Spousal Abuse and Abandonment Plague Egyptian Breast Cancer Patients
A study in Egypt reveals that 31% of women diagnosed with breast cancer experience spousal abandonment, 17% divorce, and 3% physical abuse, highlighting the devastating societal impacts exacerbated by misinformation and cultural norms.
Spousal Abuse and Abandonment Plague Egyptian Breast Cancer Patients
A study in Egypt reveals that 31% of women diagnosed with breast cancer experience spousal abandonment, 17% divorce, and 3% physical abuse, highlighting the devastating societal impacts exacerbated by misinformation and cultural norms.
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56% Bias Score
Israel's War Exacerbates Plight of 2,000 Children with Cancer
The war in Israel significantly impacts the 2,000 children with cancer, causing treatment disruptions, displacement, emotional distress, and increased risk of post-trauma for both children and parents; the Larger Than Life association provides support.
Israel's War Exacerbates Plight of 2,000 Children with Cancer
The war in Israel significantly impacts the 2,000 children with cancer, causing treatment disruptions, displacement, emotional distress, and increased risk of post-trauma for both children and parents; the Larger Than Life association provides support.
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28% Bias Score
UK Councils Activate Emergency Shelters Amidst Rising Homelessness and Freezing Temperatures
Amidst freezing temperatures (-8.6C recorded in Aboyne) and amber weather warnings across the UK, councils activated Severe Weather Emergency Protocols (Swep) to provide emergency shelter for rough sleepers, despite rising homelessness (9,079 in September 2024) and associated deaths (1,474 in 2023),...
UK Councils Activate Emergency Shelters Amidst Rising Homelessness and Freezing Temperatures
Amidst freezing temperatures (-8.6C recorded in Aboyne) and amber weather warnings across the UK, councils activated Severe Weather Emergency Protocols (Swep) to provide emergency shelter for rough sleepers, despite rising homelessness (9,079 in September 2024) and associated deaths (1,474 in 2023),...
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48% Bias Score
NSW Health Crisis: Nitazene Vapes Prompt Call for Broader Drug Response
Four young adults in Sydney unknowingly became addicted to nitazene, a synthetic opioid 100 times stronger than heroin, after inhaling it from vapes purchased online, prompting NSW's Chief Health Officer to urge broader drug responses beyond the planned pill testing trial.
NSW Health Crisis: Nitazene Vapes Prompt Call for Broader Drug Response
Four young adults in Sydney unknowingly became addicted to nitazene, a synthetic opioid 100 times stronger than heroin, after inhaling it from vapes purchased online, prompting NSW's Chief Health Officer to urge broader drug responses beyond the planned pill testing trial.
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36% Bias Score
Record Dengue Outbreak in Brazil: 6.65 Million Cases and 6,022 Deaths in 2024
Brazil concluded 2024 with record-high dengue cases (6.65 million) and deaths (6,022), exceeding previous years significantly; a vaccination campaign was initiated, but the limited doses only covered a small portion of the population.
Record Dengue Outbreak in Brazil: 6.65 Million Cases and 6,022 Deaths in 2024
Brazil concluded 2024 with record-high dengue cases (6.65 million) and deaths (6,022), exceeding previous years significantly; a vaccination campaign was initiated, but the limited doses only covered a small portion of the population.
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40% Bias Score
COVID-19 Positive Test: Isolation Guidelines and Precautions
Upon a positive COVID-19 test, immediate isolation is crucial; the CDC recommends returning to normal activities after 24 hours of symptom improvement and no fever, plus 5 days of precautions; however, 10 days are suggested for reliable viral shedding reduction.
COVID-19 Positive Test: Isolation Guidelines and Precautions
Upon a positive COVID-19 test, immediate isolation is crucial; the CDC recommends returning to normal activities after 24 hours of symptom improvement and no fever, plus 5 days of precautions; however, 10 days are suggested for reliable viral shedding reduction.
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44% Bias Score
Concern for Netanyahu's Well-being Amidst Intense Scrutiny
An Italian-Israeli woman expresses deep concern for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's health and well-being following his recent surgery, highlighting the immense pressure, relentless criticism, and unfair treatment he and his family endure, while predicting his future recognition as one o...
Concern for Netanyahu's Well-being Amidst Intense Scrutiny
An Italian-Israeli woman expresses deep concern for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's health and well-being following his recent surgery, highlighting the immense pressure, relentless criticism, and unfair treatment he and his family endure, while predicting his future recognition as one o...
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68% Bias Score
UK Woman Dies After Botched Gastric Surgery in Turkey
Morgan Ribeiro, a 20-year-old from the UK, died from septic shock after a botched gastric sleeve operation in Turkey, highlighting the dangers of cheap cosmetic surgery abroad, promoted on social media, and prompting calls for tighter regulations to protect vulnerable young people.
UK Woman Dies After Botched Gastric Surgery in Turkey
Morgan Ribeiro, a 20-year-old from the UK, died from septic shock after a botched gastric sleeve operation in Turkey, highlighting the dangers of cheap cosmetic surgery abroad, promoted on social media, and prompting calls for tighter regulations to protect vulnerable young people.
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68% Bias Score
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
Murthy Links Alcohol to 100,000 US Cancer Cases Annually, Proposes Label Warnings
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced that alcohol is a preventable cause of 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths in the US, exceeding alcohol-related traffic fatalities; he proposed adding cancer risk warnings to alcohol labels and revising consumption limits, prompting a 4% drop in al...
Murthy Links Alcohol to 100,000 US Cancer Cases Annually, Proposes Label Warnings
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced that alcohol is a preventable cause of 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths in the US, exceeding alcohol-related traffic fatalities; he proposed adding cancer risk warnings to alcohol labels and revising consumption limits, prompting a 4% drop in al...
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52% Bias Score
Surgeon General Urges Cancer Warnings on Alcoholic Beverages
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy advised adding cancer risk warnings to alcoholic beverages, citing alcohol as the third leading cause of cancer, prompting mixed reactions from health officials and the alcohol industry, and potentially impacting the growing Dry January movement.
Surgeon General Urges Cancer Warnings on Alcoholic Beverages
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy advised adding cancer risk warnings to alcoholic beverages, citing alcohol as the third leading cause of cancer, prompting mixed reactions from health officials and the alcohol industry, and potentially impacting the growing Dry January movement.
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40% Bias Score
Young Nurse's MND Diagnosis Highlights Need for Research
Sheree Gregg, a 28-year-old Inverness nurse, received a young-onset MND diagnosis after experiencing symptoms affecting her guitar playing; despite this, she graduated with honors and finds solace in horse-riding, actively supporting the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation's fundraising efforts.
Young Nurse's MND Diagnosis Highlights Need for Research
Sheree Gregg, a 28-year-old Inverness nurse, received a young-onset MND diagnosis after experiencing symptoms affecting her guitar playing; despite this, she graduated with honors and finds solace in horse-riding, actively supporting the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation's fundraising efforts.
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20% Bias Score