PFAS Contamination at Yokota Air Base Prompts Joint US-Japan Inspection
Japanese authorities inspected Yokota Air Base on December 20 to investigate a leak of approximately 48,000 liters of PFAS-contaminated water from a firefighting training area in August, prompting concerns about environmental and health impacts.
PFAS Contamination at Yokota Air Base Prompts Joint US-Japan Inspection
Japanese authorities inspected Yokota Air Base on December 20 to investigate a leak of approximately 48,000 liters of PFAS-contaminated water from a firefighting training area in August, prompting concerns about environmental and health impacts.
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24% Bias Score
Turkish Family Doctors Plan January Strike Amidst Regulatory Dispute
Turkish family doctors are planning another three-day strike from January 6th to 10th, protesting new regulations that penalize them for patients' missed appointments and change performance-based pay, following previous strikes in November and December. The doctors threaten further action, including...
Turkish Family Doctors Plan January Strike Amidst Regulatory Dispute
Turkish family doctors are planning another three-day strike from January 6th to 10th, protesting new regulations that penalize them for patients' missed appointments and change performance-based pay, following previous strikes in November and December. The doctors threaten further action, including...
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36% Bias Score
Alberta Unveils $250M Doctor Pay Plan to Address Physician Shortages
The Alberta government launched a new compensation model for family doctors, starting in spring 2025, with a $150-million investment in 2025 and approximately $250 million annually after, to address physician shortages by incentivizing patient recruitment, after-hours care, and team-based practices;...
Alberta Unveils $250M Doctor Pay Plan to Address Physician Shortages
The Alberta government launched a new compensation model for family doctors, starting in spring 2025, with a $150-million investment in 2025 and approximately $250 million annually after, to address physician shortages by incentivizing patient recruitment, after-hours care, and team-based practices;...
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40% Bias Score
Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 80 at LA Times Restaurant Event
Over 80 people got sick with norovirus after eating raw oysters at a December 3rd Los Angeles Times' 101 best restaurants event at the Hollywood Palladium; recalled oysters, sourced from Pacific Northwest Shellfish Co. and supplied by Santa Monica Seafood, were the cause; the FDA issued a warning to...
Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 80 at LA Times Restaurant Event
Over 80 people got sick with norovirus after eating raw oysters at a December 3rd Los Angeles Times' 101 best restaurants event at the Hollywood Palladium; recalled oysters, sourced from Pacific Northwest Shellfish Co. and supplied by Santa Monica Seafood, were the cause; the FDA issued a warning to...
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12% Bias Score
Spain's Methylphenidate Shortage to End in Early 2025
The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Products (Aemps) reports that methylphenidate shortages for ADHD treatment, affecting patients since April 2024 due to increased global demand and production issues at Janssen-Cilag, will be resolved by early 2025 thanks to increased production from variou...
Spain's Methylphenidate Shortage to End in Early 2025
The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Products (Aemps) reports that methylphenidate shortages for ADHD treatment, affecting patients since April 2024 due to increased global demand and production issues at Janssen-Cilag, will be resolved by early 2025 thanks to increased production from variou...
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24% Bias Score
MindOut" Program to Boost Mental Well-being of NRW Students
The "MindOut" program, funded by Westlotto (€250,000), will launch in spring 2024 in 80 NRW schools, teaching students (9th grade and above) social-emotional skills to improve well-being and reduce the risk of mental health issues.
MindOut" Program to Boost Mental Well-being of NRW Students
The "MindOut" program, funded by Westlotto (€250,000), will launch in spring 2024 in 80 NRW schools, teaching students (9th grade and above) social-emotional skills to improve well-being and reduce the risk of mental health issues.
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36% Bias Score
Israel's Mental Health Crisis: Urgent Need for Systemic Change After October 7th Attacks
In the aftermath of the October 7th attacks, Israel faces a devastating mental health crisis, with thousands of soldiers and civilians needing treatment, highlighting the inadequacy of state support and the urgent need for systemic changes.
Israel's Mental Health Crisis: Urgent Need for Systemic Change After October 7th Attacks
In the aftermath of the October 7th attacks, Israel faces a devastating mental health crisis, with thousands of soldiers and civilians needing treatment, highlighting the inadequacy of state support and the urgent need for systemic changes.
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52% Bias Score
Families criticize slow pace of Scotland's Covid death probe
Relatives of over 6,000 people who died in Scotland during the Covid-19 pandemic are criticizing the slow pace of a Crown Office investigation, citing a lack of communication and information, while the investigation is hampered by complex issues and extensive delays.
Families criticize slow pace of Scotland's Covid death probe
Relatives of over 6,000 people who died in Scotland during the Covid-19 pandemic are criticizing the slow pace of a Crown Office investigation, citing a lack of communication and information, while the investigation is hampered by complex issues and extensive delays.
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48% Bias Score
Colombian Health Reform Debate Suspended Until 2025
Debate on Colombian President Gustavo Petro's health reform was suspended in the House of Representatives until February 2025 after 23 of 62 articles were approved, amid heated exchanges and procedural disagreements between government and opposition lawmakers.
Colombian Health Reform Debate Suspended Until 2025
Debate on Colombian President Gustavo Petro's health reform was suspended in the House of Representatives until February 2025 after 23 of 62 articles were approved, amid heated exchanges and procedural disagreements between government and opposition lawmakers.
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48% Bias Score
£889 Million Boost for England's GP System to Improve Patient Care
The UK government will invest £889 million into England's GP system to improve patient care, reduce administrative burdens, and incentivize consistent patient-doctor pairings and proactive health management; this follows collective action by GPs due to financial concerns and aims to improve patient ...
£889 Million Boost for England's GP System to Improve Patient Care
The UK government will invest £889 million into England's GP system to improve patient care, reduce administrative burdens, and incentivize consistent patient-doctor pairings and proactive health management; this follows collective action by GPs due to financial concerns and aims to improve patient ...
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40% Bias Score
NHS Inquiry: Missed Chances Led to Patient Suicide
A fatal accident inquiry ruled that missed opportunities by NHS staff at the Royal Edinburgh psychiatric hospital led to the suicide of Dr. Sara MacRae in March 2020; her son's warning was not acted upon, and the inquiry highlighted serious failings in her care.
NHS Inquiry: Missed Chances Led to Patient Suicide
A fatal accident inquiry ruled that missed opportunities by NHS staff at the Royal Edinburgh psychiatric hospital led to the suicide of Dr. Sara MacRae in March 2020; her son's warning was not acted upon, and the inquiry highlighted serious failings in her care.
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28% Bias Score
Memory Loss: Differentiating Normal Forgetfulness from Concerning Symptoms
This article discusses the importance of addressing memory concerns, outlining the difference between normal forgetfulness and concerning memory loss, and providing tips to improve memory and potentially delay the onset of dementia, such as diet, exercise, and sleep.
Memory Loss: Differentiating Normal Forgetfulness from Concerning Symptoms
This article discusses the importance of addressing memory concerns, outlining the difference between normal forgetfulness and concerning memory loss, and providing tips to improve memory and potentially delay the onset of dementia, such as diet, exercise, and sleep.
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32% Bias Score