Counterfeit Weight-Loss Injections Pose Serious Health Risks in the UK
UK health officials have seized over 600 fake weight-loss injection pens since 2023, causing serious health risks like seizures and comas due to the presence of insulin instead of the intended active ingredient. The illegal sale through online platforms and beauty salons is driven by high demand and...
Counterfeit Weight-Loss Injections Pose Serious Health Risks in the UK
UK health officials have seized over 600 fake weight-loss injection pens since 2023, causing serious health risks like seizures and comas due to the presence of insulin instead of the intended active ingredient. The illegal sale through online platforms and beauty salons is driven by high demand and...
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52% Bias Score
Insufficient Sleep During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
A Northwestern University study of 3,922 women revealed a link between sleeping less than seven hours during pregnancy and the postpartum period and a higher risk of metabolic syndrome, increasing the likelihood of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Insufficient Sleep During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
A Northwestern University study of 3,922 women revealed a link between sleeping less than seven hours during pregnancy and the postpartum period and a higher risk of metabolic syndrome, increasing the likelihood of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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48% Bias Score
Sydney Tunnelling Workers Exposed to Deadly Silica Dust for Years
Since early 2018, thousands of Sydney tunnelling workers were exposed to high levels of deadly silica dust, with regulators and contractors aware of the danger but failing to publicly disclose it until recently, prompting calls for greater transparency and accountability.
Sydney Tunnelling Workers Exposed to Deadly Silica Dust for Years
Since early 2018, thousands of Sydney tunnelling workers were exposed to high levels of deadly silica dust, with regulators and contractors aware of the danger but failing to publicly disclose it until recently, prompting calls for greater transparency and accountability.
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52% Bias Score
Airborne Microplastics Linked to Serious Health Risks: UCSF Study
A University of California, San Francisco, review of 3,000 studies shows a suspected link between airborne microplastics—primarily from tire wear and waste—and various health problems, including infertility, colon and lung cancer, and respiratory issues, urging immediate regulatory action.
Airborne Microplastics Linked to Serious Health Risks: UCSF Study
A University of California, San Francisco, review of 3,000 studies shows a suspected link between airborne microplastics—primarily from tire wear and waste—and various health problems, including infertility, colon and lung cancer, and respiratory issues, urging immediate regulatory action.
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48% Bias Score
Microplastics Linked to Cancer and Other Health Risks in Major Scientific Review
A comprehensive review of 3000 studies links microplastic exposure to increased risks of lung and colon cancer, gut inflammation, and lung injury, prompting calls for immediate bans on single-use plastics to avert a major public health crisis.
Microplastics Linked to Cancer and Other Health Risks in Major Scientific Review
A comprehensive review of 3000 studies links microplastic exposure to increased risks of lung and colon cancer, gut inflammation, and lung injury, prompting calls for immediate bans on single-use plastics to avert a major public health crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Study Links Long-Term Acetaminophen Use to Increased Health Risks in Older Adults
A U.K. study found that long-term acetaminophen use in older adults (1998-2018) was linked to increased risks of peptic ulcer bleeding, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease, prompting calls for careful consideration of its use as a first-line treatment for osteoarthritis.
Study Links Long-Term Acetaminophen Use to Increased Health Risks in Older Adults
A U.K. study found that long-term acetaminophen use in older adults (1998-2018) was linked to increased risks of peptic ulcer bleeding, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease, prompting calls for careful consideration of its use as a first-line treatment for osteoarthritis.
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44% Bias Score
Air Pollution Crisis in Southern Germany Due to Stagnant Weather Pattern
Unusually warm upper air layers trap pollutants in lower regions of southern Germany, causing elevated fine particulate matter levels exceeding health limits in numerous cities, with the situation expected to persist until New Year's Eve.
Air Pollution Crisis in Southern Germany Due to Stagnant Weather Pattern
Unusually warm upper air layers trap pollutants in lower regions of southern Germany, causing elevated fine particulate matter levels exceeding health limits in numerous cities, with the situation expected to persist until New Year's Eve.
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40% Bias Score
Loneliness Linked to Increased Risk of Premature Death and Severe Health Issues
Studies reveal loneliness significantly increases the risk of premature death (30%), cardiovascular disease (3x), and weakened immunity (12% reduced immune cell function). These findings highlight the critical link between social isolation and health outcomes.
Loneliness Linked to Increased Risk of Premature Death and Severe Health Issues
Studies reveal loneliness significantly increases the risk of premature death (30%), cardiovascular disease (3x), and weakened immunity (12% reduced immune cell function). These findings highlight the critical link between social isolation and health outcomes.
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40% Bias Score
Russian Mother's Fruit-Only Diet for Child Sparks Investigation
A Rostov-on-Don mother and her young daughter have followed a fruit and vegetable-only diet, excluding water, for 342 days, prompting online outrage and investigations by the Investigative Committee and the prosecutor's office into potential parental neglect.
Russian Mother's Fruit-Only Diet for Child Sparks Investigation
A Rostov-on-Don mother and her young daughter have followed a fruit and vegetable-only diet, excluding water, for 342 days, prompting online outrage and investigations by the Investigative Committee and the prosecutor's office into potential parental neglect.
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60% Bias Score
Global Sugar Consumption Surge Fuels Health Concerns
Global sugar consumption has dramatically increased from a few kilograms per person annually two centuries ago to 30-40 kg in many countries today, driven by historical use as a cheap energy source and industry marketing, leading to significant health concerns and future implications for global heal...
Global Sugar Consumption Surge Fuels Health Concerns
Global sugar consumption has dramatically increased from a few kilograms per person annually two centuries ago to 30-40 kg in many countries today, driven by historical use as a cheap energy source and industry marketing, leading to significant health concerns and future implications for global heal...
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48% Bias Score
Mild Cold's Severe Impact: 10°C Test Reveals Hidden Health Risks
A BBC journalist underwent a cold tolerance test at 10°C, revealing significant physiological changes, including reduced blood flow to the extremities, increased blood pressure, and impaired cognitive function, highlighting the hidden dangers of cold exposure and its impact on cardiovascular health.
Mild Cold's Severe Impact: 10°C Test Reveals Hidden Health Risks
A BBC journalist underwent a cold tolerance test at 10°C, revealing significant physiological changes, including reduced blood flow to the extremities, increased blood pressure, and impaired cognitive function, highlighting the hidden dangers of cold exposure and its impact on cardiovascular health.
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28% Bias Score
Philips Faces Italian Class-Action Lawsuit Over Faulty Medical Devices
A class-action lawsuit against Philips in Italy targets 5.5 million potentially harmful ventilators and sleep therapy devices containing faulty foam, with over 30,000 registrants seeking compensation; while a US settlement reached $1.1 billion, the EU cases face different legal hurdles to prove harm...
Philips Faces Italian Class-Action Lawsuit Over Faulty Medical Devices
A class-action lawsuit against Philips in Italy targets 5.5 million potentially harmful ventilators and sleep therapy devices containing faulty foam, with over 30,000 registrants seeking compensation; while a US settlement reached $1.1 billion, the EU cases face different legal hurdles to prove harm...
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52% Bias Score