Japan's "Lonely Death" Crisis: 10.83 Million Elderly Projected to Live Alone by 2050
85-year-old Ikuko Arai's retirement highlights Japan's growing "lonely death" problem; a 2023 report projects 10.83 million elderly Japanese living alone by 2050, a 1.5x increase from 2020, raising concerns about social isolation, financial vulnerability, and increased crime targeting vulnerable sen...
Japan's "Lonely Death" Crisis: 10.83 Million Elderly Projected to Live Alone by 2050
85-year-old Ikuko Arai's retirement highlights Japan's growing "lonely death" problem; a 2023 report projects 10.83 million elderly Japanese living alone by 2050, a 1.5x increase from 2020, raising concerns about social isolation, financial vulnerability, and increased crime targeting vulnerable sen...
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Cancer Deaths and Survival Rate Variations Across Europe in 2021
In 2021, cancer caused 1.1 million deaths (21.6% of total) in 29 European countries, with survival rates varying widely; lung cancer was the leading cause, followed by colorectal, prostate, and breast cancers.
Cancer Deaths and Survival Rate Variations Across Europe in 2021
In 2021, cancer caused 1.1 million deaths (21.6% of total) in 29 European countries, with survival rates varying widely; lung cancer was the leading cause, followed by colorectal, prostate, and breast cancers.
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24% Bias Score
Ugandan Medical Student's Success Showcases Impact of Disability Care
Aidah Katushabe, a Ugandan medical student born without lower legs, is pursuing a pediatrics career with support from Pro Uganda's Mukono orthopedic center, receiving prosthetics and physiotherapy, highlighting the center's comprehensive approach to disability care.
Ugandan Medical Student's Success Showcases Impact of Disability Care
Aidah Katushabe, a Ugandan medical student born without lower legs, is pursuing a pediatrics career with support from Pro Uganda's Mukono orthopedic center, receiving prosthetics and physiotherapy, highlighting the center's comprehensive approach to disability care.
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24% Bias Score
Early-Onset Bowel Cancer Rising Globally
Globally, bowel cancer cases are rising among younger adults, with countries like New Zealand (3.97% annual increase), England (3.59%), and Puerto Rico (3.81%) showing significant increases between 2013 and 2017, linked to lifestyle and dietary shifts.
Early-Onset Bowel Cancer Rising Globally
Globally, bowel cancer cases are rising among younger adults, with countries like New Zealand (3.97% annual increase), England (3.59%), and Puerto Rico (3.81%) showing significant increases between 2013 and 2017, linked to lifestyle and dietary shifts.
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Father Kills Newborn Son Due to Undiagnosed Schizophrenia
Kadees Mohammed, 31, was given a hospital order after killing his three-week-old son, Ibrahim, due to undiagnosed schizophrenia, and attacking his wife and mother with an iron on October 18, 2022, in Birmingham; the tragedy highlights the need for better mental health services.
Father Kills Newborn Son Due to Undiagnosed Schizophrenia
Kadees Mohammed, 31, was given a hospital order after killing his three-week-old son, Ibrahim, due to undiagnosed schizophrenia, and attacking his wife and mother with an iron on October 18, 2022, in Birmingham; the tragedy highlights the need for better mental health services.
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20% Bias Score
Extreme Heat Linked to Accelerated Molecular Aging in USC Study
A University of Southern California study, presented at the American Gerontological Society's meeting, reveals a link between prolonged exposure to extreme heat and accelerated molecular aging in over 3,000 participants aged 56 and older, with a 10% increase in hot days correlating to a 0.12-year in...
Extreme Heat Linked to Accelerated Molecular Aging in USC Study
A University of Southern California study, presented at the American Gerontological Society's meeting, reveals a link between prolonged exposure to extreme heat and accelerated molecular aging in over 3,000 participants aged 56 and older, with a 10% increase in hot days correlating to a 0.12-year in...
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16% Bias Score
Screwworm Outbreak in Mexico Causes US Cattle Import Ban
The resurgence of the screwworm parasite (Cochliomya hominivorax) in Mexico and Central America has caused a US ban on Mexican cattle exports, resulting in millions of dollars in weekly losses for Mexican ranchers and highlighting the need for stronger regional veterinary controls and sterile fly pr...
Screwworm Outbreak in Mexico Causes US Cattle Import Ban
The resurgence of the screwworm parasite (Cochliomya hominivorax) in Mexico and Central America has caused a US ban on Mexican cattle exports, resulting in millions of dollars in weekly losses for Mexican ranchers and highlighting the need for stronger regional veterinary controls and sterile fly pr...
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Avian Flu: US Egg Shortage and Pandemic Preparedness
Avian flu, causing a US egg shortage impacting vaccine production, has seen mammal-to-mammal transmission in cows leading to mild human infections; however, a single mutation could make it easily transmissible between humans.
Avian Flu: US Egg Shortage and Pandemic Preparedness
Avian flu, causing a US egg shortage impacting vaccine production, has seen mammal-to-mammal transmission in cows leading to mild human infections; however, a single mutation could make it easily transmissible between humans.
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40% Bias Score
Delayed Cancer Diagnosis After GP Removes Patient Over Painkiller Requests
After two years of stomach pain, 28-year-old Stephanie Thomas was removed from her GP's patient list due to repeated requests for painkillers, only to be later diagnosed with incurable stage four cancer; her case highlights potential systemic failures in healthcare.
Delayed Cancer Diagnosis After GP Removes Patient Over Painkiller Requests
After two years of stomach pain, 28-year-old Stephanie Thomas was removed from her GP's patient list due to repeated requests for painkillers, only to be later diagnosed with incurable stage four cancer; her case highlights potential systemic failures in healthcare.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Council Urges Fines for Supermarkets Selling Unhealthy Food
The Dutch Health Council advises the government to fine supermarkets selling too much unhealthy food and reward those promoting healthier options at checkout, aiming to curb rising obesity rates projected to affect 64% of the population by 2050.
Dutch Council Urges Fines for Supermarkets Selling Unhealthy Food
The Dutch Health Council advises the government to fine supermarkets selling too much unhealthy food and reward those promoting healthier options at checkout, aiming to curb rising obesity rates projected to affect 64% of the population by 2050.
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Kennedy's Health Secretary Nomination Faces Steep Opposition
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking the position of Health Secretary, facing opposition from 75 Nobel laureates due to his past anti-vaccine statements and association with anti-vaccine activist Aaron Siri; his confirmation is uncertain, depending on how he addresses senators' concerns during upcoming ...
Kennedy's Health Secretary Nomination Faces Steep Opposition
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking the position of Health Secretary, facing opposition from 75 Nobel laureates due to his past anti-vaccine statements and association with anti-vaccine activist Aaron Siri; his confirmation is uncertain, depending on how he addresses senators' concerns during upcoming ...
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56% Bias Score
Letby Conviction Appeal Based on Expert Witness Testimony Reversal
Convicted British nurse Lucy Letby's lawyer is appealing her life sentence after the prosecution's lead expert changed his opinion on three babies' deaths, raising questions about the reliability of expert medical evidence in complex legal cases.
Letby Conviction Appeal Based on Expert Witness Testimony Reversal
Convicted British nurse Lucy Letby's lawyer is appealing her life sentence after the prosecution's lead expert changed his opinion on three babies' deaths, raising questions about the reliability of expert medical evidence in complex legal cases.
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48% Bias Score