U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Alcohol Warning Labels Due to Cancer Risk
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy advocates for alcohol warning labels, citing evidence linking alcohol consumption to seven types of cancer, resulting in an estimated 100,000 annual U.S. cancer cases and 20,000 deaths, with similar impact globally, and calls for Congressional approval for changes t...
U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Alcohol Warning Labels Due to Cancer Risk
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy advocates for alcohol warning labels, citing evidence linking alcohol consumption to seven types of cancer, resulting in an estimated 100,000 annual U.S. cancer cases and 20,000 deaths, with similar impact globally, and calls for Congressional approval for changes t...
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44% Bias Score
UK Cold Snap Exacerbates Concerns Over Winter Fuel Payment Cuts
A cold snap has gripped the UK, with temperatures plummeting to -8°C, prompting amber weather warnings for snow and ice across much of England and Wales. This has exacerbated concerns about the government's recent cuts to winter fuel payments, impacting millions of vulnerable households.
UK Cold Snap Exacerbates Concerns Over Winter Fuel Payment Cuts
A cold snap has gripped the UK, with temperatures plummeting to -8°C, prompting amber weather warnings for snow and ice across much of England and Wales. This has exacerbated concerns about the government's recent cuts to winter fuel payments, impacting millions of vulnerable households.
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44% Bias Score
Rugby Dementia Fears Prompt Call for Parent Warnings
Conor Buckett, son of former Welsh rugby player Ian Buckett who died of CTE-related dementia at 56, is urging rugby organizations to warn parents about the risks of brain injuries before children start playing.
Rugby Dementia Fears Prompt Call for Parent Warnings
Conor Buckett, son of former Welsh rugby player Ian Buckett who died of CTE-related dementia at 56, is urging rugby organizations to warn parents about the risks of brain injuries before children start playing.
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32% Bias Score
Loneliness Linked to Five Proteins Increasing Disease Risk
A University of Cambridge study of 42,000 adults found five proteins linked to loneliness, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, and premature death, highlighting the importance of social connection for health.
Loneliness Linked to Five Proteins Increasing Disease Risk
A University of Cambridge study of 42,000 adults found five proteins linked to loneliness, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, and premature death, highlighting the importance of social connection for health.
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US Surgeon General Calls for Alcohol Cancer Warning Labels
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is urging for alcohol warning labels in the United States, citing alcohol as a leading preventable cause of cancer, responsible for about 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths. While the recommendation is not legally binding, it seeks to raise public awarene...
US Surgeon General Calls for Alcohol Cancer Warning Labels
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is urging for alcohol warning labels in the United States, citing alcohol as a leading preventable cause of cancer, responsible for about 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths. While the recommendation is not legally binding, it seeks to raise public awarene...
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Shanghai Opens China's First Medical AI Application Testing Center
Shanghai launched China's first medical AI application testing and verification center on Friday, with twelve leading healthcare institutions as initial validation units; the center will evaluate AI applications for safety, compliance, and efficacy, addressing challenges in accuracy, data privacy, a...
Shanghai Opens China's First Medical AI Application Testing Center
Shanghai launched China's first medical AI application testing and verification center on Friday, with twelve leading healthcare institutions as initial validation units; the center will evaluate AI applications for safety, compliance, and efficacy, addressing challenges in accuracy, data privacy, a...
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US Nutrition Policy: State Initiatives vs. Federal Budget Cuts
The incoming US administration's focus on chronic disease prevention through nutrition is driving state-level Medicaid waiver proposals for improved food access and education, but proposed federal budget cuts threaten to reverse this progress.
US Nutrition Policy: State Initiatives vs. Federal Budget Cuts
The incoming US administration's focus on chronic disease prevention through nutrition is driving state-level Medicaid waiver proposals for improved food access and education, but proposed federal budget cuts threaten to reverse this progress.
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Nurse Arrested for Child Abuse in Hospital NICU
Registered nurse Erin Strotman was arrested for malicious wounding and child abuse after an investigation into unexplained fractures suffered by at least seven infants in Henrico Doctors' Hospital's NICU between 2023 and 2024; police are investigating additional cases.
Nurse Arrested for Child Abuse in Hospital NICU
Registered nurse Erin Strotman was arrested for malicious wounding and child abuse after an investigation into unexplained fractures suffered by at least seven infants in Henrico Doctors' Hospital's NICU between 2023 and 2024; police are investigating additional cases.
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US Allocates $306 Million to Combat Avian Flu Amidst Pandemic Concerns
The US will spend $306 million to combat the H5N1 avian flu, addressing concerns of a potential pandemic despite currently low human infection rates, amidst criticism of insufficient past responses and worries about the incoming administration's approach to pandemic preparedness.
US Allocates $306 Million to Combat Avian Flu Amidst Pandemic Concerns
The US will spend $306 million to combat the H5N1 avian flu, addressing concerns of a potential pandemic despite currently low human infection rates, amidst criticism of insufficient past responses and worries about the incoming administration's approach to pandemic preparedness.
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40% Bias Score
Surgeon General Warns: Alcohol a Major Cancer Risk Factor Amidst Cultural Shift
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's advisory declares alcohol a preventable cause of 100,000 annual cancer cases, prompting calls for updated health warnings amidst declining alcohol consumption among younger generations and the growing 'sober curious' movement.
Surgeon General Warns: Alcohol a Major Cancer Risk Factor Amidst Cultural Shift
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's advisory declares alcohol a preventable cause of 100,000 annual cancer cases, prompting calls for updated health warnings amidst declining alcohol consumption among younger generations and the growing 'sober curious' movement.
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40% Bias Score
China-Ethiopia Brightness Journey: Over 80 Cataract Surgeries Conducted
A Chinese medical team launched a free cataract surgery campaign in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on January 2nd, 2025, aiming to treat over 500 patients; 80 surgeries were successfully completed by January 5th, 2025, marking a significant step in bilateral healthcare cooperation.
China-Ethiopia Brightness Journey: Over 80 Cataract Surgeries Conducted
A Chinese medical team launched a free cataract surgery campaign in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on January 2nd, 2025, aiming to treat over 500 patients; 80 surgeries were successfully completed by January 5th, 2025, marking a significant step in bilateral healthcare cooperation.
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US Allocates $306 Million to Combat Avian Influenza Amidst Pandemic Preparedness Concerns
The US is allocating $306 million to strengthen its avian influenza response, amid concerns about the incoming Trump administration's approach to pandemic preparedness and criticism of the Biden administration's response; 66 human cases have been detected in 2024, raising concerns about a potential ...
US Allocates $306 Million to Combat Avian Influenza Amidst Pandemic Preparedness Concerns
The US is allocating $306 million to strengthen its avian influenza response, amid concerns about the incoming Trump administration's approach to pandemic preparedness and criticism of the Biden administration's response; 66 human cases have been detected in 2024, raising concerns about a potential ...
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40% Bias Score