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Unique Genes and Microbiome Contributed to 117-Year-Old's Exceptional Longevity
Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest person until her death at 117 in August 2023, possessed unique genes and a baby-like microbiome, factors contributing to her exceptional health and longevity, according to researchers at the University of Barcelona.
Unique Genes and Microbiome Contributed to 117-Year-Old's Exceptional Longevity
Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest person until her death at 117 in August 2023, possessed unique genes and a baby-like microbiome, factors contributing to her exceptional health and longevity, according to researchers at the University of Barcelona.
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40% Bias Score
UK Health Secretary to Axe Hundreds of NHS Quangos, Slashing Jobs
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced the abolishment of NHS England and hundreds of other health quangos to cut costs and improve efficiency, potentially resulting in 20,000-30,000 job losses, despite initially opposing such a large-scale reorganization.
UK Health Secretary to Axe Hundreds of NHS Quangos, Slashing Jobs
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced the abolishment of NHS England and hundreds of other health quangos to cut costs and improve efficiency, potentially resulting in 20,000-30,000 job losses, despite initially opposing such a large-scale reorganization.
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60% Bias Score
Son's Untreated Schizophrenia Leads to Father's Murder, Exposing Systemic Failures in Mental Health Care
In Melbourne, Australia, 68-year-old Stephen O'Brien was murdered by his son, Scott, who suffered from undiagnosed schizophrenia. The coroner's findings highlighted systemic failures in supporting caregivers of mentally ill adults, urging improved awareness and resources to prevent future tragedies.
Son's Untreated Schizophrenia Leads to Father's Murder, Exposing Systemic Failures in Mental Health Care
In Melbourne, Australia, 68-year-old Stephen O'Brien was murdered by his son, Scott, who suffered from undiagnosed schizophrenia. The coroner's findings highlighted systemic failures in supporting caregivers of mentally ill adults, urging improved awareness and resources to prevent future tragedies.
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16% Bias Score
Colombia's COVID-19 Aftermath: Healthcare System Fragility and Preparedness Concerns
Colombia's COVID-19 response, marked by initial chaos, high mortality (over 140,000 deaths), and unequal vaccine access, reveals systemic healthcare weaknesses; ongoing reform debates highlight preparedness concerns for future pandemics.
Colombia's COVID-19 Aftermath: Healthcare System Fragility and Preparedness Concerns
Colombia's COVID-19 response, marked by initial chaos, high mortality (over 140,000 deaths), and unequal vaccine access, reveals systemic healthcare weaknesses; ongoing reform debates highlight preparedness concerns for future pandemics.
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48% Bias Score
2,122-Day Wait for Hysterectomy Exposes Scottish NHS Crisis
A woman in Scotland waited 2,122 days for a hysterectomy, exposing a severe NHS crisis; wait times have drastically increased across multiple health boards since 2019, and over 10,000 people died on waiting lists in the year to September 2024.
2,122-Day Wait for Hysterectomy Exposes Scottish NHS Crisis
A woman in Scotland waited 2,122 days for a hysterectomy, exposing a severe NHS crisis; wait times have drastically increased across multiple health boards since 2019, and over 10,000 people died on waiting lists in the year to September 2024.
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72% Bias Score
Puberty Blockers for Gender Dysphoria: Clinical Trial Proposed Amidst Controversy
Due to insufficient evidence, routine use of puberty blockers for gender dysphoria in children was halted; a clinical trial is proposed to assess potential benefits and harms, addressing polarized views and a lack of robust data.
Puberty Blockers for Gender Dysphoria: Clinical Trial Proposed Amidst Controversy
Due to insufficient evidence, routine use of puberty blockers for gender dysphoria in children was halted; a clinical trial is proposed to assess potential benefits and harms, addressing polarized views and a lack of robust data.
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60% Bias Score
Underdiagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder in Spain
In Spain, thousands with alcohol use disorder (AUD) go undiagnosed in primary care due to systemic failures in detection, societal normalization of alcohol, and patient reluctance to disclose. Diagnostic tools exist, but underuse and stigma create significant barriers.
Underdiagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder in Spain
In Spain, thousands with alcohol use disorder (AUD) go undiagnosed in primary care due to systemic failures in detection, societal normalization of alcohol, and patient reluctance to disclose. Diagnostic tools exist, but underuse and stigma create significant barriers.
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32% Bias Score
Devastating US Storms Leave at Least 34 Dead, Millions on High Alert
Severe storms and tornadoes caused at least 34 deaths and widespread damage across eight US states, including Missouri (12 deaths), Kansas (8 deaths), and Arkansas, with homes, cars, and trees destroyed, and hundreds of wildfires reported in Oklahoma; millions are on high alert as more storms approa...
Devastating US Storms Leave at Least 34 Dead, Millions on High Alert
Severe storms and tornadoes caused at least 34 deaths and widespread damage across eight US states, including Missouri (12 deaths), Kansas (8 deaths), and Arkansas, with homes, cars, and trees destroyed, and hundreds of wildfires reported in Oklahoma; millions are on high alert as more storms approa...
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24% Bias Score
Generation Zombie": Excessive Screen Time and its Impact on Young People
Charlotte Armitage's "Generation Zombie" highlights the alarming rise in mental health issues among young people in the UK, largely attributed to excessive screen time and its detrimental effect on social interaction and family relationships, citing statistics such as 987,000 16-24 year olds being N...
Generation Zombie": Excessive Screen Time and its Impact on Young People
Charlotte Armitage's "Generation Zombie" highlights the alarming rise in mental health issues among young people in the UK, largely attributed to excessive screen time and its detrimental effect on social interaction and family relationships, citing statistics such as 987,000 16-24 year olds being N...
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68% Bias Score
NHS Wellbeing Gardens Show Significant Improvement in Staff and Patient Wellbeing
Sixteen NHS hospitals have partnered with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in the last 10 months to create wellbeing gardens for staff and patients, addressing record-high stress levels among NHS staff and offering a therapeutic space for patients; one garden showed a 70% increase in staff well...
NHS Wellbeing Gardens Show Significant Improvement in Staff and Patient Wellbeing
Sixteen NHS hospitals have partnered with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in the last 10 months to create wellbeing gardens for staff and patients, addressing record-high stress levels among NHS staff and offering a therapeutic space for patients; one garden showed a 70% increase in staff well...
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40% Bias Score
NHS England Abolition to Cut Costs, Cause Widespread Job Losses
The UK government abolished NHS England, a health service management body, aiming to save hundreds of millions of pounds and cut bureaucracy; however, this will result in 20,000–30,000 job losses across various NHS bodies.
NHS England Abolition to Cut Costs, Cause Widespread Job Losses
The UK government abolished NHS England, a health service management body, aiming to save hundreds of millions of pounds and cut bureaucracy; however, this will result in 20,000–30,000 job losses across various NHS bodies.
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64% Bias Score
Coldwater Creek Cancer Cluster: Uncompensated Victims of the Manhattan Project
High rates of rare cancers among Coldwater Creek residents are linked to uranium waste from the Manhattan Project; a compensation program expired before covering this area, leaving residents without financial support despite ongoing cleanup efforts.
Coldwater Creek Cancer Cluster: Uncompensated Victims of the Manhattan Project
High rates of rare cancers among Coldwater Creek residents are linked to uranium waste from the Manhattan Project; a compensation program expired before covering this area, leaving residents without financial support despite ongoing cleanup efforts.
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64% Bias Score
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