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High Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs Affect One in Five Australians
A survey of 5400 Australians found that up to one in five could not afford specialist medical care due to rising out-of-pocket costs; 40 percent of private hospital patients paid over \$1000 in specialist fees, with nearly one in four only learning the full cost after treatment, highlighting afforda...
High Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs Affect One in Five Australians
A survey of 5400 Australians found that up to one in five could not afford specialist medical care due to rising out-of-pocket costs; 40 percent of private hospital patients paid over \$1000 in specialist fees, with nearly one in four only learning the full cost after treatment, highlighting afforda...
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44% Bias Score
Broccoli's Health Benefits and Children's Aversion
Broccoli, rich in vitamins and sulforaphane, shows promise in preventing cancer, diabetes, and H. pylori infections; however, children often reject its bitter taste.
Broccoli's Health Benefits and Children's Aversion
Broccoli, rich in vitamins and sulforaphane, shows promise in preventing cancer, diabetes, and H. pylori infections; however, children often reject its bitter taste.
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52% Bias Score
ILT Recommended Steel Slag as Waste, Advice Rejected
The Netherlands' Inspectorate for the Environment and Transport (ILT) recommended classifying steel slag as waste two years ago due to environmental and health concerns, but this advice was not implemented due to legal challenges and a large, timely sale of steel slag to the Baltic states.
ILT Recommended Steel Slag as Waste, Advice Rejected
The Netherlands' Inspectorate for the Environment and Transport (ILT) recommended classifying steel slag as waste two years ago due to environmental and health concerns, but this advice was not implemented due to legal challenges and a large, timely sale of steel slag to the Baltic states.
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44% Bias Score
Nursing Home Resident's Plea Highlights Eldercare Crisis
Toos, a nursing home resident, expresses feelings of imprisonment, highlighting the emotional strain on both residents and family caregivers struggling with inadequate eldercare support systems. The article contrasts this with idealized portrayals of caregiving, emphasizing the urgent need for alter...
Nursing Home Resident's Plea Highlights Eldercare Crisis
Toos, a nursing home resident, expresses feelings of imprisonment, highlighting the emotional strain on both residents and family caregivers struggling with inadequate eldercare support systems. The article contrasts this with idealized portrayals of caregiving, emphasizing the urgent need for alter...
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64% Bias Score
Berlin Employee Sick Leave Surges in 2023
AOK Nordost data reveals that Berlin employees averaged 21 sick days in 2023, a significant increase compared to pre-pandemic levels, primarily due to respiratory and mental health issues, and partially due to improved data collection via electronic sick notes.
Berlin Employee Sick Leave Surges in 2023
AOK Nordost data reveals that Berlin employees averaged 21 sick days in 2023, a significant increase compared to pre-pandemic levels, primarily due to respiratory and mental health issues, and partially due to improved data collection via electronic sick notes.
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28% Bias Score
Ofcom Fines Religious Channel £150,000 for False Health Claims
Ofcom fined the religious channel Word Network £150,000 for airing two episodes of Peter Popoff Ministries, which falsely advertised "miracle spring water" as a cure for cancer and other illnesses, violating broadcasting rules protecting viewers from harmful material and improper exploitation.
Ofcom Fines Religious Channel £150,000 for False Health Claims
Ofcom fined the religious channel Word Network £150,000 for airing two episodes of Peter Popoff Ministries, which falsely advertised "miracle spring water" as a cure for cancer and other illnesses, violating broadcasting rules protecting viewers from harmful material and improper exploitation.
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40% Bias Score
Limited Access to Weight Loss Drugs on Scotland's NHS
Currently, in Scotland, only NHS patients with a BMI over 38 and at least one weight-related health condition can access weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy due to cost and the scale of obesity; however, private prescriptions are readily available, exceeding one million individuals.
Limited Access to Weight Loss Drugs on Scotland's NHS
Currently, in Scotland, only NHS patients with a BMI over 38 and at least one weight-related health condition can access weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy due to cost and the scale of obesity; however, private prescriptions are readily available, exceeding one million individuals.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Hospital Tests Remote Neurological Exams to Combat Specialist Shortages
Isala hospital in Meppel, Netherlands, is testing remote neurological examinations using a specialized camera system to diagnose stroke patients with two neurologists—one on-site and one remote—to alleviate specialist shortages, starting in April.
Dutch Hospital Tests Remote Neurological Exams to Combat Specialist Shortages
Isala hospital in Meppel, Netherlands, is testing remote neurological examinations using a specialized camera system to diagnose stroke patients with two neurologists—one on-site and one remote—to alleviate specialist shortages, starting in April.
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32% Bias Score
PCOS Misdiagnosis, Misinformation, and the Rise in Unintended Pregnancies
Pandora van den Hoven's journey to motherhood was delayed by an initial misdiagnosis of her PCOS, highlighting the common but often misunderstood hormonal disorder affecting 10-15% of women and the lack of comprehensive care provided by some general practitioners. The rise in PCOS-related misinforma...
PCOS Misdiagnosis, Misinformation, and the Rise in Unintended Pregnancies
Pandora van den Hoven's journey to motherhood was delayed by an initial misdiagnosis of her PCOS, highlighting the common but often misunderstood hormonal disorder affecting 10-15% of women and the lack of comprehensive care provided by some general practitioners. The rise in PCOS-related misinforma...
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36% Bias Score
Kennedy Meets Food Industry Leaders to Discuss Food Safety and Transparency
On Monday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with food industry leaders, including Kraft Heinz and PepsiCo, to discuss his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda focused on improving food safety and transparency, prompting discussions about removing toxins from the food supply and increasing tran...
Kennedy Meets Food Industry Leaders to Discuss Food Safety and Transparency
On Monday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with food industry leaders, including Kraft Heinz and PepsiCo, to discuss his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda focused on improving food safety and transparency, prompting discussions about removing toxins from the food supply and increasing tran...
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48% Bias Score
2009 CDC Conflict of Interest Report: Kennedy's Claims Examined
A 2009 Office of Inspector General report found 97% of CDC advisory committee members had errors or omissions in their financial disclosure forms; however, further investigation revealed that only 3% voted on issues where they should have recused themselves, raising questions about the accuracy and ...
2009 CDC Conflict of Interest Report: Kennedy's Claims Examined
A 2009 Office of Inspector General report found 97% of CDC advisory committee members had errors or omissions in their financial disclosure forms; however, further investigation revealed that only 3% voted on issues where they should have recused themselves, raising questions about the accuracy and ...
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40% Bias Score
Russia Faces Doctor Shortage in Remote Areas
Doctors in remote, underpopulated areas of Russia are reluctant to work due to low salaries, increased administrative burdens, and limited treatment capabilities; the pandemic has worsened this shortage.
Russia Faces Doctor Shortage in Remote Areas
Doctors in remote, underpopulated areas of Russia are reluctant to work due to low salaries, increased administrative burdens, and limited treatment capabilities; the pandemic has worsened this shortage.
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48% Bias Score
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