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Social Media Health Misinformation: 85% of Posts Contain Misleading or Harmful Advice
A JAMA Network Open study found that 85% of health-related social media posts by influencers (with 200 million followers) contain misleading or harmful medical advice, often driven by financial incentives and lacking scientific evidence; this highlights the urgent need for stricter regulation.
Social Media Health Misinformation: 85% of Posts Contain Misleading or Harmful Advice
A JAMA Network Open study found that 85% of health-related social media posts by influencers (with 200 million followers) contain misleading or harmful medical advice, often driven by financial incentives and lacking scientific evidence; this highlights the urgent need for stricter regulation.
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40% Bias Score
Rep. Raúl Grijalva Dies, Shifting House Power Balance
Rep. Raúl Grijalva, a 77-year-old Arizona Democrat and prominent progressive, died Thursday from cancer complications, leaving the House with a 213-218 Democratic-Republican seat split and prompting a special election for his deep-blue seat.
Rep. Raúl Grijalva Dies, Shifting House Power Balance
Rep. Raúl Grijalva, a 77-year-old Arizona Democrat and prominent progressive, died Thursday from cancer complications, leaving the House with a 213-218 Democratic-Republican seat split and prompting a special election for his deep-blue seat.
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20% Bias Score
NHS England to be abolished: Consultant oncologist hails decision
A consultant oncologist celebrates the Labour leader's plan to scrap NHS England, citing its inefficiency, high costs, and disconnect from frontline healthcare; the move redirects funding to frontline staff and challenges established institutional norms.
NHS England to be abolished: Consultant oncologist hails decision
A consultant oncologist celebrates the Labour leader's plan to scrap NHS England, citing its inefficiency, high costs, and disconnect from frontline healthcare; the move redirects funding to frontline staff and challenges established institutional norms.
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64% Bias Score
AI-Driven Predictive Healthcare: Shifting from Reactive to Preventative Care
At Davos, healthcare experts discussed using AI and personal data from wearables to predict and prevent health problems, aiming to improve outcomes and address systemic challenges like doctor shortages and inefficient spending.
AI-Driven Predictive Healthcare: Shifting from Reactive to Preventative Care
At Davos, healthcare experts discussed using AI and personal data from wearables to predict and prevent health problems, aiming to improve outcomes and address systemic challenges like doctor shortages and inefficient spending.
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Measles Cases Surge to Highest Level Since 2019
The U.S. has seen 308 measles cases in 2024, mostly from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, exceeding 2023's total and marking the highest since 2019's record 1,274 cases, with at least two deaths reported, highlighting global concerns over declining vaccination rates.
U.S. Measles Cases Surge to Highest Level Since 2019
The U.S. has seen 308 measles cases in 2024, mostly from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, exceeding 2023's total and marking the highest since 2019's record 1,274 cases, with at least two deaths reported, highlighting global concerns over declining vaccination rates.
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36% Bias Score
France Approves Stricter Nutri-Score Algorithm
The French government approved a stricter Nutri-Score food labeling system despite initial opposition, giving companies two years to adapt packaging to reflect changes designed to combat obesity and improve public health, while remaining vigilant about potential negative effects on some French produ...
France Approves Stricter Nutri-Score Algorithm
The French government approved a stricter Nutri-Score food labeling system despite initial opposition, giving companies two years to adapt packaging to reflect changes designed to combat obesity and improve public health, while remaining vigilant about potential negative effects on some French produ...
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40% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak in Ontario Surpasses Decade's Total
Ontario is experiencing a significant measles outbreak with nearly 200 cases in two weeks, mainly affecting unvaccinated children in Southwestern Ontario; this surpasses the number of cases reported in the previous decade.
Measles Outbreak in Ontario Surpasses Decade's Total
Ontario is experiencing a significant measles outbreak with nearly 200 cases in two weeks, mainly affecting unvaccinated children in Southwestern Ontario; this surpasses the number of cases reported in the previous decade.
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48% Bias Score
Addiction's Devastating Impact: 50 Million Americans Affected
Nearly 50 million Americans over age 12 have substance use disorders, encompassing alcohol, drugs, gambling, shopping, and gaming; the financial and emotional consequences are devastating, yet effective treatments exist including inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient counseling, and peer support.
Addiction's Devastating Impact: 50 Million Americans Affected
Nearly 50 million Americans over age 12 have substance use disorders, encompassing alcohol, drugs, gambling, shopping, and gaming; the financial and emotional consequences are devastating, yet effective treatments exist including inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient counseling, and peer support.
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44% Bias Score
Letby Lawyer Claims Police Made 'Huge Mistake' in Manslaughter Investigation
Lucy Letby's lawyer claims police investigating hospital staff for manslaughter made a 'huge mistake', citing expert evidence contradicting the prosecution's case and pointing to different causes for the infant deaths; the evidence has been submitted to the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
Letby Lawyer Claims Police Made 'Huge Mistake' in Manslaughter Investigation
Lucy Letby's lawyer claims police investigating hospital staff for manslaughter made a 'huge mistake', citing expert evidence contradicting the prosecution's case and pointing to different causes for the infant deaths; the evidence has been submitted to the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
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56% Bias Score
Oz Faces Senate Scrutiny Ahead of CMS Nomination
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will face questioning from senators on Friday regarding his tax filings, past endorsements, and plans for Medicare and Medicaid. His net worth is estimated between $98 million and $332 million.
Oz Faces Senate Scrutiny Ahead of CMS Nomination
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will face questioning from senators on Friday regarding his tax filings, past endorsements, and plans for Medicare and Medicaid. His net worth is estimated between $98 million and $332 million.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Recalls Six Beauty Creams Due to Benzene Contamination
The FDA recalled six popular beauty creams from L'Oreal and Walgreens due to elevated levels of benzene, a known carcinogen, prompting retailers to remove them from shelves despite the low risk of cancer to consumers.
FDA Recalls Six Beauty Creams Due to Benzene Contamination
The FDA recalled six popular beauty creams from L'Oreal and Walgreens due to elevated levels of benzene, a known carcinogen, prompting retailers to remove them from shelves despite the low risk of cancer to consumers.
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48% Bias Score
\$3.4 Billion Medi-Cal Loan Request Amidst Cost Increase
California Governor Gavin Newsom is requesting \$3.4 billion to address a Medi-Cal shortfall, largely attributed to rising healthcare costs and the 2024 expansion of coverage to undocumented immigrants, sparking political debate and criticism over the program's ballooning costs from \$6.4 billion to...
\$3.4 Billion Medi-Cal Loan Request Amidst Cost Increase
California Governor Gavin Newsom is requesting \$3.4 billion to address a Medi-Cal shortfall, largely attributed to rising healthcare costs and the 2024 expansion of coverage to undocumented immigrants, sparking political debate and criticism over the program's ballooning costs from \$6.4 billion to...
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48% Bias Score
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