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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 41% Increased Lung Cancer Risk
A study of over 100,000 people found a 41% increased lung cancer risk among those consuming the most ultra-processed foods, even when accounting for smoking; the research highlights the need for dietary changes.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 41% Increased Lung Cancer Risk
A study of over 100,000 people found a 41% increased lung cancer risk among those consuming the most ultra-processed foods, even when accounting for smoking; the research highlights the need for dietary changes.
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24% Bias Score
Skin-Lightening Creams Linked to Cancer Death in Togo
A 65-year-old woman in Togo died from skin cancer, linked by doctors to decades of using skin-lightening creams containing hydroquinone and corticosteroids, highlighting a growing public health crisis in Africa where an estimated 25-80% of women use such products.
Skin-Lightening Creams Linked to Cancer Death in Togo
A 65-year-old woman in Togo died from skin cancer, linked by doctors to decades of using skin-lightening creams containing hydroquinone and corticosteroids, highlighting a growing public health crisis in Africa where an estimated 25-80% of women use such products.
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56% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Dr. Monarez as New CDC Director
Dr. Susan Monarez was confirmed as the new director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday following a 52-47 Senate vote, marking the first time the position required Senate confirmation. Her appointment comes after President Trump withdrew his first nominee and amid c...
Senate Confirms Dr. Monarez as New CDC Director
Dr. Susan Monarez was confirmed as the new director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday following a 52-47 Senate vote, marking the first time the position required Senate confirmation. Her appointment comes after President Trump withdrew his first nominee and amid c...
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32% Bias Score
E.coli Outbreak Linked to Salad Leaves Causes 26% Infection Surge in England
A 26% rise in Shiga toxin-producing E.coli infections in England during 2024, reaching 2,544 cases, was partly caused by a salad leaf outbreak in June 2024 that resulted in 293 infections, 126 hospitalizations, and two deaths. Young children were most affected.
E.coli Outbreak Linked to Salad Leaves Causes 26% Infection Surge in England
A 26% rise in Shiga toxin-producing E.coli infections in England during 2024, reaching 2,544 cases, was partly caused by a salad leaf outbreak in June 2024 that resulted in 293 infections, 126 hospitalizations, and two deaths. Young children were most affected.
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20% Bias Score
Social Hangover: Mental Exhaustion from Excessive Social Interaction
A University of Jaén study reveals that excessive social interaction causes "social hangover," characterized by mental and emotional exhaustion, exacerbated by social media's FOMO and impacting mental well-being; experts recommend prioritizing self-care and setting boundaries.
Social Hangover: Mental Exhaustion from Excessive Social Interaction
A University of Jaén study reveals that excessive social interaction causes "social hangover," characterized by mental and emotional exhaustion, exacerbated by social media's FOMO and impacting mental well-being; experts recommend prioritizing self-care and setting boundaries.
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40% Bias Score
Nanaimo Defers Vote on Overdose Prevention Site Amidst Public Concerns
The Nanaimo City Council deferred a vote on closing a local overdose prevention site, prompting a meeting with VIHA to assess its effectiveness amid growing public concerns about associated disorder and lack of broader support services; this follows similar deferrals in Victoria, reflecting wider sk...
Nanaimo Defers Vote on Overdose Prevention Site Amidst Public Concerns
The Nanaimo City Council deferred a vote on closing a local overdose prevention site, prompting a meeting with VIHA to assess its effectiveness amid growing public concerns about associated disorder and lack of broader support services; this follows similar deferrals in Victoria, reflecting wider sk...
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60% Bias Score
Kennedy to Overhaul Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a plan to overhaul the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), citing delays, dismissals, and alleged bias in the system that has paid $5.4 billion to 12,019 individuals since 1986.
Kennedy to Overhaul Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a plan to overhaul the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), citing delays, dismissals, and alleged bias in the system that has paid $5.4 billion to 12,019 individuals since 1986.
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52% Bias Score
FDA Chief Medical Officer Resigns Amidst Political Pressure
Dr. Vinay Prasad, the FDA's chief medical and scientific officer, resigned after less than three months due to White House pressure and public criticism from right-wing activist Laura Loomer, following a recent FDA reversal on Sarepta's Elevidys drug shipments.
FDA Chief Medical Officer Resigns Amidst Political Pressure
Dr. Vinay Prasad, the FDA's chief medical and scientific officer, resigned after less than three months due to White House pressure and public criticism from right-wing activist Laura Loomer, following a recent FDA reversal on Sarepta's Elevidys drug shipments.
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Firm Wins $1.4 Billion Indian Emergency Medical Services Contract
The Prieto family's SSG Transporte Sanitario won a €1.3 billion contract to manage Maharashtra, India's emergency medical services, creating 14,000 jobs and modernizing the system with European standards, including a new ambulance manufacturing plant.
Spanish Firm Wins $1.4 Billion Indian Emergency Medical Services Contract
The Prieto family's SSG Transporte Sanitario won a €1.3 billion contract to manage Maharashtra, India's emergency medical services, creating 14,000 jobs and modernizing the system with European standards, including a new ambulance manufacturing plant.
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48% Bias Score
Senate Resolution Aims to Protect U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Senators King and Warren introduced a resolution to preserve the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) following reports that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may fire its members, jeopardizing the evidence-based healthcare recommendations that impact preventive services covered by most...
Senate Resolution Aims to Protect U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Senators King and Warren introduced a resolution to preserve the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) following reports that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may fire its members, jeopardizing the evidence-based healthcare recommendations that impact preventive services covered by most...
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44% Bias Score
Women's Cycling Teams Prioritize Menstrual Health
23-year-old cyclist Magdeleine Vallieres experienced her first natural menstrual cycle in six years, prompting a discussion about the evolving understanding of menstruation and athletic performance in professional women's cycling, with some teams now prioritizing menstrual health and adapting traini...
Women's Cycling Teams Prioritize Menstrual Health
23-year-old cyclist Magdeleine Vallieres experienced her first natural menstrual cycle in six years, prompting a discussion about the evolving understanding of menstruation and athletic performance in professional women's cycling, with some teams now prioritizing menstrual health and adapting traini...
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44% Bias Score
Shopping Addiction: A Growing Problem Fueled by Social Media
Shopping addiction, or oniomania, is affecting an estimated 10% of adults, fueled by social media and online retail, with sufferers calling for more NHS support and a formal diagnosis.
Shopping Addiction: A Growing Problem Fueled by Social Media
Shopping addiction, or oniomania, is affecting an estimated 10% of adults, fueled by social media and online retail, with sufferers calling for more NHS support and a formal diagnosis.
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28% Bias Score
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