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Overhydration Risks Highlighted: Individual Needs Emphasized
The article explores the dangers of both dehydration and overhydration, citing a case study of a marathon runner who suffered from hyponatremia after excessive water consumption. While general guidelines suggest 2 liters for women and 2.5 liters for men daily, it emphasizes the need for personalized...
Overhydration Risks Highlighted: Individual Needs Emphasized
The article explores the dangers of both dehydration and overhydration, citing a case study of a marathon runner who suffered from hyponatremia after excessive water consumption. While general guidelines suggest 2 liters for women and 2.5 liters for men daily, it emphasizes the need for personalized...
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London Marathon Deaths Highlight Risks Despite Medical Advancements
Thirteen runners have died during the London Marathon since 1981, with deaths primarily caused by sudden cardiac arrest, disproportionately affecting men over 40, especially in the final race stages, despite advancements halving the risk of death since 2000.
London Marathon Deaths Highlight Risks Despite Medical Advancements
Thirteen runners have died during the London Marathon since 1981, with deaths primarily caused by sudden cardiac arrest, disproportionately affecting men over 40, especially in the final race stages, despite advancements halving the risk of death since 2000.
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52% Bias Score
Climate Change Increases Arsenic in Rice, Posing Global Health Threat
A new study reveals climate change may increase arsenic levels in rice, potentially causing millions of additional cancer cases in China alone; researchers are exploring mitigation strategies but face a significant challenge.
Climate Change Increases Arsenic in Rice, Posing Global Health Threat
A new study reveals climate change may increase arsenic levels in rice, potentially causing millions of additional cancer cases in China alone; researchers are exploring mitigation strategies but face a significant challenge.
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40% Bias Score
Record Number of EU Consumer Product Safety Alerts in 2024
A record 4,100 consumer product safety alerts were issued in the EU in 2024 due to dangerous chemicals found in cosmetics, vape liquids, clothing, jewelry, and toys, exceeding previous levels and highlighting concerns about public health and environmental safety.
Record Number of EU Consumer Product Safety Alerts in 2024
A record 4,100 consumer product safety alerts were issued in the EU in 2024 due to dangerous chemicals found in cosmetics, vape liquids, clothing, jewelry, and toys, exceeding previous levels and highlighting concerns about public health and environmental safety.
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28% Bias Score
ASA Reprimands Six Cosmetic Firms for Misleading Liquid BBL Ads
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) reprimanded six companies for misleading ads promoting liquid Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs), citing pressure tactics, exploitation of insecurities, and trivialization of significant health risks; hundreds of women have suffered severe infections after und...
ASA Reprimands Six Cosmetic Firms for Misleading Liquid BBL Ads
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) reprimanded six companies for misleading ads promoting liquid Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs), citing pressure tactics, exploitation of insecurities, and trivialization of significant health risks; hundreds of women have suffered severe infections after und...
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Vancouver's Unregulated Psilocybin Mushroom Dispensaries Pose Public Health Risks
In Vancouver, at least 15 dispensaries openly sell illegal psilocybin mushrooms, despite city acknowledgement of their illegality and potential for enforcement. A recent study highlights unsubstantiated health claims and inadequate warnings on products, mirroring pre-legalization cannabis sales. Lim...
Vancouver's Unregulated Psilocybin Mushroom Dispensaries Pose Public Health Risks
In Vancouver, at least 15 dispensaries openly sell illegal psilocybin mushrooms, despite city acknowledgement of their illegality and potential for enforcement. A recent study highlights unsubstantiated health claims and inadequate warnings on products, mirroring pre-legalization cannabis sales. Lim...
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High PFAS Levels Found in Recent European Wines
A study by Pesticide Action Network Europe reveals alarmingly high levels of the PFAS chemical trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in European wines produced after 2010, averaging 121 micrograms per liter, compared to none before 1988; organic wines showed lower contamination.
High PFAS Levels Found in Recent European Wines
A study by Pesticide Action Network Europe reveals alarmingly high levels of the PFAS chemical trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in European wines produced after 2010, averaging 121 micrograms per liter, compared to none before 1988; organic wines showed lower contamination.
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40% Bias Score
Climate Change Increases Arsenic in Rice, Posing Major Health Risks
A study in Lancet Planetary Health shows that rising temperatures and CO2 increase arsenic in rice, potentially causing millions of extra cancer cases and other health problems by 2050, based on experiments in China simulating climate change effects on various rice strains over 10 years.
Climate Change Increases Arsenic in Rice, Posing Major Health Risks
A study in Lancet Planetary Health shows that rising temperatures and CO2 increase arsenic in rice, potentially causing millions of extra cancer cases and other health problems by 2050, based on experiments in China simulating climate change effects on various rice strains over 10 years.
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32% Bias Score
Excessive CT Scans Linked to 5% of US Cancer Diagnoses
A US study estimates that excessive CT scan use contributes to 1 in 20 annual cancer diagnoses, with children under one year old facing a tenfold higher risk; researchers urge reduced use and optimized radiation doses to mitigate this risk.
Excessive CT Scans Linked to 5% of US Cancer Diagnoses
A US study estimates that excessive CT scan use contributes to 1 in 20 annual cancer diagnoses, with children under one year old facing a tenfold higher risk; researchers urge reduced use and optimized radiation doses to mitigate this risk.
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52% Bias Score
PFAS Contamination Found in Backyard Chicken Eggs
A news report revealed that eggs from backyard chickens contain PFAS, potentially due to contaminated earthworms, causing a family to question their past consumption habits and raising broader concerns about food safety and environmental toxins.
PFAS Contamination Found in Backyard Chicken Eggs
A news report revealed that eggs from backyard chickens contain PFAS, potentially due to contaminated earthworms, causing a family to question their past consumption habits and raising broader concerns about food safety and environmental toxins.
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36% Bias Score
Children's Mattresses Emit Toxic Chemicals, Posing Developmental Risks
New research reveals that children's mattresses release harmful chemicals like phthalates and flame retardants, exceeding safe limits and posing developmental and hormonal risks; studies highlight the need for stronger regulations and safer product designs.
Children's Mattresses Emit Toxic Chemicals, Posing Developmental Risks
New research reveals that children's mattresses release harmful chemicals like phthalates and flame retardants, exceeding safe limits and posing developmental and hormonal risks; studies highlight the need for stronger regulations and safer product designs.
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52% Bias Score
Cannabis Use Linked to Significantly Increased Dementia Risk
A Canadian study of over six million people found a 72% increased risk of dementia among those hospitalized for cannabis-related issues, exceeding alcohol-related risks; this highlights the need for further research into the long-term effects of cannabis use on cognitive health.
Cannabis Use Linked to Significantly Increased Dementia Risk
A Canadian study of over six million people found a 72% increased risk of dementia among those hospitalized for cannabis-related issues, exceeding alcohol-related risks; this highlights the need for further research into the long-term effects of cannabis use on cognitive health.
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48% Bias Score
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