The Purpose Code": Creating Purpose, Not Finding It
Jordan Grumet's new book, "The Purpose Code," tackles the widespread issue of "purpose anxiety," suggesting that instead of searching for pre-defined purpose, individuals should actively create it by identifying and pursuing activities that bring them joy, highlighting the importance of small, meani...
The Purpose Code": Creating Purpose, Not Finding It
Jordan Grumet's new book, "The Purpose Code," tackles the widespread issue of "purpose anxiety," suggesting that instead of searching for pre-defined purpose, individuals should actively create it by identifying and pursuing activities that bring them joy, highlighting the importance of small, meani...
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28% Bias Score
Nurse Arrested, Seven Infants Injured in Hospital NICU
A former nurse at Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, was arrested and charged with felony child abuse after seven male infants suffered unexplained injuries in the hospital's NICU between 2023 and 2024; the hospital temporarily closed its NICU pending the investigation.
Nurse Arrested, Seven Infants Injured in Hospital NICU
A former nurse at Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, was arrested and charged with felony child abuse after seven male infants suffered unexplained injuries in the hospital's NICU between 2023 and 2024; the hospital temporarily closed its NICU pending the investigation.
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52% Bias Score
Sheba Medical Center: Leading Global Health Innovation Amidst Crisis
Since October 7, 2023, Sheba Medical Center in Israel has provided critical care to civilians and soldiers, while also focusing on post-conflict plans to improve global health through medical innovation, humanitarian outreach, research, education, and diplomacy.
Sheba Medical Center: Leading Global Health Innovation Amidst Crisis
Since October 7, 2023, Sheba Medical Center in Israel has provided critical care to civilians and soldiers, while also focusing on post-conflict plans to improve global health through medical innovation, humanitarian outreach, research, education, and diplomacy.
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48% Bias Score
UK Considers Ketamine Reclassification Amid Record Use
Record levels of ketamine use in England and Wales (299,000 users aged 16-59 in the year to March 2023) have prompted the Home Office to consider reclassifying it from Class B to Class A, increasing penalties to life imprisonment for dealing and seven years for possession following a coroner's repor...
UK Considers Ketamine Reclassification Amid Record Use
Record levels of ketamine use in England and Wales (299,000 users aged 16-59 in the year to March 2023) have prompted the Home Office to consider reclassifying it from Class B to Class A, increasing penalties to life imprisonment for dealing and seven years for possession following a coroner's repor...
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52% Bias Score
New Ultrasound Method Shows 94% Accuracy in Detecting Prostate Cancer
A new ultrasound-based prostate cancer detection method developed at Heriot Watt University shows a 94% detection rate in early trials, potentially revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment due to its use of widely available equipment and improved accuracy.
New Ultrasound Method Shows 94% Accuracy in Detecting Prostate Cancer
A new ultrasound-based prostate cancer detection method developed at Heriot Watt University shows a 94% detection rate in early trials, potentially revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment due to its use of widely available equipment and improved accuracy.
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36% Bias Score
Brazil's Cash Transfer Program Significantly Reduces Tuberculosis
A new study reveals that Brazil's Bolsa Familia cash transfer program significantly reduced tuberculosis incidence and mortality among low-income individuals between 2004 and 2015, particularly impacting indigenous and Afro-Brazilian populations and less developed regions, suggesting that poverty re...
Brazil's Cash Transfer Program Significantly Reduces Tuberculosis
A new study reveals that Brazil's Bolsa Familia cash transfer program significantly reduced tuberculosis incidence and mortality among low-income individuals between 2004 and 2015, particularly impacting indigenous and Afro-Brazilian populations and less developed regions, suggesting that poverty re...
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36% Bias Score
Turkey Mandates QR Codes for Food Safety Transparency
Turkey's Agriculture Minister announced a 35% reduction in pesticide residue following 250,000 inspections over three years and plans to make QR codes mandatory at food retail locations to enhance transparency and consumer access to inspection records.
Turkey Mandates QR Codes for Food Safety Transparency
Turkey's Agriculture Minister announced a 35% reduction in pesticide residue following 250,000 inspections over three years and plans to make QR codes mandatory at food retail locations to enhance transparency and consumer access to inspection records.
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44% Bias Score
BBVA Award Recognizes GLP-1 Hormone Discoverers for Diabetes, Obesity Treatments
The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Biomedicine was given to four researchers for their discovery of the GLP-1 hormone's role in glucose regulation, appetite, and its implications for treating type 2 diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases.
BBVA Award Recognizes GLP-1 Hormone Discoverers for Diabetes, Obesity Treatments
The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Biomedicine was given to four researchers for their discovery of the GLP-1 hormone's role in glucose regulation, appetite, and its implications for treating type 2 diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases.
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32% Bias Score
2024 Shkreli Awards Expose Widespread Healthcare Profiteering
The Lown Institute's 2024 Shkreli Awards spotlight ten cases of healthcare profiteering, ranging from a medical center's unauthorized sale of body parts to insurance companies' denial of medically necessary care, costing patients tens of thousands of dollars.
2024 Shkreli Awards Expose Widespread Healthcare Profiteering
The Lown Institute's 2024 Shkreli Awards spotlight ten cases of healthcare profiteering, ranging from a medical center's unauthorized sale of body parts to insurance companies' denial of medically necessary care, costing patients tens of thousands of dollars.
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28% Bias Score
CFPB Removes \$49 Billion in Medical Debt from Credit Reports
The CFPB finalized a rule eliminating roughly \$49 billion in medical debt from credit reports, effective in 60 days, despite opposition from banking and credit agencies, and the incoming Republican majority.
CFPB Removes \$49 Billion in Medical Debt from Credit Reports
The CFPB finalized a rule eliminating roughly \$49 billion in medical debt from credit reports, effective in 60 days, despite opposition from banking and credit agencies, and the incoming Republican majority.
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16% Bias Score
HMPV Surge in China Raises Global Health Concerns
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in China is causing global concern, stressing healthcare systems amid a winter increase in respiratory illnesses, although HMPV is a known virus with existing treatments, posing risks to vulnerable populations.
HMPV Surge in China Raises Global Health Concerns
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in China is causing global concern, stressing healthcare systems amid a winter increase in respiratory illnesses, although HMPV is a known virus with existing treatments, posing risks to vulnerable populations.
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20% Bias Score
UK Government Warns of Widespread Need for Shutters and Air Conditioning Due to Rising Overnight Temperatures
A UK government report warns that most homes will need shutters and air conditioning by 2030 to combat rising overnight temperatures exceeding 26°C, disproportionately impacting low-income households, ethnic minorities, and the elderly; solutions include white roofs and external shutters, but retrof...
UK Government Warns of Widespread Need for Shutters and Air Conditioning Due to Rising Overnight Temperatures
A UK government report warns that most homes will need shutters and air conditioning by 2030 to combat rising overnight temperatures exceeding 26°C, disproportionately impacting low-income households, ethnic minorities, and the elderly; solutions include white roofs and external shutters, but retrof...
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36% Bias Score