Two Questions, 87% Accuracy: A Simple Test for Alcohol Addiction
A 2014 University of Leicester study reveals that two simple questions effectively diagnose alcohol addiction with 87% accuracy, targeting binge drinking and alcohol dependence; this is particularly relevant in Spain, where alcohol is deeply ingrained in the culture and over 15,000 annual alcohol-re...
Two Questions, 87% Accuracy: A Simple Test for Alcohol Addiction
A 2014 University of Leicester study reveals that two simple questions effectively diagnose alcohol addiction with 87% accuracy, targeting binge drinking and alcohol dependence; this is particularly relevant in Spain, where alcohol is deeply ingrained in the culture and over 15,000 annual alcohol-re...
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48% 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
Discrimination in German Healthcare Appointment Scheduling Sparks Debate
Germany's healthcare system faces criticism due to private health insurance patients receiving faster specialist appointments than those with public insurance, despite comparable premium payments for many; this fuels calls for legislative reform and raises concerns about the dual system's long-term ...
Discrimination in German Healthcare Appointment Scheduling Sparks Debate
Germany's healthcare system faces criticism due to private health insurance patients receiving faster specialist appointments than those with public insurance, despite comparable premium payments for many; this fuels calls for legislative reform and raises concerns about the dual system's long-term ...
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52% 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 resulting from benign prostate enlargement; an acting prime minister will temporarily assume his duties during his hospitalization, coinciding with ongoing conflicts in Gaza and...
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 resulting from benign prostate enlargement; an acting prime minister will temporarily assume his duties during his hospitalization, coinciding with ongoing conflicts in Gaza and...
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40% Bias Score
Belgium Bans Disposable E-Cigarettes, Leading EU Drive for Stricter Tobacco Regulations
Belgium is banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting January 1, 2024, due to health concerns about teen nicotine addiction and environmental issues related to plastic, battery, and chemical waste, becoming the first EU country to do so and urging the European Commission for updated tobacc...
Belgium Bans Disposable E-Cigarettes, Leading EU Drive for Stricter Tobacco Regulations
Belgium is banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting January 1, 2024, due to health concerns about teen nicotine addiction and environmental issues related to plastic, battery, and chemical waste, becoming the first EU country to do so and urging the European Commission for updated tobacc...
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52% 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
Netanyahu to Undergo Surgery Amidst Regional Conflicts and Corruption Trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo prostate surgery on Sunday due to a urinary tract infection, amidst ongoing military operations against Houthi rebels in Yemen and a domestic corruption trial.
Netanyahu to Undergo Surgery Amidst Regional Conflicts and Corruption Trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo prostate surgery on Sunday due to a urinary tract infection, amidst ongoing military operations against Houthi rebels in Yemen and a domestic corruption trial.
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52% Bias Score
Family of Four Dies from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in New Hampshire Vacation Home
A Massachusetts family of four died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in their New Hampshire vacation home on Christmas Day due to a malfunctioning propane heating system; the home lacked carbon monoxide detectors.
Family of Four Dies from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in New Hampshire Vacation Home
A Massachusetts family of four died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in their New Hampshire vacation home on Christmas Day due to a malfunctioning propane heating system; the home lacked carbon monoxide detectors.
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20% Bias Score
German Psychiatric Hospital Faces Accusations of Patient Abuse
The Ameos-Klinikum Osnabrück in Germany faces accusations of patient mistreatment, including physical restraint, unsanitary conditions, and understaffing, leading to the resignation of two state representatives from its advisory board and prompting a governmental investigation.
German Psychiatric Hospital Faces Accusations of Patient Abuse
The Ameos-Klinikum Osnabrück in Germany faces accusations of patient mistreatment, including physical restraint, unsanitary conditions, and understaffing, leading to the resignation of two state representatives from its advisory board and prompting a governmental investigation.
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64% Bias Score
Hugimals World: Former Journalist Launches Successful Anxiety-Relieving Toy Brand
Former journalist Marina Khidekel launched Hugimals World, a brand of weighted stuffed animals designed to relieve anxiety, in 2022; the company has achieved $1.4 million in first-year sales and expanded internationally, with products sold through various retail channels, including Amazon, The MoMA ...
Hugimals World: Former Journalist Launches Successful Anxiety-Relieving Toy Brand
Former journalist Marina Khidekel launched Hugimals World, a brand of weighted stuffed animals designed to relieve anxiety, in 2022; the company has achieved $1.4 million in first-year sales and expanded internationally, with products sold through various retail channels, including Amazon, The MoMA ...
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12% Bias Score