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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
Israeli Hostages Released After 500 Days: Initial Health Assessment
Three Israeli hostages, Keith Siegel, Yarden Bibas, and Ofer Kalderon, were released after 500 days of captivity showing initial signs of good health, despite severe weight loss; however, comprehensive medical evaluations are necessary to determine the long-term effects of prolonged malnutrition and...
Israeli Hostages Released After 500 Days: Initial Health Assessment
Three Israeli hostages, Keith Siegel, Yarden Bibas, and Ofer Kalderon, were released after 500 days of captivity showing initial signs of good health, despite severe weight loss; however, comprehensive medical evaluations are necessary to determine the long-term effects of prolonged malnutrition and...
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28% 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
Increased Microplastics in Human Brains Linked to Rising Plastic Production
A new study published in Nature Medicine reveals a significant increase in microplastic levels in human brains between 1997 and 2024, with polyethylene accounting for 75% of the particles, potentially linking increased plastic production to neurological health impacts.
Increased Microplastics in Human Brains Linked to Rising Plastic Production
A new study published in Nature Medicine reveals a significant increase in microplastic levels in human brains between 1997 and 2024, with polyethylene accounting for 75% of the particles, potentially linking increased plastic production to neurological health impacts.
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16% Bias Score
High Alloco Consumption Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Alloco, a fried plantain dish popular in West and Central Africa, is high in calories (400-450 kcal per 200g) and fat (20-25g per serving) due to frying, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease (22% increase) and stroke (28% increase) with regular consumption, according to a British Medical Jo...
High Alloco Consumption Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Alloco, a fried plantain dish popular in West and Central Africa, is high in calories (400-450 kcal per 200g) and fat (20-25g per serving) due to frying, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease (22% increase) and stroke (28% increase) with regular consumption, according to a British Medical Jo...
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44% Bias Score
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