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Steroid Abuse: Bodybuilders Warn of Severe Health Risks
Professional bodybuilder Joey Farrell and former Love Island contestant Tom Powell suffered severe health consequences from anabolic steroid use, highlighting a growing public health issue in the UK where an estimated 500,000 people use the drugs, with steroid seizures increasing by 26% last year.
Steroid Abuse: Bodybuilders Warn of Severe Health Risks
Professional bodybuilder Joey Farrell and former Love Island contestant Tom Powell suffered severe health consequences from anabolic steroid use, highlighting a growing public health issue in the UK where an estimated 500,000 people use the drugs, with steroid seizures increasing by 26% last year.
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32% Bias Score
Europol's Operation SHIELD V: €11.1 Million in Counterfeit Drugs Seized
Europol's Operation SHIELD V (April-November 2024) resulted in the seizure of €11.1 million in counterfeit drugs, 418 arrests, and 52 organized crime group investigations across 30 countries; Spain participated in the operation, which exposed significant economic and health risks from illegal pharma...
Europol's Operation SHIELD V: €11.1 Million in Counterfeit Drugs Seized
Europol's Operation SHIELD V (April-November 2024) resulted in the seizure of €11.1 million in counterfeit drugs, 418 arrests, and 52 organized crime group investigations across 30 countries; Spain participated in the operation, which exposed significant economic and health risks from illegal pharma...
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36% Bias Score
PFAS Contamination Found in Vlieland and Friesland Wastewater
Elevated PFAS levels were detected in the incoming and treated wastewater at Vlieland's wastewater treatment plant, along with Heerenveen and Sneek, prompting an investigation into the source, though initial findings suggest no immediate health risks due to dilution in surface water. Drinking water ...
PFAS Contamination Found in Vlieland and Friesland Wastewater
Elevated PFAS levels were detected in the incoming and treated wastewater at Vlieland's wastewater treatment plant, along with Heerenveen and Sneek, prompting an investigation into the source, though initial findings suggest no immediate health risks due to dilution in surface water. Drinking water ...
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40% Bias Score
US Bans Artificial Food Dye Red No. 3 Amidst Health Concerns
The United States recently banned Red No. 3, an artificial food dye, following concerns about its potential to cause thyroid tumors in rats. This follows similar bans in several other countries and raises broader questions about the safety of artificial food coloring.
US Bans Artificial Food Dye Red No. 3 Amidst Health Concerns
The United States recently banned Red No. 3, an artificial food dye, following concerns about its potential to cause thyroid tumors in rats. This follows similar bans in several other countries and raises broader questions about the safety of artificial food coloring.
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48% Bias Score
Microplastics Found in Human Brains: Correlation with Dementia
A study analyzing human tissue samples (2016-2024) found increased microplastic levels in the liver and brain, with a correlation between high brain microplastic levels and dementia in 12 out of 40 individuals; however, causality remains undetermined.
Microplastics Found in Human Brains: Correlation with Dementia
A study analyzing human tissue samples (2016-2024) found increased microplastic levels in the liver and brain, with a correlation between high brain microplastic levels and dementia in 12 out of 40 individuals; however, causality remains undetermined.
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44% Bias Score
Inconsistent Marijuana Safety Standards Pose Health Risks
A Colorado study revealed that half of 15 tested cannabis products contained molds and yeasts, some exceeding state limits threefold, highlighting inconsistent state safety standards due to marijuana's federal illegality and posing significant health risks to consumers.
Inconsistent Marijuana Safety Standards Pose Health Risks
A Colorado study revealed that half of 15 tested cannabis products contained molds and yeasts, some exceeding state limits threefold, highlighting inconsistent state safety standards due to marijuana's federal illegality and posing significant health risks to consumers.
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44% Bias Score
Hamas Hostages Face Imminent Cardiac Arrest Risk Due to Captivity Conditions
Prolonged starvation and horrific conditions in Hamas captivity cause severe heart damage, electrolyte imbalances, and psychological trauma, creating an immediate risk of sudden cardiac arrest for hostages.
