Milan Bans Outdoor Smoking in Public Spaces
Milan bans outdoor smoking in public spaces starting January 1st, 2024, with fines of โฌ40-โฌ240 for violations, aiming to improve air quality and public health, part of a broader Climate Air Plan.
Milan Bans Outdoor Smoking in Public Spaces
Milan bans outdoor smoking in public spaces starting January 1st, 2024, with fines of โฌ40-โฌ240 for violations, aiming to improve air quality and public health, part of a broader Climate Air Plan.
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44% Bias Score
Cardiologist Warns of Heart Risks from Excessive New Year's Festivities
Prof. Dr. Cรผneyt Koรงaล cautions against heart risks from excessive New Year's consumption of rich foods, sweets, nuts, sugary drinks, and alcohol, noting increased atrial fibrillation cases and highlighting LAAC as a new treatment.
Cardiologist Warns of Heart Risks from Excessive New Year's Festivities
Prof. Dr. Cรผneyt Koรงaล cautions against heart risks from excessive New Year's consumption of rich foods, sweets, nuts, sugary drinks, and alcohol, noting increased atrial fibrillation cases and highlighting LAAC as a new treatment.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Union Demands Government Intervention in Muface Healthcare Crisis
Facing a healthcare crisis, the CSIF union demands that the Spanish government intervene in Muface's contract renewal after Adeslas withdrew and DKV is considering doing the same, leaving 66.05% of beneficiaries without healthcare from January 31, 2025.
Spanish Union Demands Government Intervention in Muface Healthcare Crisis
Facing a healthcare crisis, the CSIF union demands that the Spanish government intervene in Muface's contract renewal after Adeslas withdrew and DKV is considering doing the same, leaving 66.05% of beneficiaries without healthcare from January 31, 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Red Air Pollution Alert Triggered in France's Arve Valley
A red alert for fine particle pollution was declared in France's Arve Valley on December 29th due to severe fog trapping pollutants. Restrictions on wood burning, vehicle traffic (heavy vehicles needing Crit'Air 0-4), and industrial emissions were implemented to combat PM10 pollution, a common issue...
Red Air Pollution Alert Triggered in France's Arve Valley
A red alert for fine particle pollution was declared in France's Arve Valley on December 29th due to severe fog trapping pollutants. Restrictions on wood burning, vehicle traffic (heavy vehicles needing Crit'Air 0-4), and industrial emissions were implemented to combat PM10 pollution, a common issue...
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24% Bias Score
CICP Overwhelmed by COVID-19 Claims: GAO Report Highlights Challenges
The GAO report reveals that the CICP received 13,333 claims related to the COVID-19 pandemic, a 27-fold increase compared to the previous decade; as of June 2024, 92 claims (3% of decided claims) were approved for compensation, totaling almost \$6.5 million, highlighting challenges in processing the...
CICP Overwhelmed by COVID-19 Claims: GAO Report Highlights Challenges
The GAO report reveals that the CICP received 13,333 claims related to the COVID-19 pandemic, a 27-fold increase compared to the previous decade; as of June 2024, 92 claims (3% of decided claims) were approved for compensation, totaling almost \$6.5 million, highlighting challenges in processing the...
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20% Bias Score
Conflicting Views of Trump's Health Nominees Threaten Public Health Policy
President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for key federal health agencies hold sharply contrasting views on vaccines, abortion, and the COVID-19 response, creating potential for major internal conflicts and policy gridlock under the leadership of HHS Secretary-designate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Conflicting Views of Trump's Health Nominees Threaten Public Health Policy
President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for key federal health agencies hold sharply contrasting views on vaccines, abortion, and the COVID-19 response, creating potential for major internal conflicts and policy gridlock under the leadership of HHS Secretary-designate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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60% Bias Score
Hainan to Allow Temporary Imports of Specialized Medical Foods and Supplements
China's market regulator approved new rules allowing Hainan's Boao Lecheng zone to temporarily import specialized medical foods and health supplements unavailable in mainland China, to improve healthcare access and boost medical tourism, with over 320,000 medical tourists visiting in 2023.
