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Düsseldorf combats heat risks among homeless, but affordable housing remains a challenge
Düsseldorf allocates €250,000 for homeless heat protection, providing essentials like sunscreen and shaded areas while also facing challenges in addressing the root causes of homelessness. The "Jot drop" project offers showers and first aid, highlighting the need for more comprehensive solutions.
Düsseldorf combats heat risks among homeless, but affordable housing remains a challenge
Düsseldorf allocates €250,000 for homeless heat protection, providing essentials like sunscreen and shaded areas while also facing challenges in addressing the root causes of homelessness. The "Jot drop" project offers showers and first aid, highlighting the need for more comprehensive solutions.
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36% Bias Score


UK Government Uses TikTok Influencers to Warn Against Overseas Cosmetic Procedures
The UK government launched a campaign using TikTok influencers to warn against the risks of medical tourism for cosmetic procedures, citing rising numbers of Britons seeking cheaper treatments overseas and the potential for life-altering complications.
UK Government Uses TikTok Influencers to Warn Against Overseas Cosmetic Procedures
The UK government launched a campaign using TikTok influencers to warn against the risks of medical tourism for cosmetic procedures, citing rising numbers of Britons seeking cheaper treatments overseas and the potential for life-altering complications.
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52% Bias Score


Americans Drinking Less as Perception of Alcohol's Health Risks Increases
A Gallup poll finds that 53% of American adults now view moderate alcohol consumption as unhealthy, a record high, leading to the lowest alcohol consumption rate in three decades (54% of adults report drinking).
Americans Drinking Less as Perception of Alcohol's Health Risks Increases
A Gallup poll finds that 53% of American adults now view moderate alcohol consumption as unhealthy, a record high, leading to the lowest alcohol consumption rate in three decades (54% of adults report drinking).
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44% Bias Score


NSW Health Report Finds No Clinical Benefit to PFAS Blood Testing
A NSW Health report concludes that blood tests for PFAS offer no clinical benefit, contradicting US guidance, while a community group is pursuing a class-action lawsuit against the government and Sydney Water over PFAS contamination in the Blue Mountains water supply, with blood test levels two to t...
NSW Health Report Finds No Clinical Benefit to PFAS Blood Testing
A NSW Health report concludes that blood tests for PFAS offer no clinical benefit, contradicting US guidance, while a community group is pursuing a class-action lawsuit against the government and Sydney Water over PFAS contamination in the Blue Mountains water supply, with blood test levels two to t...
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44% Bias Score


PFAS Found in Reusable Menstrual Products: Health and Environmental Risks Highlighted
A study found PFAS, forever chemicals linked to various health issues, in nearly one-third of 59 tested reusable menstrual products from North America and Europe; researchers highlight the need for consumer demand for PFAS-free alternatives.
PFAS Found in Reusable Menstrual Products: Health and Environmental Risks Highlighted
A study found PFAS, forever chemicals linked to various health issues, in nearly one-third of 59 tested reusable menstrual products from North America and Europe; researchers highlight the need for consumer demand for PFAS-free alternatives.
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44% Bias Score


Over Half of U.S. Caloric Intake from Ultra-Processed Foods, Raising Health Concerns
A new CDC report reveals that over half of Americans' daily calories come from ultra-processed foods, significantly contributing to chronic diseases, leading health experts to urge for better labeling and policy changes to address this issue.
Over Half of U.S. Caloric Intake from Ultra-Processed Foods, Raising Health Concerns
A new CDC report reveals that over half of Americans' daily calories come from ultra-processed foods, significantly contributing to chronic diseases, leading health experts to urge for better labeling and policy changes to address this issue.
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48% Bias Score

Spain's Extreme Heatwave Triggers Red Alerts
A record-breaking heatwave in Spain, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in several regions, has prompted red alerts in Sevilla, Valencia, and Tarragona, leading to restrictions on outdoor activities and heightened wildfire risks.

Spain's Extreme Heatwave Triggers Red Alerts
A record-breaking heatwave in Spain, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in several regions, has prompted red alerts in Sevilla, Valencia, and Tarragona, leading to restrictions on outdoor activities and heightened wildfire risks.
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24% Bias Score

AI-Generated Misinformation Leads to Bromide Toxicity and Hospitalization
A 60-year-old American man's attempt to improve his diet led to psychiatric hospitalization after he replaced table salt with sodium bromide based on ChatGPT's advice, highlighting the risks of AI-generated health misinformation.

AI-Generated Misinformation Leads to Bromide Toxicity and Hospitalization
A 60-year-old American man's attempt to improve his diet led to psychiatric hospitalization after he replaced table salt with sodium bromide based on ChatGPT's advice, highlighting the risks of AI-generated health misinformation.
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48% Bias Score

France Battles Severe Heatwave Amidst Rising Climate Concerns
France faces a severe heatwave, with 14 departments under maximum alert, recording temperatures exceeding 40°C, prompting authorities to implement preventative measures like closing outdoor construction sites and opening cooling centers to address health risks and potential crop damage, while expert...

France Battles Severe Heatwave Amidst Rising Climate Concerns
France faces a severe heatwave, with 14 departments under maximum alert, recording temperatures exceeding 40°C, prompting authorities to implement preventative measures like closing outdoor construction sites and opening cooling centers to address health risks and potential crop damage, while expert...
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28% Bias Score

Conflicting Views on PFAS Health Risks Amidst Discovery of New Contaminants in Sydney Tap Water
A NSW Health webinar minimized PFAS health risks, while new research revealed 31 PFAS types in Sydney tap water, including some with unknown health effects, causing concern among community groups and experts who highlighted the discrepancy between the presented information and existing research.

Conflicting Views on PFAS Health Risks Amidst Discovery of New Contaminants in Sydney Tap Water
A NSW Health webinar minimized PFAS health risks, while new research revealed 31 PFAS types in Sydney tap water, including some with unknown health effects, causing concern among community groups and experts who highlighted the discrepancy between the presented information and existing research.
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60% Bias Score

Nestlé Faces Lawsuit Over Microplastic Contamination of Contrex and Hépar Water
Nestlé Waters faces legal action for allegedly contaminating Contrex and Hépar mineral water with microplastics from four illegal waste dumps in the Vosges region, containing 473,700 cubic meters of waste, resulting in levels 51,000 to 1.3 million times higher than in other waters.

Nestlé Faces Lawsuit Over Microplastic Contamination of Contrex and Hépar Water
Nestlé Waters faces legal action for allegedly contaminating Contrex and Hépar mineral water with microplastics from four illegal waste dumps in the Vosges region, containing 473,700 cubic meters of waste, resulting in levels 51,000 to 1.3 million times higher than in other waters.
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40% Bias Score

Herbal Supplement 'Feel Free' Sparks Health Concerns, Addiction Reports
Feel Free, a kratom and kava-based supplement sold in U.S. gas stations and retailers, is causing severe health issues, including addiction, skin damage, seizures, and suicidal thoughts, prompting concerns about its unregulated nature and lack of warnings.

Herbal Supplement 'Feel Free' Sparks Health Concerns, Addiction Reports
Feel Free, a kratom and kava-based supplement sold in U.S. gas stations and retailers, is causing severe health issues, including addiction, skin damage, seizures, and suicidal thoughts, prompting concerns about its unregulated nature and lack of warnings.
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68% Bias Score
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