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Rising Temperatures in the US Correlate with Increased Sugar Consumption
A new study reveals a concerning link between rising temperatures in the United States and increased consumption of added sugar, particularly among low-income and less-educated populations, resulting in over 100 million pounds of extra sugar consumed annually.
Rising Temperatures in the US Correlate with Increased Sugar Consumption
A new study reveals a concerning link between rising temperatures in the United States and increased consumption of added sugar, particularly among low-income and less-educated populations, resulting in over 100 million pounds of extra sugar consumed annually.
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36% Bias Score
Dental Health Disparities in England: A Focus on Deprived Areas
England's new breakfast clubs will include oral health training, addressing stark inequalities in children's dental health, particularly in deprived areas where tooth decay is significantly higher and NHS dental access is limited.
Dental Health Disparities in England: A Focus on Deprived Areas
England's new breakfast clubs will include oral health training, addressing stark inequalities in children's dental health, particularly in deprived areas where tooth decay is significantly higher and NHS dental access is limited.
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40% Bias Score
Blackpool's Premature Mortality Rate 2.5 Times Higher Than Richmond's
A new study reveals a drastic difference in premature mortality rates across England and Wales, with Blackpool having 2.5 times the rate of Richmond upon Thames. The research, conducted by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), tracked deaths between 2021 and 2023, revealing a substantial North-S...
Blackpool's Premature Mortality Rate 2.5 Times Higher Than Richmond's
A new study reveals a drastic difference in premature mortality rates across England and Wales, with Blackpool having 2.5 times the rate of Richmond upon Thames. The research, conducted by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), tracked deaths between 2021 and 2023, revealing a substantial North-S...
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44% Bias Score
Lower Childhood Income Linked to Faster Cellular Aging
A study of 1,160 European children (ages 6-11) found that those from low-income families have shorter telomeres and higher cortisol levels, suggesting faster cellular aging; this is linked to family wealth factors like having a private room or number of vehicles.
Lower Childhood Income Linked to Faster Cellular Aging
A study of 1,160 European children (ages 6-11) found that those from low-income families have shorter telomeres and higher cortisol levels, suggesting faster cellular aging; this is linked to family wealth factors like having a private room or number of vehicles.
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48% Bias Score
Childhood Obesity Crisis in England: Deprivation, Co-morbidities, and High BMIs
A study of almost 4,800 children referred to English NHS obesity clinics since 2021 found over 40% were from deprived areas, many had neurodevelopmental conditions or other health issues, and some had BMIs exceeding 50, highlighting the need for comprehensive interventions.
Childhood Obesity Crisis in England: Deprivation, Co-morbidities, and High BMIs
A study of almost 4,800 children referred to English NHS obesity clinics since 2021 found over 40% were from deprived areas, many had neurodevelopmental conditions or other health issues, and some had BMIs exceeding 50, highlighting the need for comprehensive interventions.
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40% Bias Score
UKHSA Report Exposes Stark Health Inequalities in England
A UKHSA report reveals that people in the most deprived areas of England are almost twice as likely to be hospitalized for infectious diseases than their least deprived counterparts, with the North West showing 30% higher admission rates and an estimated £970m-£1.5bn cost to the NHS in 2022-23 due t...
UKHSA Report Exposes Stark Health Inequalities in England
A UKHSA report reveals that people in the most deprived areas of England are almost twice as likely to be hospitalized for infectious diseases than their least deprived counterparts, with the North West showing 30% higher admission rates and an estimated £970m-£1.5bn cost to the NHS in 2022-23 due t...
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28% Bias Score
EU Oral Health Disparities: Access and Affordability
In 2024, over 6% of EU citizens over 16 reported unmet dental care needs, with significant variations across countries and socioeconomic groups, primarily due to cost, long waiting times, and distance to dental clinics.
EU Oral Health Disparities: Access and Affordability
In 2024, over 6% of EU citizens over 16 reported unmet dental care needs, with significant variations across countries and socioeconomic groups, primarily due to cost, long waiting times, and distance to dental clinics.
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4% Bias Score
Brazilian Zika Mothers Win Compensation Battle After Decade-Long Struggle
In northeastern Brazil, mothers of children born with Zika-related birth defects, such as microcephaly, formed a support group to advocate for increased compensation and better care after being largely forgotten following the 2015-2016 outbreak; their efforts led to a legislative victory.
Brazilian Zika Mothers Win Compensation Battle After Decade-Long Struggle
In northeastern Brazil, mothers of children born with Zika-related birth defects, such as microcephaly, formed a support group to advocate for increased compensation and better care after being largely forgotten following the 2015-2016 outbreak; their efforts led to a legislative victory.
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24% Bias Score
Community Health Workers Reduce NHS Strain in Deprived Areas
In Westminster, a community health and wellbeing worker program, modeled after a successful Brazilian initiative, has yielded significant improvements, including a 7% drop in A&E admissions, an 11% reduction in hospital admissions, and substantial increases in vaccinations and cancer screenings, dem...
Community Health Workers Reduce NHS Strain in Deprived Areas
In Westminster, a community health and wellbeing worker program, modeled after a successful Brazilian initiative, has yielded significant improvements, including a 7% drop in A&E admissions, an 11% reduction in hospital admissions, and substantial increases in vaccinations and cancer screenings, dem...
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40% Bias Score
Dementia Risk Lower in Recent Generations: Study
Research shows that people born more recently have a lower risk of developing dementia at any given age than previous generations, particularly women, although the overall dementia burden will still grow as populations age.
Dementia Risk Lower in Recent Generations: Study
Research shows that people born more recently have a lower risk of developing dementia at any given age than previous generations, particularly women, although the overall dementia burden will still grow as populations age.
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32% Bias Score
Sharp North-South Divide in Premature Female Mortality Rates Revealed
Analysis of Office for National Statistics data reveals a significant disparity in premature female mortality rates across England and Wales, with Blackpool South showing a rate 3.4 times higher than Wokingham, exposing a clear North-South divide linked to socioeconomic factors.
Sharp North-South Divide in Premature Female Mortality Rates Revealed
Analysis of Office for National Statistics data reveals a significant disparity in premature female mortality rates across England and Wales, with Blackpool South showing a rate 3.4 times higher than Wokingham, exposing a clear North-South divide linked to socioeconomic factors.
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52% Bias Score
EU/EEA Lags in Combating Infectious Diseases, Underscoring Urgent Need for Action
The EU/EEA's progress report on SDG 3.3 reveals insufficient progress in combating HIV, TB, hepatitis, and STIs, with over 250,000 cases and 57,000 deaths in 2023, despite advancements in some areas, underscoring the need for strengthened prevention, testing, and treatment efforts.
EU/EEA Lags in Combating Infectious Diseases, Underscoring Urgent Need for Action
The EU/EEA's progress report on SDG 3.3 reveals insufficient progress in combating HIV, TB, hepatitis, and STIs, with over 250,000 cases and 57,000 deaths in 2023, despite advancements in some areas, underscoring the need for strengthened prevention, testing, and treatment efforts.
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16% Bias Score
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