European Cancer Survival Disparities Highlight Urgent Need for Improved Healthcare
In 2021, cancer caused 1.1 million deaths (21.6% of total deaths) in the European Union, with survival rates varying significantly by cancer type and country due to differences in diagnosis and treatment access. Data from 29 European countries (including 24 EU countries) shows disparities in cancer ...
European Cancer Survival Disparities Highlight Urgent Need for Improved Healthcare
In 2021, cancer caused 1.1 million deaths (21.6% of total deaths) in the European Union, with survival rates varying significantly by cancer type and country due to differences in diagnosis and treatment access. Data from 29 European countries (including 24 EU countries) shows disparities in cancer ...
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First Severe U.S. Bird Flu Case, California Declares Emergency Over Dairy Outbreak
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health conditions is hospitalized in critical condition due to bird flu, marking the first severe U.S. case linked to backyard birds; California declares a state of emergency due to a widespread bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle, leading to a raw milk rec...
First Severe U.S. Bird Flu Case, California Declares Emergency Over Dairy Outbreak
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health conditions is hospitalized in critical condition due to bird flu, marking the first severe U.S. case linked to backyard birds; California declares a state of emergency due to a widespread bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle, leading to a raw milk rec...
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40% Bias Score
Cancer Ghosting: The Isolation and Shame Faced by Survivors
Cancer survivors frequently experience 'cancer ghosting,' the abandonment by friends and family after diagnosis, causing significant emotional distress and highlighting a need for improved social support systems; one survivor, Chelsey Gomez, describes the profound isolation and shame she faced after...
Cancer Ghosting: The Isolation and Shame Faced by Survivors
Cancer survivors frequently experience 'cancer ghosting,' the abandonment by friends and family after diagnosis, causing significant emotional distress and highlighting a need for improved social support systems; one survivor, Chelsey Gomez, describes the profound isolation and shame she faced after...
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California Declares Emergency Amid Severe Avian Flu Case
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to a severe avian flu case in Louisiana and 645 infected cattle in California, stemming from a broader outbreak that began in Texas and Kansas in March 2024, despite low human-to-human transmission risk.
California Declares Emergency Amid Severe Avian Flu Case
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to a severe avian flu case in Louisiana and 645 infected cattle in California, stemming from a broader outbreak that began in Texas and Kansas in March 2024, despite low human-to-human transmission risk.
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40% Bias Score
Lawsuit Alleges Amazon One Medical Negligence Led to Patient Death
Suzanne Wong is suing Amazon One Medical for medical negligence after her husband, Philip Tong, died hours after a virtual consultation where his serious symptoms were allegedly downplayed; the lawsuit also names Alta Bates Summit Medical Center.
Lawsuit Alleges Amazon One Medical Negligence Led to Patient Death
Suzanne Wong is suing Amazon One Medical for medical negligence after her husband, Philip Tong, died hours after a virtual consultation where his serious symptoms were allegedly downplayed; the lawsuit also names Alta Bates Summit Medical Center.
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German Court Allows Mandatory Medical Treatment Outside Hospitals
The German Federal Constitutional Court ruled that mandatory medical treatment cannot be limited to hospitals, aiming to reduce trauma for patients and improve outcomes while balancing patient autonomy with the state's protective duty. This decision sparked debate about potential increases in forced...
German Court Allows Mandatory Medical Treatment Outside Hospitals
The German Federal Constitutional Court ruled that mandatory medical treatment cannot be limited to hospitals, aiming to reduce trauma for patients and improve outcomes while balancing patient autonomy with the state's protective duty. This decision sparked debate about potential increases in forced...
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32% Bias Score
Justice Department Sues CVS Over Alleged Illegal Opioid Prescriptions
The US Department of Justice sued CVS on Wednesday for allegedly filling illegal opioid prescriptions from 2013 to the present, violating the Controlled Substances Act, contributing to the opioid crisis, and resulting in patient deaths; CVS denies the allegations but had previously paid a large sett...
Justice Department Sues CVS Over Alleged Illegal Opioid Prescriptions
The US Department of Justice sued CVS on Wednesday for allegedly filling illegal opioid prescriptions from 2013 to the present, violating the Controlled Substances Act, contributing to the opioid crisis, and resulting in patient deaths; CVS denies the allegations but had previously paid a large sett...
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DOJ Sues CVS for Alleged Role in Opioid Crisis
The US Justice Department sued CVS, alleging the pharmacy chain unlawfully dispensed massive quantities of opioids and other controlled substances for over a decade, ignoring red flags and prioritizing speed over safety, contributing to the opioid crisis.
DOJ Sues CVS for Alleged Role in Opioid Crisis
The US Justice Department sued CVS, alleging the pharmacy chain unlawfully dispensed massive quantities of opioids and other controlled substances for over a decade, ignoring red flags and prioritizing speed over safety, contributing to the opioid crisis.
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56% Bias Score
Obesity Crisis: Lifestyle vs. Drugs
President-elect Trump's nominees offer opposing views on solving America's 40% adult obesity rate: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocates lifestyle changes, while Elon Musk champions affordable GLP-1 inhibitors; experts debate the balance between these approaches, considering the challenges of long-term li...
Obesity Crisis: Lifestyle vs. Drugs
President-elect Trump's nominees offer opposing views on solving America's 40% adult obesity rate: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocates lifestyle changes, while Elon Musk champions affordable GLP-1 inhibitors; experts debate the balance between these approaches, considering the challenges of long-term li...
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England's Alcohol Deaths Surge 42% Amid Calls for Minimum Pricing
A 42% rise in alcohol-related deaths in England since 2019, totaling 8,274 in 2023, prompts medical experts to urge Health Secretary Wes Streeting to implement a minimum unit pricing scheme mirroring Scotland's.
England's Alcohol Deaths Surge 42% Amid Calls for Minimum Pricing
A 42% rise in alcohol-related deaths in England since 2019, totaling 8,274 in 2023, prompts medical experts to urge Health Secretary Wes Streeting to implement a minimum unit pricing scheme mirroring Scotland's.
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Successful Pig Kidney Transplant Shows Promise for Organ Shortage
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old American woman with end-stage renal disease, received a genetically modified pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health on November 25th, 2024, showing improved health and kidney function three weeks post-surgery, offering hope for addressing the critical organ shortage...
Successful Pig Kidney Transplant Shows Promise for Organ Shortage
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old American woman with end-stage renal disease, received a genetically modified pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health on November 25th, 2024, showing improved health and kidney function three weeks post-surgery, offering hope for addressing the critical organ shortage...
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Ancient DNA Confirms American Origin of Syphilis
Researchers found ancient syphilis bacteria in pre-Columbian skeletal remains across the Americas, dating back 9,000 years, suggesting the disease originated in the Americas and spread globally through later human migrations.
Ancient DNA Confirms American Origin of Syphilis
Researchers found ancient syphilis bacteria in pre-Columbian skeletal remains across the Americas, dating back 9,000 years, suggesting the disease originated in the Americas and spread globally through later human migrations.
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