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FDA Commissioner Links Autism to Environmental and Dietary Factors
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary suggested that a combination of environmental and dietary factors may contribute to autism, echoing some views of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., while defending agency restructuring and emphasizing a reduced role for industry representatives in advisory commit...
FDA Commissioner Links Autism to Environmental and Dietary Factors
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary suggested that a combination of environmental and dietary factors may contribute to autism, echoing some views of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., while defending agency restructuring and emphasizing a reduced role for industry representatives in advisory commit...
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56% Bias Score
Rising Autism Diagnoses in the US: Broader Criteria and Increased Awareness
The US is experiencing a sharp rise in autism diagnoses, increasing from 1 in 150 children in 2000 to 1 in 36 in 2020, largely due to broadened diagnostic criteria and heightened awareness, not necessarily a surge in the condition itself. A new study aims to pinpoint the causes by September, althoug...
Rising Autism Diagnoses in the US: Broader Criteria and Increased Awareness
The US is experiencing a sharp rise in autism diagnoses, increasing from 1 in 150 children in 2000 to 1 in 36 in 2020, largely due to broadened diagnostic criteria and heightened awareness, not necessarily a surge in the condition itself. A new study aims to pinpoint the causes by September, althoug...
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44% Bias Score
Cardiovascular Risk Factors Shorten Life Expectancy by Over a Decade
A German-led study published in "The New England Journal of Medicine" reveals that five cardiovascular risk factors (smoking, obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure) can shorten life expectancy by over a decade for those over 50, highlighting the importance of prevention and li...
Cardiovascular Risk Factors Shorten Life Expectancy by Over a Decade
A German-led study published in "The New England Journal of Medicine" reveals that five cardiovascular risk factors (smoking, obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure) can shorten life expectancy by over a decade for those over 50, highlighting the importance of prevention and li...
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48% Bias Score
HHS Mass Layoffs Impact Public Health Programs
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) initiated mass layoffs on Tuesday, impacting 3,500 FDA and 2,400 CDC employees, reducing the overall HHS staff by roughly 20,000, including attrition, and significantly affecting tobacco control, mental health, and workplace safety programs.
HHS Mass Layoffs Impact Public Health Programs
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) initiated mass layoffs on Tuesday, impacting 3,500 FDA and 2,400 CDC employees, reducing the overall HHS staff by roughly 20,000, including attrition, and significantly affecting tobacco control, mental health, and workplace safety programs.
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52% Bias Score
Wales Bans Unhealthy Snacks Near Checkouts to Tackle Obesity",
Wales passed a law banning unhealthy snacks near checkouts and on supermarket websites from March 2026 to combat obesity, with businesses facing fines for violations; the decision passed by a narrow margin in the Senedd.",
Wales Bans Unhealthy Snacks Near Checkouts to Tackle Obesity",
Wales passed a law banning unhealthy snacks near checkouts and on supermarket websites from March 2026 to combat obesity, with businesses facing fines for violations; the decision passed by a narrow margin in the Senedd.",
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36% Bias Score
Australia's Slow Drug Subsidy Process Sparks US Trade Dispute
Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) faces delays averaging 466 days for new drug subsidies, compared to 90 days in other countries, impacting patient access and drawing US trade concerns, prompting a government review with 50 recommendations for improvement.
Australia's Slow Drug Subsidy Process Sparks US Trade Dispute
Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) faces delays averaging 466 days for new drug subsidies, compared to 90 days in other countries, impacting patient access and drawing US trade concerns, prompting a government review with 50 recommendations for improvement.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Plans Massive Cuts to Federal Health Budget
The Trump administration proposes slashing roughly one-third of the federal health budget, eliminating numerous programs, consolidating agencies into a new entity called the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA), and reducing the budgets of the CDC and NIH by over 40 percent each, potentially s...
Trump Administration Plans Massive Cuts to Federal Health Budget
The Trump administration proposes slashing roughly one-third of the federal health budget, eliminating numerous programs, consolidating agencies into a new entity called the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA), and reducing the budgets of the CDC and NIH by over 40 percent each, potentially s...
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48% Bias Score
NHS Cancer Care Reforms Following Sir Chris Hoy's Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
The UK government is investing £16 million with Prostate Cancer UK to improve early detection and is working to modernize the NHS to improve cancer care, following the recent diagnosis of six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy with terminal prostate cancer, and the death of constituent Nathan...
NHS Cancer Care Reforms Following Sir Chris Hoy's Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
The UK government is investing £16 million with Prostate Cancer UK to improve early detection and is working to modernize the NHS to improve cancer care, following the recent diagnosis of six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy with terminal prostate cancer, and the death of constituent Nathan...
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60% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Controversial TV Doctor Oz to Lead US Healthcare Agency
Mehmet Oz, a celebrity doctor known for his TV show and promotion of alternative medicine, was confirmed by the US Senate to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which oversees healthcare for roughly half of Americans, despite past controversies and criticisms from health exper...
Senate Confirms Controversial TV Doctor Oz to Lead US Healthcare Agency
Mehmet Oz, a celebrity doctor known for his TV show and promotion of alternative medicine, was confirmed by the US Senate to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which oversees healthcare for roughly half of Americans, despite past controversies and criticisms from health exper...
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56% Bias Score
Senate Clears Path for Trump's FDA Nominee, Makary
President Trump's FDA nominee, Dr. Marty Makary, cleared a key Senate vote (56-44) on Tuesday, advancing his confirmation following a hearing where he faced scrutiny over past criticisms of the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine policies. A final vote is expected later Tuesday.
Senate Clears Path for Trump's FDA Nominee, Makary
President Trump's FDA nominee, Dr. Marty Makary, cleared a key Senate vote (56-44) on Tuesday, advancing his confirmation following a hearing where he faced scrutiny over past criticisms of the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine policies. A final vote is expected later Tuesday.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Non-Physician to Lead CDC
Donald Trump nominated Susan Monarez, the CDC's acting director and a non-physician, to permanently lead the agency, a decision that breaks with 50 years of tradition and raises concerns among some staff due to her reported lack of communication and presence.
Trump Nominates Non-Physician to Lead CDC
Donald Trump nominated Susan Monarez, the CDC's acting director and a non-physician, to permanently lead the agency, a decision that breaks with 50 years of tradition and raises concerns among some staff due to her reported lack of communication and presence.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Lifestyle Trends: Obesity Remains a Persistent Problem
In 2023, 18% of Dutch adults smoked, 6% excessively drank alcohol, and 50% were overweight; obesity rose to 16%, while smoking and excessive alcohol consumption decreased compared to 2014, but the overweight goal of the National Prevention Agreement seems unlikely to be met.
Dutch Lifestyle Trends: Obesity Remains a Persistent Problem
In 2023, 18% of Dutch adults smoked, 6% excessively drank alcohol, and 50% were overweight; obesity rose to 16%, while smoking and excessive alcohol consumption decreased compared to 2014, but the overweight goal of the National Prevention Agreement seems unlikely to be met.
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24% Bias Score
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