Stryker in Talks to Acquire Inari Medical for $3 Billion
Medical-device maker Stryker is in advanced talks to acquire Inari Medical, which makes devices treating venous diseases, for nearly $3 billion; a deal could be announced this week, driven by a surge in demand for medical implants post-pandemic.
Stryker in Talks to Acquire Inari Medical for $3 Billion
Medical-device maker Stryker is in advanced talks to acquire Inari Medical, which makes devices treating venous diseases, for nearly $3 billion; a deal could be announced this week, driven by a surge in demand for medical implants post-pandemic.
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36% Bias Score
Hydration Overlooked in New Year's Health Resolutions
A study reveals that over 50% of Americans don't drink enough water daily, despite its significant health benefits, including improved blood pressure, joint health, and reduced headaches. Experts recommend 8-10 cups for women and 10-12 for men. Habit stacking can help increase water intake.
Hydration Overlooked in New Year's Health Resolutions
A study reveals that over 50% of Americans don't drink enough water daily, despite its significant health benefits, including improved blood pressure, joint health, and reduced headaches. Experts recommend 8-10 cups for women and 10-12 for men. Habit stacking can help increase water intake.
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24% Bias Score
Madrid Plans 2035 Closure of Las Lomas Incinerator, Contingent on EU Waste Reduction Goals
The Madrid city council plans to close the Las Lomas incinerator by 2035, contingent upon reducing landfill waste from 40% to 10%, aligning with EU regulations; failure to meet this target may delay closure.
Madrid Plans 2035 Closure of Las Lomas Incinerator, Contingent on EU Waste Reduction Goals
The Madrid city council plans to close the Las Lomas incinerator by 2035, contingent upon reducing landfill waste from 40% to 10%, aligning with EU regulations; failure to meet this target may delay closure.
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40% Bias Score
Light Exercise Yields Significant Cardiovascular Benefits; High-Intensity Training Reshapes the Heart
A recent BBC report reveals that even 1-2 hours of weekly moderate exercise can significantly reduce cardiovascular death risk by up to 20% in sedentary individuals, while high-intensity training can lead to athlete-like heart structure changes.
Light Exercise Yields Significant Cardiovascular Benefits; High-Intensity Training Reshapes the Heart
A recent BBC report reveals that even 1-2 hours of weekly moderate exercise can significantly reduce cardiovascular death risk by up to 20% in sedentary individuals, while high-intensity training can lead to athlete-like heart structure changes.
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24% Bias Score
Scottish NHS A&E Performance Hits Joint Fifth Worst Weekly Record Amidst Flu Surge
Scotland's NHS faces "very high levels of winter pressure" due to a flu surge hospitalizing over 1,500 people in the final week of 2024; only 58.4% of A&E patients were seen within four hours, the joint fifth-worst weekly performance on record, prompting criticism of the SNP government's handling of...
Scottish NHS A&E Performance Hits Joint Fifth Worst Weekly Record Amidst Flu Surge
Scotland's NHS faces "very high levels of winter pressure" due to a flu surge hospitalizing over 1,500 people in the final week of 2024; only 58.4% of A&E patients were seen within four hours, the joint fifth-worst weekly performance on record, prompting criticism of the SNP government's handling of...
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44% Bias Score
FDA Sets Voluntary Lead Limits in Baby Food
The FDA issued voluntary limits on lead in baby foods like jarred fruits, vegetables, and cereals, aiming for a 20-30% reduction in children's exposure, but consumer advocates argue it doesn't go far enough and took too long to implement, excluding certain products and other heavy metals.
FDA Sets Voluntary Lead Limits in Baby Food
The FDA issued voluntary limits on lead in baby foods like jarred fruits, vegetables, and cereals, aiming for a 20-30% reduction in children's exposure, but consumer advocates argue it doesn't go far enough and took too long to implement, excluding certain products and other heavy metals.
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44% Bias Score
Chemotherapy Side Effects: Adele Roberts Reveals Fingertip Loss and Tongue Discoloration
Adele Roberts, a 45-year-old British TV and radio personality, recently disclosed the severe side effects of her chemotherapy treatment for bowel cancer, including the loss of her fingerprints and black spots on her tongue, despite being currently in remission after nine months of treatment.
Chemotherapy Side Effects: Adele Roberts Reveals Fingertip Loss and Tongue Discoloration
Adele Roberts, a 45-year-old British TV and radio personality, recently disclosed the severe side effects of her chemotherapy treatment for bowel cancer, including the loss of her fingerprints and black spots on her tongue, despite being currently in remission after nine months of treatment.
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8% Bias Score
First US Death from Bird Flu (H5N1) Reported in Louisiana
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health conditions died from bird flu (H5N1), marking the first human death from the virus in the US and the first case linked to backyard birds, according to the Louisiana Department of Health; no evidence suggests person-to-person transmission.
First US Death from Bird Flu (H5N1) Reported in Louisiana
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health conditions died from bird flu (H5N1), marking the first human death from the virus in the US and the first case linked to backyard birds, according to the Louisiana Department of Health; no evidence suggests person-to-person transmission.
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36% Bias Score
Overcrowding Cripples Portuguese Hospitals as Wait Times Exceed Nine Hours
Due to a surge in respiratory infections and staff shortages, Portuguese hospitals experienced extremely long wait times for urgent care on Monday and Tuesday, with some patients waiting over nine hours; however, authorities ensured all patients received treatment.
Overcrowding Cripples Portuguese Hospitals as Wait Times Exceed Nine Hours
Due to a surge in respiratory infections and staff shortages, Portuguese hospitals experienced extremely long wait times for urgent care on Monday and Tuesday, with some patients waiting over nine hours; however, authorities ensured all patients received treatment.
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40% Bias Score
UK hMPV Cases Double, Overwhelming Hospitals Amidst Flu Surge
A surge in human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infections in the UK has seen cases double in a month, affecting young children most severely, coinciding with a quadrupling of flu cases and overwhelming hospitals; experts urge preventative measures.
UK hMPV Cases Double, Overwhelming Hospitals Amidst Flu Surge
A surge in human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infections in the UK has seen cases double in a month, affecting young children most severely, coinciding with a quadrupling of flu cases and overwhelming hospitals; experts urge preventative measures.
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36% Bias Score
British Tourist Dies in Thailand After Ingesting Contaminated Drugs
A British woman, Rebecca Turner, died in a Bangkok hotel room after unknowingly consuming a lethal mixture of nine drugs, including painkillers and sleeping pills, highlighting the dangers of unregulated drug markets.
British Tourist Dies in Thailand After Ingesting Contaminated Drugs
A British woman, Rebecca Turner, died in a Bangkok hotel room after unknowingly consuming a lethal mixture of nine drugs, including painkillers and sleeping pills, highlighting the dangers of unregulated drug markets.
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48% Bias Score
WHO Monitors HMPV Surge in China: No Pandemic Threat"
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in northern China is being monitored by the WHO, with China reporting that the scale and intensity remain low compared to previous years; the virus causes symptoms like cough, fever, and nasal congestion and can lead to pneumonia; no specific treatment o...
WHO Monitors HMPV Surge in China: No Pandemic Threat"
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in northern China is being monitored by the WHO, with China reporting that the scale and intensity remain low compared to previous years; the virus causes symptoms like cough, fever, and nasal congestion and can lead to pneumonia; no specific treatment o...
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20% Bias Score