Hainan to Allow Temporary Imports of Specialized Medical Foods and Supplements
China's market regulator approved new rules allowing Hainan's Boao Lecheng zone to temporarily import specialized medical foods and health supplements unavailable in mainland China, to improve healthcare access and boost medical tourism, with over 320,000 medical tourists visiting in 2023.
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32% Bias Score
AI-Driven Cancer Treatment in North Rhine-Westphalia Receives โฌ20 Million Funding
In North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, approximately 100,000 people are diagnosed with cancer yearly; Minister-President Hendrik Wรผst visited the West German Proton Therapy Center (WPE) in Essen, which uses AI and proton therapy to improve diagnosis and treatment, receiving โฌ20 million in state funding...
AI-Driven Cancer Treatment in North Rhine-Westphalia Receives โฌ20 Million Funding
In North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, approximately 100,000 people are diagnosed with cancer yearly; Minister-President Hendrik Wรผst visited the West German Proton Therapy Center (WPE) in Essen, which uses AI and proton therapy to improve diagnosis and treatment, receiving โฌ20 million in state funding...
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44% Bias Score
African Swine Fever Spreads in Hesse, Germany: Hundreds of Pigs Dead, Restrictions in Place
The African swine fever virus continues to spread in Hesse, Germany, impacting the Rheingau-Taunus and Mainz-Bingen districts, resulting in hundreds of pig deaths, extensive fencing, and restrictions. Authorities urge against New Year's Eve fireworks to avoid further spread.
African Swine Fever Spreads in Hesse, Germany: Hundreds of Pigs Dead, Restrictions in Place
The African swine fever virus continues to spread in Hesse, Germany, impacting the Rheingau-Taunus and Mainz-Bingen districts, resulting in hundreds of pig deaths, extensive fencing, and restrictions. Authorities urge against New Year's Eve fireworks to avoid further spread.
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28% Bias Score
Cancer Survivor Support Service Improves Quality of Life
The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's Late Effects Screening Service, established in 2009, provides vital support for long-term cancer survivors, helping them manage treatment side effects and improve their quality of life, as exemplified by 69-year-old Olwen Kramer's experience with non-Hodg...
Cancer Survivor Support Service Improves Quality of Life
The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's Late Effects Screening Service, established in 2009, provides vital support for long-term cancer survivors, helping them manage treatment side effects and improve their quality of life, as exemplified by 69-year-old Olwen Kramer's experience with non-Hodg...
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52% Bias Score
Medicare Advantage Insurer, Analytics Firm Pay $100 Million in Fraud Settlement
A Western New York health insurer, Independent Health, and its data analytics partner, DxID, will pay $100 million to settle Justice Department allegations of fraudulent billing for exaggerated or nonexistent health conditions in their Medicare Advantage plans, highlighting vulnerabilities in the sy...
Medicare Advantage Insurer, Analytics Firm Pay $100 Million in Fraud Settlement
A Western New York health insurer, Independent Health, and its data analytics partner, DxID, will pay $100 million to settle Justice Department allegations of fraudulent billing for exaggerated or nonexistent health conditions in their Medicare Advantage plans, highlighting vulnerabilities in the sy...
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48% Bias Score
Netanyahu to Undergo Prostate Surgery Amidst Multiple Crises
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo prostate removal surgery on Sunday due to a urinary tract infection from benign prostate enlargement, temporarily transferring his duties to an acting prime minister amidst ongoing regional conflicts and his corruption trial.
Netanyahu to Undergo Prostate Surgery Amidst Multiple Crises
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo prostate removal surgery on Sunday due to a urinary tract infection from benign prostate enlargement, temporarily transferring his duties to an acting prime minister amidst ongoing regional conflicts and his corruption trial.
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36% Bias Score