Norovirus Outbreaks Surge in the U.S., Exceeding Previous Years' Winter Peaks
Norovirus outbreaks are surging in the U.S. this winter, with 91 outbreaks reported during the week of December 5th—surpassing previous years' maximum of 65 outbreaks for that week—according to the CDC. The virus, highly contagious and responsible for millions of illnesses annually, necessitates pre...
Norovirus Outbreaks Surge in the U.S., Exceeding Previous Years' Winter Peaks
Norovirus outbreaks are surging in the U.S. this winter, with 91 outbreaks reported during the week of December 5th—surpassing previous years' maximum of 65 outbreaks for that week—according to the CDC. The virus, highly contagious and responsible for millions of illnesses annually, necessitates pre...
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Hospital Price Transparency Regulations Show Mixed Results
Despite regulations requiring hospitals and insurers to post negotiated prices since 2021 and 2022, the impact on patient costs remains unclear, with studies showing mixed results, and compliance challenges persisting, although some price decreases are noted for high-cost services.
Hospital Price Transparency Regulations Show Mixed Results
Despite regulations requiring hospitals and insurers to post negotiated prices since 2021 and 2022, the impact on patient costs remains unclear, with studies showing mixed results, and compliance challenges persisting, although some price decreases are noted for high-cost services.
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40% Bias Score
South Korean 'Reverse Therapy' for Cancer: Hype or Hope?
South Korean scientists announced a novel 'reverse therapy' that reportedly transforms cancerous cells into normal ones, but its clinical efficacy needs confirmation, potentially offering a supplementary approach to existing cancer treatments.
South Korean 'Reverse Therapy' for Cancer: Hype or Hope?
South Korean scientists announced a novel 'reverse therapy' that reportedly transforms cancerous cells into normal ones, but its clinical efficacy needs confirmation, potentially offering a supplementary approach to existing cancer treatments.
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52% Bias Score
DW Science's Top 9 Stories of 2024: From ADHD to Nova Explosions
DW Science's top nine 2024 articles covered diverse topics, including a study suggesting ADHD's evolutionary benefits, a spectacular nova explosion, debunking the hymen myth, India's geological movement under China, the global spread of German cockroaches, spider eye evolution, the ongoing mpox thre...
DW Science's Top 9 Stories of 2024: From ADHD to Nova Explosions
DW Science's top nine 2024 articles covered diverse topics, including a study suggesting ADHD's evolutionary benefits, a spectacular nova explosion, debunking the hymen myth, India's geological movement under China, the global spread of German cockroaches, spider eye evolution, the ongoing mpox thre...
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Belgium Bans Disposable Vapes to Curb Nicotine Addiction and Waste
Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke banned the sale of disposable vapes due to their contribution to teen nicotine addiction and environmental pollution, making Belgium the first EU country to take this step and prompting calls for stricter EU-wide tobacco regulations.
Belgium Bans Disposable Vapes to Curb Nicotine Addiction and Waste
Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke banned the sale of disposable vapes due to their contribution to teen nicotine addiction and environmental pollution, making Belgium the first EU country to take this step and prompting calls for stricter EU-wide tobacco regulations.
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40% Bias Score
Mosley and Author's Collaboration on "Trust Me, I'm a Doctor": Impact and Legacy
From 1995-2000, a doctor and TV presenter collaborated on "Trust Me, I'm a Doctor," exposing NHS scandals and promoting simple health changes, resulting in five series, awards, and a book.
Mosley and Author's Collaboration on "Trust Me, I'm a Doctor": Impact and Legacy
From 1995-2000, a doctor and TV presenter collaborated on "Trust Me, I'm a Doctor," exposing NHS scandals and promoting simple health changes, resulting in five series, awards, and a book.
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8% Bias Score
Human Composting Gains Popularity as Eco-Friendly Burial Alternative
Human composting, now legal in 12 US states, transforms human remains into approximately 300 pounds of soil in 45 days using a natural decomposition process, offering a climate-friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation.
Human Composting Gains Popularity as Eco-Friendly Burial Alternative
Human composting, now legal in 12 US states, transforms human remains into approximately 300 pounds of soil in 45 days using a natural decomposition process, offering a climate-friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation.
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52% Bias Score
Arsenic Poisoning from Christmas Cake Kills Three in Brazil
Three women died and several others were hospitalized in Torres, Brazil, after consuming an arsenic-laced Christmas cake at a family gathering on December 23, prompting a police investigation into whether the poisoning was intentional.
Arsenic Poisoning from Christmas Cake Kills Three in Brazil
Three women died and several others were hospitalized in Torres, Brazil, after consuming an arsenic-laced Christmas cake at a family gathering on December 23, prompting a police investigation into whether the poisoning was intentional.
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4.5 Million Italians Forgo Healthcare in 2023
In 2023, 4.5 million Italians forwent healthcare due to economic hardship, long wait times, or access issues, highlighting a 7.6% rate, exceeding pre-pandemic levels and disproportionately affecting older age groups and specific regions.
4.5 Million Italians Forgo Healthcare in 2023
In 2023, 4.5 million Italians forwent healthcare due to economic hardship, long wait times, or access issues, highlighting a 7.6% rate, exceeding pre-pandemic levels and disproportionately affecting older age groups and specific regions.
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Benguela Eye Center Treats 55,000 Patients in 2024, Expands Services
The Benguela Ophthalmological Center in Angola treated 55,000 patients in 2024, performing 3,600 cataract surgeries monthly, expanding services to children and offering free glaucoma surgeries, significantly impacting eye care access across Angola and neighboring countries.
Benguela Eye Center Treats 55,000 Patients in 2024, Expands Services
The Benguela Ophthalmological Center in Angola treated 55,000 patients in 2024, performing 3,600 cataract surgeries monthly, expanding services to children and offering free glaucoma surgeries, significantly impacting eye care access across Angola and neighboring countries.
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Belgium Bans Single-Use Vapes to Curb Youth Smoking"
Belgium is the first European country to completely ban the sale of disposable vapes starting January 1, 2025, aiming to curb youth vaping rates due to their addictive nature and appeal to young people, while allowing regular e-cigarettes for smoking cessation.
Belgium Bans Single-Use Vapes to Curb Youth Smoking"
Belgium is the first European country to completely ban the sale of disposable vapes starting January 1, 2025, aiming to curb youth vaping rates due to their addictive nature and appeal to young people, while allowing regular e-cigarettes for smoking cessation.
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52% Bias Score
Shark Attack Kills Tourist in Egypt
A shark attack off the coast of Marsa Alam, Egypt, killed one tourist and injured another on July 8th, 2024, prompting a two-day swimming ban and an investigation into the cause.
Shark Attack Kills Tourist in Egypt
A shark attack off the coast of Marsa Alam, Egypt, killed one tourist and injured another on July 8th, 2024, prompting a two-day swimming ban and an investigation into the cause.
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12% Bias Score