German Study Reveals Lasting Negative Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children's Health
A German study reveals lasting negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on children and adolescents' mental and physical health, including increased anxiety, depression, reduced physical activity, and developmental delays, particularly impacting those aged 10-14 during lockdowns.
German Study Reveals Lasting Negative Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children's Health
A German study reveals lasting negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on children and adolescents' mental and physical health, including increased anxiety, depression, reduced physical activity, and developmental delays, particularly impacting those aged 10-14 during lockdowns.
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40% Bias Score
Surge in Homeless Seniors Driven by Inflation and Housing Crisis
The number of homeless seniors in the U.S. is tripling between 2019 and 2030 due to inflation, rising rents, and lack of affordable housing; this is exemplified by Kim Hilton, a 68-year-old diabetic in Montana who lost his legs due to prolonged homelessness.
Surge in Homeless Seniors Driven by Inflation and Housing Crisis
The number of homeless seniors in the U.S. is tripling between 2019 and 2030 due to inflation, rising rents, and lack of affordable housing; this is exemplified by Kim Hilton, a 68-year-old diabetic in Montana who lost his legs due to prolonged homelessness.
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24% Bias Score
Women's Health Market: Growth Potential Despite Funding Challenges
The $41.3 billion women's health market, projected to reach $66 billion by 2033, faces challenges from limited funding (receiving only 2% of total health VC investment) and restrictive regulations, despite advancements in biotech and telehealth; however, recent successful exits and increased interes...
Women's Health Market: Growth Potential Despite Funding Challenges
The $41.3 billion women's health market, projected to reach $66 billion by 2033, faces challenges from limited funding (receiving only 2% of total health VC investment) and restrictive regulations, despite advancements in biotech and telehealth; however, recent successful exits and increased interes...
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32% Bias Score
Comorian Women's Associations Provide Crucial Aid After Cyclone Chido
On December 25th, 2024, in Mutsamudu, Anjouan, Comoros, Solidarité Femmes Action and AFAM distributed aid to Cyclone Chido victims from Mayotte, highlighting the crucial role of women's associations in addressing government failures and providing essential support during crises.
Comorian Women's Associations Provide Crucial Aid After Cyclone Chido
On December 25th, 2024, in Mutsamudu, Anjouan, Comoros, Solidarité Femmes Action and AFAM distributed aid to Cyclone Chido victims from Mayotte, highlighting the crucial role of women's associations in addressing government failures and providing essential support during crises.
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40% Bias Score
Proposed Sugary Drinks Tax Aims to Curb Australia's Obesity Crisis
Australia's high rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes, linked to excessive sugar consumption, could be mitigated by a proposed sugary drinks tax estimated to generate $500 million annually while reducing healthcare costs and sugar intake.
Proposed Sugary Drinks Tax Aims to Curb Australia's Obesity Crisis
Australia's high rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes, linked to excessive sugar consumption, could be mitigated by a proposed sugary drinks tax estimated to generate $500 million annually while reducing healthcare costs and sugar intake.
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56% Bias Score
Quadruple Viral Surge Overwhelms US Hospitals
A surge in flu, Covid-19, RSV, and norovirus infections is overwhelming US hospitals, causing thousands of hospitalizations and deaths; this is linked to post-holiday gatherings and weakened immunity.
Quadruple Viral Surge Overwhelms US Hospitals
A surge in flu, Covid-19, RSV, and norovirus infections is overwhelming US hospitals, causing thousands of hospitalizations and deaths; this is linked to post-holiday gatherings and weakened immunity.
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32% Bias Score
Heatwaves Pose Significant Health Risks to Pregnant Women and Fetuses
A Nature Medicine review reveals that rising global temperatures increase health risks for pregnant women and their fetuses, including hypertension, gestational diabetes, premature birth, and perinatal mortality, with developing countries disproportionately affected.
Heatwaves Pose Significant Health Risks to Pregnant Women and Fetuses
A Nature Medicine review reveals that rising global temperatures increase health risks for pregnant women and their fetuses, including hypertension, gestational diabetes, premature birth, and perinatal mortality, with developing countries disproportionately affected.
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44% Bias Score
Study: Each Cigarette Costs 20 Minutes of Life
A new study shows each cigarette shortens life expectancy by roughly 20 minutes; quitting, even later in life, adds to lifespan; effects are cumulative, with significant benefits from early cessation.
Study: Each Cigarette Costs 20 Minutes of Life
A new study shows each cigarette shortens life expectancy by roughly 20 minutes; quitting, even later in life, adds to lifespan; effects are cumulative, with significant benefits from early cessation.
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40% Bias Score
Trump to Reinstate Healthcare Price Transparency
President-elect Trump intends to restore price transparency in US healthcare by reversing the Biden administration's actions that weakened enforcement of existing rules, aiming to provide patients with cost information before treatment, reduce medical debt, and improve the overall affordability and ...
Trump to Reinstate Healthcare Price Transparency
President-elect Trump intends to restore price transparency in US healthcare by reversing the Biden administration's actions that weakened enforcement of existing rules, aiming to provide patients with cost information before treatment, reduce medical debt, and improve the overall affordability and ...
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68% Bias Score
Hungarian Olympic Legend Ágnes Keleti Hospitalized
Ágnes Keleti, a 103-year-old Hungarian-Israeli Olympic gymnast and Holocaust survivor, was hospitalized in Budapest on Christmas Day due to heart failure and respiratory problems; she had already been in critical condition.
Hungarian Olympic Legend Ágnes Keleti Hospitalized
Ágnes Keleti, a 103-year-old Hungarian-Israeli Olympic gymnast and Holocaust survivor, was hospitalized in Budapest on Christmas Day due to heart failure and respiratory problems; she had already been in critical condition.
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16% Bias Score
UK School Disrepair: Asbestos Risk and Funding Crisis
A Guardian investigation reveals that 1.5 million children in England attend schools in disrepair, with a lack of assessment for mesothelioma risk from asbestos, potentially leading to hundreds of thousands of future deaths.
UK School Disrepair: Asbestos Risk and Funding Crisis
A Guardian investigation reveals that 1.5 million children in England attend schools in disrepair, with a lack of assessment for mesothelioma risk from asbestos, potentially leading to hundreds of thousands of future deaths.
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44% Bias Score
Defeated PBM Reform Bill Fails to Address Core Issues
The FTC's July 2024 report criticized PBM practices, leading to a lawsuit; a defeated bill (HR II Section 227) attempted reform but failed to address core issues like rebates and transparency, potentially increasing costs and administrative burden.
Defeated PBM Reform Bill Fails to Address Core Issues
The FTC's July 2024 report criticized PBM practices, leading to a lawsuit; a defeated bill (HR II Section 227) attempted reform but failed to address core issues like rebates and transparency, potentially increasing costs and administrative burden.
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56% Bias Score