campaign
Nigeria launched its first malaria vaccination campaign on December 2, 2024, using the R21/Matrix-M vaccine in two high-risk states, aiming to reduce the disease's burden that caused 31% of the roughly 600,000 global malaria deaths in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Increased Life Expectancy Doesn't Mean More Healthy Years: Global Study
A global study reveals that increased life expectancy is not matched by a similar rise in healthy life expectancy, with the gap widening 13% in the past two decades; the US, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK show the largest gaps, while Lesoto, Central African Republic, Somalia, and Micronesia show...
Increased Life Expectancy Doesn't Mean More Healthy Years: Global Study
A global study reveals that increased life expectancy is not matched by a similar rise in healthy life expectancy, with the gap widening 13% in the past two decades; the US, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK show the largest gaps, while Lesoto, Central African Republic, Somalia, and Micronesia show...
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32% Bias Score
Postpartum Depression: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment
Postpartum depression (PPD), affecting many new mothers, involves persistent sadness, loss of interest, and guilt, impacting daily life; risk factors include hormonal changes, prior depression, and lack of support; treatment involves lifestyle changes and professional help.
Postpartum Depression: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment
Postpartum depression (PPD), affecting many new mothers, involves persistent sadness, loss of interest, and guilt, impacting daily life; risk factors include hormonal changes, prior depression, and lack of support; treatment involves lifestyle changes and professional help.
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52% Bias Score