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Prenatal PFAS Exposure Linked to Adolescent High Blood Pressure
A study of over 1,000 US children linked prenatal exposure to PFAS, or "forever chemicals," to a higher risk of high blood pressure during adolescence, particularly for boys and Black children, highlighting the need for stronger environmental regulations to limit widespread PFAS exposure.
Prenatal PFAS Exposure Linked to Adolescent High Blood Pressure
A study of over 1,000 US children linked prenatal exposure to PFAS, or "forever chemicals," to a higher risk of high blood pressure during adolescence, particularly for boys and Black children, highlighting the need for stronger environmental regulations to limit widespread PFAS exposure.
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52% Bias Score
Beta-Blockers Pose Asthma Risk: GP Warns of Medication Interaction
A UK GP warns that the 50 million beta-blocker prescriptions issued yearly may pose a risk to the 7.2 million UK citizens with asthma due to the drug's interference with asthma medication, potentially worsening attacks, especially concerning given the 1,200 annual asthma deaths in the UK.
Beta-Blockers Pose Asthma Risk: GP Warns of Medication Interaction
A UK GP warns that the 50 million beta-blocker prescriptions issued yearly may pose a risk to the 7.2 million UK citizens with asthma due to the drug's interference with asthma medication, potentially worsening attacks, especially concerning given the 1,200 annual asthma deaths in the UK.
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52% Bias Score
Off-Label Weight Loss Drugs: A Global Health Crisis
The global demand for rapid weight loss fuels a controversial trend: the widespread off-label use of prescription diabetes medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro, obtained easily through unregulated online platforms and unofficial channels, posing serious health risks.
Off-Label Weight Loss Drugs: A Global Health Crisis
The global demand for rapid weight loss fuels a controversial trend: the widespread off-label use of prescription diabetes medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro, obtained easily through unregulated online platforms and unofficial channels, posing serious health risks.
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56% Bias Score
Mounjaro's "Golden Dose": Cost Savings vs. Deadly Risks
Due to high costs, Mounjaro users are extracting a "golden dose" from used pens, risking infections and overdoses; experts warn of potential pancreatitis and sepsis.
Mounjaro's "Golden Dose": Cost Savings vs. Deadly Risks
Due to high costs, Mounjaro users are extracting a "golden dose" from used pens, risking infections and overdoses; experts warn of potential pancreatitis and sepsis.
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60% Bias Score
Canadian Wildfires Blanket US in Unhealthy Smoke; Saharan Dust Adds to Air Quality Concerns
Out-of-control wildfires in Canada have generated a massive smoke plume impacting air quality across the US, causing "very unhealthy" levels in some areas, and a plume of Saharan dust is also set to impact the Southeast this week.
Canadian Wildfires Blanket US in Unhealthy Smoke; Saharan Dust Adds to Air Quality Concerns
Out-of-control wildfires in Canada have generated a massive smoke plume impacting air quality across the US, causing "very unhealthy" levels in some areas, and a plume of Saharan dust is also set to impact the Southeast this week.
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20% Bias Score
AI Mold Detection System Developed to Address Widespread Rental Property Issues
A Randwick renter's prolonged battle with a landlord over a mold infestation, highlighting inadequate mold detection and remediation methods, causing severe health issues, prompting the development of an AI-powered solution.
AI Mold Detection System Developed to Address Widespread Rental Property Issues
A Randwick renter's prolonged battle with a landlord over a mold infestation, highlighting inadequate mold detection and remediation methods, causing severe health issues, prompting the development of an AI-powered solution.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Running Events Modified Due to Extreme Heat
Due to extreme heat, the Rijsserbergloop running event in Rijssen was canceled, while the Hoek van Holland half marathon was shortened to 10km; this follows recent heatstroke deaths at similar events.
Dutch Running Events Modified Due to Extreme Heat
Due to extreme heat, the Rijsserbergloop running event in Rijssen was canceled, while the Hoek van Holland half marathon was shortened to 10km; this follows recent heatstroke deaths at similar events.
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36% Bias Score
Coffee's Harmful Interaction with Common Medications
A pharmacist warns that coffee consumption can negatively interact with numerous medications, including thyroid drugs, antidepressants, ADHD medications, and cold remedies, potentially reducing their effectiveness or increasing side effects like irregular heartbeat, insomnia, and headaches.
Coffee's Harmful Interaction with Common Medications
A pharmacist warns that coffee consumption can negatively interact with numerous medications, including thyroid drugs, antidepressants, ADHD medications, and cold remedies, potentially reducing their effectiveness or increasing side effects like irregular heartbeat, insomnia, and headaches.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Health Council Recommends Limiting Head Impacts in Football to Reduce Dementia Risk
The Dutch Health Council advises limiting repeated head impacts in football due to a significantly increased dementia risk in professional players; a total ban could prevent 86 cases annually in the Netherlands, impacting amateur players and other contact sports.
Dutch Health Council Recommends Limiting Head Impacts in Football to Reduce Dementia Risk
The Dutch Health Council advises limiting repeated head impacts in football due to a significantly increased dementia risk in professional players; a total ban could prevent 86 cases annually in the Netherlands, impacting amateur players and other contact sports.
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52% Bias Score
Western Canada Wildfires Cause Mass Evacuations, Widespread Air Quality Warnings
Wildfires in Western Canada have forced thousands from their homes, triggering over 240 air quality warnings and advisories across four provinces; smoke has reached the US, impacting areas as far south as Georgia.
Western Canada Wildfires Cause Mass Evacuations, Widespread Air Quality Warnings
Wildfires in Western Canada have forced thousands from their homes, triggering over 240 air quality warnings and advisories across four provinces; smoke has reached the US, impacting areas as far south as Georgia.
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24% Bias Score
Flawed CDC Study Inflates Black Mold Health Risks
A flawed 1990s CDC study falsely linked black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum) to severe infant illness; subsequent reviews revealed methodological errors, including biased sampling and inaccurate calculations, weakening the causal link and highlighting challenges in establishing direct causal links be...
Flawed CDC Study Inflates Black Mold Health Risks
A flawed 1990s CDC study falsely linked black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum) to severe infant illness; subsequent reviews revealed methodological errors, including biased sampling and inaccurate calculations, weakening the causal link and highlighting challenges in establishing direct causal links be...
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44% Bias Score
Graphene Oxide: A Safe Replacement for PFAS in Food Packaging
Northwestern University scientists created a graphene oxide-based food packaging material to replace PFAS, offering a non-toxic, compostable, and effective alternative currently undergoing third-party testing and preparing for full-scale production.
Graphene Oxide: A Safe Replacement for PFAS in Food Packaging
Northwestern University scientists created a graphene oxide-based food packaging material to replace PFAS, offering a non-toxic, compostable, and effective alternative currently undergoing third-party testing and preparing for full-scale production.
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56% Bias Score
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