Hamas Hostages Face Imminent Cardiac Arrest Risk Due to Captivity Conditions
Prolonged starvation and horrific conditions in Hamas captivity cause severe heart damage, electrolyte imbalances, and psychological trauma, creating an immediate risk of sudden cardiac arrest for hostages.
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48% Bias Score
Bodybuilder's Heart Failure Highlights Steroid Risks
Professional bodybuilder Joey Farrell, 31, developed heart failure likely due to steroid use, potentially reducing his lifespan by 20 years; he continues use despite the risks, illustrating a growing public health concern with approximately 500,000 estimated steroid users in the UK.
Bodybuilder's Heart Failure Highlights Steroid Risks
Professional bodybuilder Joey Farrell, 31, developed heart failure likely due to steroid use, potentially reducing his lifespan by 20 years; he continues use despite the risks, illustrating a growing public health concern with approximately 500,000 estimated steroid users in the UK.
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56% Bias Score
Wet Wipes Linked to Anal Health Issues, Doctor Warns
Proctologist Dr. Evan Goldstein warns that wet wipes cause anal skin damage and microbiome disruption, leading to infections and skin conditions in approximately one-third of his 90 weekly patients; he recommends bidets, showers, or blotting with toilet paper instead.
Wet Wipes Linked to Anal Health Issues, Doctor Warns
Proctologist Dr. Evan Goldstein warns that wet wipes cause anal skin damage and microbiome disruption, leading to infections and skin conditions in approximately one-third of his 90 weekly patients; he recommends bidets, showers, or blotting with toilet paper instead.
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56% Bias Score
EPA's New PFAS Standards Face Implementation Challenges Amidst Inconsistent State Regulations and Funding Gaps
The EPA announced new PFAS drinking water standards in April 2024, requiring public water systems to monitor for six PFAS by 2027, impacting an estimated 100 million Americans; however, inconsistent state regulations and funding gaps hinder effective implementation, and new research highlights PFAS ...
EPA's New PFAS Standards Face Implementation Challenges Amidst Inconsistent State Regulations and Funding Gaps
The EPA announced new PFAS drinking water standards in April 2024, requiring public water systems to monitor for six PFAS by 2027, impacting an estimated 100 million Americans; however, inconsistent state regulations and funding gaps hinder effective implementation, and new research highlights PFAS ...
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28% Bias Score
30,000 Tons of Hazardous Waste Found at Mexican Recycling Plant
Mexican environmental regulators discovered 30,000 tons of improperly stored hazardous material at a Monterrey zinc recycling plant, Zinc Nacional, which recycles US steel dust, prompting urgent remediation and an investigation into potential community contamination.
30,000 Tons of Hazardous Waste Found at Mexican Recycling Plant
Mexican environmental regulators discovered 30,000 tons of improperly stored hazardous material at a Monterrey zinc recycling plant, Zinc Nacional, which recycles US steel dust, prompting urgent remediation and an investigation into potential community contamination.
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32% Bias Score
Unregulated Cosmetic Surgeon Causes Sepsis and Necrosis in Multiple Clients
A BBC investigation exposes Ricky Sawyer, a "beauty consultant" to celebrities, for performing illegal and dangerous Brazilian butt-lift injections, resulting in multiple clients suffering severe complications like sepsis and necrosis, highlighting the urgent need for tighter regulation in the cosme...
Unregulated Cosmetic Surgeon Causes Sepsis and Necrosis in Multiple Clients
A BBC investigation exposes Ricky Sawyer, a "beauty consultant" to celebrities, for performing illegal and dangerous Brazilian butt-lift injections, resulting in multiple clients suffering severe complications like sepsis and necrosis, highlighting the urgent need for tighter regulation in the cosme...
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48% Bias Score
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