£13.8bn Hospital Repair Backlog Cripples English NHS
England's hospitals face a £13.8bn repair backlog, causing 600 lost clinical days in the past year due to high-risk issues like roof failures and broken lifts, resulting from a decade of underfunding and bureaucratic delays; the government is investing £1bn to address this.
£13.8bn Hospital Repair Backlog Cripples English NHS
England's hospitals face a £13.8bn repair backlog, causing 600 lost clinical days in the past year due to high-risk issues like roof failures and broken lifts, resulting from a decade of underfunding and bureaucratic delays; the government is investing £1bn to address this.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Re-election to Usher in Conservative Policy Shift
Following his November re-election, Donald Trump's administration, heavily influenced by the far-right "Project 2025" plan, is poised to implement sweeping policy changes, particularly restricting abortion access and potentially banning medication abortions, disproportionately impacting low-income i...
Trump's Re-election to Usher in Conservative Policy Shift
Following his November re-election, Donald Trump's administration, heavily influenced by the far-right "Project 2025" plan, is poised to implement sweeping policy changes, particularly restricting abortion access and potentially banning medication abortions, disproportionately impacting low-income i...
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60% Bias Score
Community Responder Saves Man's Life During Cardiac Arrest
Community first responder Phil Fuller saved the life of 75-year-old Robert McWilliams on October 17, 2024, in Hullbridge, UK, performing CPR and using a defibrillator after the patient went into cardiac arrest at home. Mr. McWilliams made a full recovery.
Community Responder Saves Man's Life During Cardiac Arrest
Community first responder Phil Fuller saved the life of 75-year-old Robert McWilliams on October 17, 2024, in Hullbridge, UK, performing CPR and using a defibrillator after the patient went into cardiac arrest at home. Mr. McWilliams made a full recovery.
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Diet Quality, Not Weight, Linked to Reduced Chronic Pain
An Australian study found that higher consumption of essential foods like vegetables, fruits, and lean protein is associated with less chronic pain, regardless of body weight, suggesting dietary changes could significantly reduce pain.
Diet Quality, Not Weight, Linked to Reduced Chronic Pain
An Australian study found that higher consumption of essential foods like vegetables, fruits, and lean protein is associated with less chronic pain, regardless of body weight, suggesting dietary changes could significantly reduce pain.
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36% Bias Score
Social Media Influencer Dies After Cosmetic Surgery; Medical Negligence Alleged
Social media influencer Neşe Özkan died in Istanbul after cosmetic surgery; her family's lawyer alleges medical negligence, citing camera footage showing the surgeon left the 4-5 hour operation after 1 hour and 15 minutes, and the hospital's issuance of a 'natural death' certificate despite this.
Social Media Influencer Dies After Cosmetic Surgery; Medical Negligence Alleged
Social media influencer Neşe Özkan died in Istanbul after cosmetic surgery; her family's lawyer alleges medical negligence, citing camera footage showing the surgeon left the 4-5 hour operation after 1 hour and 15 minutes, and the hospital's issuance of a 'natural death' certificate despite this.
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52% Bias Score
Child's Liver Transplant Highlights Need for Family Support
Five-year-old Fin-Alexander, diagnosed with liver cancer that metastasized to his lungs, received a life-saving liver transplant on January 21, 2021, after enduring extensive treatment and significant emotional and financial hardship for his family, which was alleviated by the Kinderhilfe Organtrans...
Child's Liver Transplant Highlights Need for Family Support
Five-year-old Fin-Alexander, diagnosed with liver cancer that metastasized to his lungs, received a life-saving liver transplant on January 21, 2021, after enduring extensive treatment and significant emotional and financial hardship for his family, which was alleviated by the Kinderhilfe Organtrans...
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24% Bias Score
US Homelessness Soars 18%, Reaching Record High
The US homeless population increased by more than 18% to over 770,000 in 2024, driven by high housing costs, natural disasters, and migration, with family homelessness rising 39% and child homelessness increasing significantly, although some cities saw declines due to targeted programs.
US Homelessness Soars 18%, Reaching Record High
The US homeless population increased by more than 18% to over 770,000 in 2024, driven by high housing costs, natural disasters, and migration, with family homelessness rising 39% and child homelessness increasing significantly, although some cities saw declines due to targeted programs.
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44% Bias Score
Deep Brain Stimulation Restores Musician's Ability to Play After Decades of Tremors
Matt O'Brien, a 4-year-old onset essential tremor sufferer, underwent deep brain stimulation surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, achieving 90-95% tremor reduction and restoring his ability to play the guitar.
Deep Brain Stimulation Restores Musician's Ability to Play After Decades of Tremors
Matt O'Brien, a 4-year-old onset essential tremor sufferer, underwent deep brain stimulation surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, achieving 90-95% tremor reduction and restoring his ability to play the guitar.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Warns Against Amanita Muscaria Edibles After Illness Outbreak
The FDA warned against Amanita muscaria mushroom edibles following over 100 illnesses linked to a recalled brand, Diamond Shruumz, which contained undisclosed substances beyond the mushroom, highlighting the dangers of unregulated psychoactive products.
FDA Warns Against Amanita Muscaria Edibles After Illness Outbreak
The FDA warned against Amanita muscaria mushroom edibles following over 100 illnesses linked to a recalled brand, Diamond Shruumz, which contained undisclosed substances beyond the mushroom, highlighting the dangers of unregulated psychoactive products.
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44% Bias Score
Animal Dewormer Shows Promise Against Cancer, but Large-Scale Trials Needed
Studies suggest the animal dewormer fenbendazole may shrink tumors in some human cancer patients, but larger clinical trials are needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness, given reports of severe side effects in some cases.
Animal Dewormer Shows Promise Against Cancer, but Large-Scale Trials Needed
Studies suggest the animal dewormer fenbendazole may shrink tumors in some human cancer patients, but larger clinical trials are needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness, given reports of severe side effects in some cases.
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56% Bias Score
DRC Outbreak: 48 Deaths Linked to Respiratory Infections, Malaria, and Malnutrition
Between October 24 and December 16, 2023, an unknown public health event in Panzi, DRC, resulted in 48 deaths, with children under five comprising almost half the cases; WHO investigation found a combination of common respiratory infections, malaria, and malnutrition as the cause.
DRC Outbreak: 48 Deaths Linked to Respiratory Infections, Malaria, and Malnutrition
Between October 24 and December 16, 2023, an unknown public health event in Panzi, DRC, resulted in 48 deaths, with children under five comprising almost half the cases; WHO investigation found a combination of common respiratory infections, malaria, and malnutrition as the cause.
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24% Bias Score
Record $1.7 Million Raised at Bloor Street Entertains Gala to Combat Rising HIV Cases in Canada
The 28th annual Bloor Street Entertains gala in Toronto raised a record $1.7 million for CANFAR on November 28th, furthering HIV research and programs amidst a 25 percent rise in new Canadian HIV cases in 2022, with concerning increases among youth and women.
Record $1.7 Million Raised at Bloor Street Entertains Gala to Combat Rising HIV Cases in Canada
The 28th annual Bloor Street Entertains gala in Toronto raised a record $1.7 million for CANFAR on November 28th, furthering HIV research and programs amidst a 25 percent rise in new Canadian HIV cases in 2022, with concerning increases among youth and women.
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36% Bias Score