Polar Vortex and Winter Storm Enzo to Cripple US with Life-Threatening Cold
A life-threatening polar vortex and Winter Storm Enzo will impact 235 million Americans from Monday to Wednesday, bringing temperatures as low as -50°F and heavy snow and ice to the Southern US, causing widespread disruptions and health risks.
Polar Vortex and Winter Storm Enzo to Cripple US with Life-Threatening Cold
A life-threatening polar vortex and Winter Storm Enzo will impact 235 million Americans from Monday to Wednesday, bringing temperatures as low as -50°F and heavy snow and ice to the Southern US, causing widespread disruptions and health risks.
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40% Bias Score
Anapa Oil Spill Threatens Tourist Season
An oil spill near Anapa, Russia, has raised concerns about the upcoming tourist season due to ecological damage and public health issues; despite cleanup efforts, dead algae, oil traces, and high accommodation prices persist, impacting tourism and prompting concerns among potential visitors.
Anapa Oil Spill Threatens Tourist Season
An oil spill near Anapa, Russia, has raised concerns about the upcoming tourist season due to ecological damage and public health issues; despite cleanup efforts, dead algae, oil traces, and high accommodation prices persist, impacting tourism and prompting concerns among potential visitors.
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Kenya Seeks to Integrate African Traditional Medicine into Healthcare System
The National Traditional Health Practitioners Association in Kenya seeks to integrate African traditional medicine into the national healthcare system, learning from China's experience, to address widespread infectious diseases and strained healthcare resources, with up to 80% of the population alre...
Kenya Seeks to Integrate African Traditional Medicine into Healthcare System
The National Traditional Health Practitioners Association in Kenya seeks to integrate African traditional medicine into the national healthcare system, learning from China's experience, to address widespread infectious diseases and strained healthcare resources, with up to 80% of the population alre...
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NSW Psychiatrist Exodus: Government's Plan Sparks Concerns
Facing a mass resignation of nearly one-third of its public psychiatrists, the NSW government plans to increase the roles of counselors and psychologists, despite warnings from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists about potentially disastrous consequences for patient care.
NSW Psychiatrist Exodus: Government's Plan Sparks Concerns
Facing a mass resignation of nearly one-third of its public psychiatrists, the NSW government plans to increase the roles of counselors and psychologists, despite warnings from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists about potentially disastrous consequences for patient care.
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UK's First Keyhole Brain Tumor Removal via Eye Socket
A UK nurse became the first person to have a meningioma brain tumor removed through a minimally invasive keyhole surgery performed through her eye socket in Leeds, offering a less risky alternative to traditional methods.
UK's First Keyhole Brain Tumor Removal via Eye Socket
A UK nurse became the first person to have a meningioma brain tumor removed through a minimally invasive keyhole surgery performed through her eye socket in Leeds, offering a less risky alternative to traditional methods.
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Crippling Winter Storm Impacts 170 Million Across US
Over 170 million Americans face a severe winter storm bringing historic snowfall, freezing rain, and frigid temperatures to the South and Northeast, causing widespread travel disruptions, school closures, and potential water pipe damage; states of emergency declared in Louisiana and Texas.
Crippling Winter Storm Impacts 170 Million Across US
Over 170 million Americans face a severe winter storm bringing historic snowfall, freezing rain, and frigid temperatures to the South and Northeast, causing widespread travel disruptions, school closures, and potential water pipe damage; states of emergency declared in Louisiana and Texas.
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UK-First Keyhole Surgery Successfully Removes Inoperable Brain Tumor
In a UK-first, surgeons at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust used keyhole surgery through a patient's eye socket to remove a previously inoperable brain tumor from the cavernous sinus in February 2024, offering hope to patients with similar conditions.
UK-First Keyhole Surgery Successfully Removes Inoperable Brain Tumor
In a UK-first, surgeons at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust used keyhole surgery through a patient's eye socket to remove a previously inoperable brain tumor from the cavernous sinus in February 2024, offering hope to patients with similar conditions.
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Ultra-Processed Food Regulation Fails: Systemic Change Needed
A study of 417 measures from 105 countries reveals that current regulations, focusing primarily on consumer behavior, have failed to curb the rise of ultra-processed foods, which comprise 70% of the average American diet and are linked to serious health problems; the authors call for systemic change...
Ultra-Processed Food Regulation Fails: Systemic Change Needed
A study of 417 measures from 105 countries reveals that current regulations, focusing primarily on consumer behavior, have failed to curb the rise of ultra-processed foods, which comprise 70% of the average American diet and are linked to serious health problems; the authors call for systemic change...
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44% Bias Score
Weight-Loss Injections: Large Study Shows Significant Health Benefits, Rare Risks
A study of nearly two million veterans with type-2 diabetes found that GLP-1 receptor agonists (like Ozempic and Wegovy) significantly reduced risks of heart disease, stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, and mental health issues, despite some rare but serious side effects like pancreatitis and kidney...
Weight-Loss Injections: Large Study Shows Significant Health Benefits, Rare Risks
A study of nearly two million veterans with type-2 diabetes found that GLP-1 receptor agonists (like Ozempic and Wegovy) significantly reduced risks of heart disease, stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, and mental health issues, despite some rare but serious side effects like pancreatitis and kidney...
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NHS to Trial Non-Invasive Brain-Computer Interface for Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders
The UK's NHS is funding a £6.5 million trial of a non-invasive brain-computer interface using ultrasound to treat neurological and psychiatric conditions; 30 patients with existing skull defects will test the device's safety and ability to improve mood and motivation.
NHS to Trial Non-Invasive Brain-Computer Interface for Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders
The UK's NHS is funding a £6.5 million trial of a non-invasive brain-computer interface using ultrasound to treat neurological and psychiatric conditions; 30 patients with existing skull defects will test the device's safety and ability to improve mood and motivation.
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New Obesity Measurement System Proposed, Moving Beyond BMI
Fifty-eight researchers published recommendations in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology on January 14th, proposing a new obesity measurement system that distinguishes between preclinical and clinical obesity, using adiposity measures alongside BMI to provide a more comprehensive assessment.
New Obesity Measurement System Proposed, Moving Beyond BMI
Fifty-eight researchers published recommendations in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology on January 14th, proposing a new obesity measurement system that distinguishes between preclinical and clinical obesity, using adiposity measures alongside BMI to provide a more comprehensive assessment.
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Intramuscular Fat: A Novel Risk Factor for Heart Disease
A study of 669 individuals found that higher levels of intramuscular fat, irrespective of BMI, significantly increase the risk of heart attack and heart failure, highlighting a previously unrecognized risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Intramuscular Fat: A Novel Risk Factor for Heart Disease
A study of 669 individuals found that higher levels of intramuscular fat, irrespective of BMI, significantly increase the risk of heart attack and heart failure, highlighting a previously unrecognized risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
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48% Bias Score