Soaring Demand for Expensive Weight-Loss Drugs in the Netherlands
The number of Dutch citizens purchasing costly new weight-loss drugs increased dramatically from 2000 prescriptions in 2022 to 109,000 in 2023, raising concerns about accessibility and the strain on the healthcare system due to high costs and potential exacerbation of health inequalities.
Soaring Demand for Expensive Weight-Loss Drugs in the Netherlands
The number of Dutch citizens purchasing costly new weight-loss drugs increased dramatically from 2000 prescriptions in 2022 to 109,000 in 2023, raising concerns about accessibility and the strain on the healthcare system due to high costs and potential exacerbation of health inequalities.
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52% Bias Score
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Among Young Women in US, Underscoring Health Disparities
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in mortality rates between Black and White women and underscoring the need for enhanced research and tailored treatment app...
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Among Young Women in US, Underscoring Health Disparities
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in mortality rates between Black and White women and underscoring the need for enhanced research and tailored treatment app...
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32% Bias Score
Cancer Death Rates Decline, But Diagnoses Rise in Certain Groups
The American Cancer Society's annual report reveals a 34% drop in cancer death rates from 1991-2022, but also highlights rising diagnoses among younger and middle-aged women, particularly for oral cavity, pancreatic, uterine corpus, and liver cancers; pancreatic cancer shows lagging progress, urging...
Cancer Death Rates Decline, But Diagnoses Rise in Certain Groups
The American Cancer Society's annual report reveals a 34% drop in cancer death rates from 1991-2022, but also highlights rising diagnoses among younger and middle-aged women, particularly for oral cavity, pancreatic, uterine corpus, and liver cancers; pancreatic cancer shows lagging progress, urging...
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36% Bias Score
Disparities in Food Allergies Among Asian American Children
A Stanford University study found that Filipino, Vietnamese, and Native Hawaiian children under 18 are disproportionately vulnerable to food allergies, with rates significantly higher than the national average, underscoring the need for culturally sensitive research and healthcare solutions for Asia...
Disparities in Food Allergies Among Asian American Children
A Stanford University study found that Filipino, Vietnamese, and Native Hawaiian children under 18 are disproportionately vulnerable to food allergies, with rates significantly higher than the national average, underscoring the need for culturally sensitive research and healthcare solutions for Asia...
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24% 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
EPA Air Quality Monitors Disproportionately Located in Whiter Neighborhoods
New research reveals that the Environmental Protection Agency's air quality monitors are disproportionately located in whiter neighborhoods in the US, leaving communities of color less protected from dangerous pollutants; the study suggests this disparity may be due to political factors and institut...
EPA Air Quality Monitors Disproportionately Located in Whiter Neighborhoods
New research reveals that the Environmental Protection Agency's air quality monitors are disproportionately located in whiter neighborhoods in the US, leaving communities of color less protected from dangerous pollutants; the study suggests this disparity may be due to political factors and institut...
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20% Bias Score
Trump Administration Withdraws FDA's Menthol Ban
The Trump administration withdrew the FDA's proposed rule to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, reversing a Biden administration priority after intense lobbying; the rule, submitted in October 2023, aimed to reduce smoking-related deaths and health disparities, but its withdrawal leaves ong...
Trump Administration Withdraws FDA's Menthol Ban
The Trump administration withdrew the FDA's proposed rule to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, reversing a Biden administration priority after intense lobbying; the rule, submitted in October 2023, aimed to reduce smoking-related deaths and health disparities, but its withdrawal leaves ong...
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44% Bias Score
Cancer Diagnoses Rising Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a sharp increase in cancer diagnoses among young women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting the need for increased awareness, early detection, and research into prevention.
Cancer Diagnoses Rising Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a sharp increase in cancer diagnoses among young women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting the need for increased awareness, early detection, and research into prevention.
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28% Bias Score
Dementia Risk in US to Double by 2060: Study
New research shows 42% of Americans over 55 will develop dementia, with annual diagnoses projected to double by 2060 due to the aging population and racial disparities, highlighting the urgent need for preventative policies.
Dementia Risk in US to Double by 2060: Study
New research shows 42% of Americans over 55 will develop dementia, with annual diagnoses projected to double by 2060 due to the aging population and racial disparities, highlighting the urgent need for preventative policies.
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24% Bias Score
Record High in Early-Stage Cancer Diagnoses in England
In England, 58.7% of approximately 206,000 cancer diagnoses between September 2023 and August 2024 were at stages one or two, a record high and a 7,000-patient increase compared to pre-pandemic levels, though survival rates remain lower than in the rest of Europe and disparities exist between afflue...
Record High in Early-Stage Cancer Diagnoses in England
In England, 58.7% of approximately 206,000 cancer diagnoses between September 2023 and August 2024 were at stages one or two, a record high and a 7,000-patient increase compared to pre-pandemic levels, though survival rates remain lower than in the rest of Europe and disparities exist between afflue...
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44% Bias Score
European Cancer Survival Disparities Highlight Urgent Need for Improved Healthcare
In 2021, cancer caused 1.1 million deaths (21.6% of total deaths) in the European Union, with survival rates varying significantly by cancer type and country due to differences in diagnosis and treatment access. Data from 29 European countries (including 24 EU countries) shows disparities in cancer ...
European Cancer Survival Disparities Highlight Urgent Need for Improved Healthcare
In 2021, cancer caused 1.1 million deaths (21.6% of total deaths) in the European Union, with survival rates varying significantly by cancer type and country due to differences in diagnosis and treatment access. Data from 29 European countries (including 24 EU countries) shows disparities in cancer ...
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16% Bias Score
Walgreens Explores Privatization Amid US Pharmacy Industry Crisis
Walgreens, facing financial difficulties and decreased profitability, is reportedly considering going private amid a wider struggle in the US pharmacy industry that disproportionately affects minority communities, and is marked by decreased prescription drug reimbursement rates and increased online ...
Walgreens Explores Privatization Amid US Pharmacy Industry Crisis
Walgreens, facing financial difficulties and decreased profitability, is reportedly considering going private amid a wider struggle in the US pharmacy industry that disproportionately affects minority communities, and is marked by decreased prescription drug reimbursement rates and increased online ...
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40% Bias Score