Soaring Private Dental Costs Exacerbate NHS Access Crisis in England
Soaring private dental costs in England, coupled with the ongoing crisis of NHS dental access, leave millions facing a double blow: inability to access NHS care and the unaffordability of private alternatives, potentially leading to worsening oral health and increased health inequalities.
Soaring Private Dental Costs Exacerbate NHS Access Crisis in England
Soaring private dental costs in England, coupled with the ongoing crisis of NHS dental access, leave millions facing a double blow: inability to access NHS care and the unaffordability of private alternatives, potentially leading to worsening oral health and increased health inequalities.
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52% Bias Score
\"Rise in Minor Ailments Overwhelming UK Emergency Rooms\
\"A new audit reveals a significant rise in emergency room visits for minor ailments like hiccups and headaches, straining already overburdened NHS services, with officials urging the public to reserve A&E for genuine emergencies only.\
\"Rise in Minor Ailments Overwhelming UK Emergency Rooms\
\"A new audit reveals a significant rise in emergency room visits for minor ailments like hiccups and headaches, straining already overburdened NHS services, with officials urging the public to reserve A&E for genuine emergencies only.\
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40% Bias Score
Congo: Healthcare Workers' Salaries to be Paid Following Government Meeting
On December 30, 2024, the Congolese Minister of Finance met with healthcare unions to address salary concerns and prevent a nationwide strike, confirming the release of supplementary payments starting immediately, following the signing of internal payment orders on December 26th, 2024.
Congo: Healthcare Workers' Salaries to be Paid Following Government Meeting
On December 30, 2024, the Congolese Minister of Finance met with healthcare unions to address salary concerns and prevent a nationwide strike, confirming the release of supplementary payments starting immediately, following the signing of internal payment orders on December 26th, 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Latvia's Stricter Tobacco Rules Face Business Loopholes"
Starting January 2025, Latvia will ban the sale of tobacco and vaping products to under-20s and restrict flavors, causing businesses to explore workarounds and predicting a €10 million annual loss in state revenue, while the EU aims for a tobacco-free generation by 2040.
Latvia's Stricter Tobacco Rules Face Business Loopholes"
Starting January 2025, Latvia will ban the sale of tobacco and vaping products to under-20s and restrict flavors, causing businesses to explore workarounds and predicting a €10 million annual loss in state revenue, while the EU aims for a tobacco-free generation by 2040.
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40% Bias Score
Welsh Ambulance Service Declares Critical Incident Amidst Unprecedented Demand
On January 1, 2024, the Welsh Ambulance Service declared a critical incident due to over 340 unanswered 999 calls and more than 90 ambulances waiting to handover patients, causing significant delays and impacting patient care, attributed to increased demand and handover delays.
Welsh Ambulance Service Declares Critical Incident Amidst Unprecedented Demand
On January 1, 2024, the Welsh Ambulance Service declared a critical incident due to over 340 unanswered 999 calls and more than 90 ambulances waiting to handover patients, causing significant delays and impacting patient care, attributed to increased demand and handover delays.
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40% Bias Score
Smoking Cuts Lifespan by 20 Minutes Per Cigarette, Prompts UK Tobacco Sale Ban
A new UK government report estimates that each cigarette shortens a smoker's lifespan by 20 minutes (17 minutes for men, 22 for women), based on updated research from University College London, prompting a government campaign to encourage quitting and a planned progressive ban on tobacco sales.
Smoking Cuts Lifespan by 20 Minutes Per Cigarette, Prompts UK Tobacco Sale Ban
A new UK government report estimates that each cigarette shortens a smoker's lifespan by 20 minutes (17 minutes for men, 22 for women), based on updated research from University College London, prompting a government campaign to encourage quitting and a planned progressive ban on tobacco sales.
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52% Bias Score
Climate Change, Soil Degradation, and the Global Nutrition Crisis
Climate change is degrading soil, reducing essential nutrients in crops, leading to micronutrient deficiencies, costing the global economy $3.5 trillion annually, while innovative solutions like regenerative agriculture offer hope.
Climate Change, Soil Degradation, and the Global Nutrition Crisis
Climate change is degrading soil, reducing essential nutrients in crops, leading to micronutrient deficiencies, costing the global economy $3.5 trillion annually, while innovative solutions like regenerative agriculture offer hope.
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36% Bias Score
Florida Blue Sues Federal Agencies Over Lower Medicare Star Ratings Following Broward County Floods
Florida Blue sued the federal government due to lower Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plan star ratings following the April 2023 Broward County floods, claiming that the ratings should have been adjusted due to the flooding's impact on patient access to care; the company expects to lose ten...
Florida Blue Sues Federal Agencies Over Lower Medicare Star Ratings Following Broward County Floods
Florida Blue sued the federal government due to lower Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plan star ratings following the April 2023 Broward County floods, claiming that the ratings should have been adjusted due to the flooding's impact on patient access to care; the company expects to lose ten...
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48% Bias Score
Cancer Survivor's Unexpected Inspiration: A Research Project
While en route to a hospital for breast cancer treatment, a South African woman living in Leicester found inspiration in a Nelson Mandela park, spurring a four-year research project, "Named After Nelson," exploring the global impact of places named after the anti-apartheid revolutionary.
Cancer Survivor's Unexpected Inspiration: A Research Project
While en route to a hospital for breast cancer treatment, a South African woman living in Leicester found inspiration in a Nelson Mandela park, spurring a four-year research project, "Named After Nelson," exploring the global impact of places named after the anti-apartheid revolutionary.
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12% Bias Score
NHS Ombudsman Criticizes CQC for Failure in Investigating Child's Death
The NHS ombudsman criticized the CQC for failing to properly investigate the death of a five-year-old boy in a Surrey children's home, which was found to be caused by a loose cot bumper, leading to accusations of a cover-up by the care provider and highlighting systemic failures within health sector...
NHS Ombudsman Criticizes CQC for Failure in Investigating Child's Death
The NHS ombudsman criticized the CQC for failing to properly investigate the death of a five-year-old boy in a Surrey children's home, which was found to be caused by a loose cot bumper, leading to accusations of a cover-up by the care provider and highlighting systemic failures within health sector...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Health Insurance Premiums Rise: Switching Could Save €433
In 2025, Dutch health insurance premiums will increase by an average of €11 monthly; however, switching providers could save up to €433, though some insurers are reducing physiotherapy coverage, impacting patient access and costs.
Dutch Health Insurance Premiums Rise: Switching Could Save €433
In 2025, Dutch health insurance premiums will increase by an average of €11 monthly; however, switching providers could save up to €433, though some insurers are reducing physiotherapy coverage, impacting patient access and costs.
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48% Bias Score
France's Medical Cannabis Trial Ends: Uncertainty Remains
France's medical cannabis trial, launched in March 2021, will end December 31, 2024, affecting 1,800 patients; a six-month transition period will help them switch to other treatments, while the future of medical cannabis in France remains uncertain due to political factors and lack of transparency.
France's Medical Cannabis Trial Ends: Uncertainty Remains
France's medical cannabis trial, launched in March 2021, will end December 31, 2024, affecting 1,800 patients; a six-month transition period will help them switch to other treatments, while the future of medical cannabis in France remains uncertain due to political factors and lack of transparency.
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36% Bias Score