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Socioeconomic Status Impacts Children's Biological Aging: A Telomere Study
A study of 1,160 European children (6-11 years) found that those from high-income families had 5% longer telomeres (cellular aging markers) than low-income peers; girls had 5.6% longer telomeres than boys; and higher BMI correlated with shorter telomeres. Children from low-income families showed bio...
Socioeconomic Status Impacts Children's Biological Aging: A Telomere Study
A study of 1,160 European children (6-11 years) found that those from high-income families had 5% longer telomeres (cellular aging markers) than low-income peers; girls had 5.6% longer telomeres than boys; and higher BMI correlated with shorter telomeres. Children from low-income families showed bio...
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32% Bias Score
RIVM Launches Nationwide Campaign to Boost Cancer Screening Participation
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) is implementing a multi-pronged strategy to improve participation in national cancer screenings by targeting underserved communities, utilizing local leaders, and creating accessible information materials, aiming to address re...
RIVM Launches Nationwide Campaign to Boost Cancer Screening Participation
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) is implementing a multi-pronged strategy to improve participation in national cancer screenings by targeting underserved communities, utilizing local leaders, and creating accessible information materials, aiming to address re...
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36% Bias Score
Early Childhood Air Pollution Linked to Poorer Adolescent Health in UK
A UK study of 9,000 children born between 2000 and 2002 found that those exposed to high air pollution levels aged two to four had a 33% higher risk of poor health at age 17; this disproportionately affects ethnic minorities and those in deprived areas.
Early Childhood Air Pollution Linked to Poorer Adolescent Health in UK
A UK study of 9,000 children born between 2000 and 2002 found that those exposed to high air pollution levels aged two to four had a 33% higher risk of poor health at age 17; this disproportionately affects ethnic minorities and those in deprived areas.
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24% Bias Score
Unaffordable Healthcare Leads to Child's Death in Madagascar
A four-year-old child died in Antananarivo, Madagascar, after his family discharged him due to lack of funds for treatment, highlighting a systemic issue where many die due to unaffordable healthcare despite government initiatives like the emergency health fund.
Unaffordable Healthcare Leads to Child's Death in Madagascar
A four-year-old child died in Antananarivo, Madagascar, after his family discharged him due to lack of funds for treatment, highlighting a systemic issue where many die due to unaffordable healthcare despite government initiatives like the emergency health fund.
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44% Bias Score
US Cancer Deaths Decline, but Obesity-Related Cancers and Racial Disparities Rise
The 2024 Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, released Monday, shows an overall decline in US cancer deaths from 2001-2022, but also reveals rising incidence rates for several cancers linked to obesity and significant racial disparities in mortality rates, particularly among Black wo...
US Cancer Deaths Decline, but Obesity-Related Cancers and Racial Disparities Rise
The 2024 Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, released Monday, shows an overall decline in US cancer deaths from 2001-2022, but also reveals rising incidence rates for several cancers linked to obesity and significant racial disparities in mortality rates, particularly among Black wo...
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20% Bias Score
US Autism Diagnoses Rise to One in 31 Among 8-Year-Olds
The CDC reports a rise in autism diagnoses among 8-year-olds in the US from one in 36 in 2020 to one in 31 in 2022, largely due to improved awareness, broader diagnostic criteria, and increased access to services; however, racial disparities persist and further research is needed.
US Autism Diagnoses Rise to One in 31 Among 8-Year-Olds
The CDC reports a rise in autism diagnoses among 8-year-olds in the US from one in 36 in 2020 to one in 31 in 2022, largely due to improved awareness, broader diagnostic criteria, and increased access to services; however, racial disparities persist and further research is needed.
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48% Bias Score
Removing Fluoride from US Water: 25 Million More Decayed Teeth, $9.8 Billion Cost Projected
A new study estimates that removing fluoride from US public water would cause 25.4 million additional decayed teeth in children within five years, costing $9.8 billion in healthcare; these numbers would more than double within 10 years, disproportionately impacting low-income families.
Removing Fluoride from US Water: 25 Million More Decayed Teeth, $9.8 Billion Cost Projected
A new study estimates that removing fluoride from US public water would cause 25.4 million additional decayed teeth in children within five years, costing $9.8 billion in healthcare; these numbers would more than double within 10 years, disproportionately impacting low-income families.
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52% Bias Score
West Midlands Towns Report Highest Obesity Rates in UK
Three West Midlands towns—Walsall, Cannock Chase, and Tamworth—have the UK's highest obesity rates, with 36.2%, 37.8%, and 37.4% of residents, respectively, attributed to the cost of healthy food and easy access to fast food.
West Midlands Towns Report Highest Obesity Rates in UK
Three West Midlands towns—Walsall, Cannock Chase, and Tamworth—have the UK's highest obesity rates, with 36.2%, 37.8%, and 37.4% of residents, respectively, attributed to the cost of healthy food and easy access to fast food.
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52% Bias Score
Montreal's Tuberculosis Cases Surge 53%, Exposing Healthcare Gaps
Montreal saw a 53% surge in tuberculosis cases in 2024 (203 vs. an average of 123 annually in the previous decade), largely affecting uninsured individuals (48% in 2024) born outside Canada (89% since 2015), prompting calls for better healthcare access.
Montreal's Tuberculosis Cases Surge 53%, Exposing Healthcare Gaps
Montreal saw a 53% surge in tuberculosis cases in 2024 (203 vs. an average of 123 annually in the previous decade), largely affecting uninsured individuals (48% in 2024) born outside Canada (89% since 2015), prompting calls for better healthcare access.
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24% Bias Score
Rising Cancer Deaths in the U.S. Despite Overall Decline
A new report reveals that while overall cancer deaths are declining in the U.S., deaths from several cancers—including melanoma, oral cancers, and those affecting bones, joints, pancreas, uterus, and liver—are increasing due to factors such as obesity, delayed diagnosis, and an aging population.
Rising Cancer Deaths in the U.S. Despite Overall Decline
A new report reveals that while overall cancer deaths are declining in the U.S., deaths from several cancers—including melanoma, oral cancers, and those affecting bones, joints, pancreas, uterus, and liver—are increasing due to factors such as obesity, delayed diagnosis, and an aging population.
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20% Bias Score
CDC Study Shows Rising Autism Diagnosis Rate in US Children
A new CDC study reveals a rising autism diagnosis rate among American children, increasing from 1 in 36 in 2020 to 1 in 31 in 2022, with significant variations across demographics and geographic locations, potentially reflecting improved diagnostic practices and access to services.
CDC Study Shows Rising Autism Diagnosis Rate in US Children
A new CDC study reveals a rising autism diagnosis rate among American children, increasing from 1 in 36 in 2020 to 1 in 31 in 2022, with significant variations across demographics and geographic locations, potentially reflecting improved diagnostic practices and access to services.
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64% Bias Score
Federal Layoffs Gut Native American Health Program
The $32.5 million annual Healthy Tribes program, combating chronic diseases among Native Americans, was eliminated via federal layoffs, leaving tribal leaders questioning the federal government's commitment to its trust responsibilities and jeopardizing crucial health services.
Federal Layoffs Gut Native American Health Program
The $32.5 million annual Healthy Tribes program, combating chronic diseases among Native Americans, was eliminated via federal layoffs, leaving tribal leaders questioning the federal government's commitment to its trust responsibilities and jeopardizing crucial health services.
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56% Bias Score
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