Murder of Healthcare Executive Sparks Online Glorification and Debate on US Healthcare System
Luigi M., a 26-year-old, is accused of murdering the head of United Healthcare in New York City, sparking online celebrations and highlighting deep-seated anger towards the US healthcare system's high costs and unequal access.
Murder of Healthcare Executive Sparks Online Glorification and Debate on US Healthcare System
Luigi M., a 26-year-old, is accused of murdering the head of United Healthcare in New York City, sparking online celebrations and highlighting deep-seated anger towards the US healthcare system's high costs and unequal access.
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48% Bias Score
Organ Transplants May Transfer Donor Memories and Personality Traits
People who receive organ transplants sometimes experience changes in their personalities, tastes, and memories; this is most common in heart transplants but occurs in other organs as well; researchers suggest this may be due to cellular memory transfer, but other research points to psychological res...
Organ Transplants May Transfer Donor Memories and Personality Traits
People who receive organ transplants sometimes experience changes in their personalities, tastes, and memories; this is most common in heart transplants but occurs in other organs as well; researchers suggest this may be due to cellular memory transfer, but other research points to psychological res...
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16% Bias Score
UK Indefinitely Bans Puberty Blockers for Children
The UK government has indefinitely banned puberty blockers for children due to safety concerns raised by the Commission on Human Medicines, following an independent review that found insufficient evidence to support their use and concerns about informed consent. The ban will be reviewed in 2027.
UK Indefinitely Bans Puberty Blockers for Children
The UK government has indefinitely banned puberty blockers for children due to safety concerns raised by the Commission on Human Medicines, following an independent review that found insufficient evidence to support their use and concerns about informed consent. The ban will be reviewed in 2027.
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64% Bias Score
UK Report Highlights "Medical Misogyny" in Gynaecological Care
A UK parliamentary report reveals that women and girls with gynaecological conditions like endometriosis and adenomyosis have suffered years of pain due to inadequate care and what it terms 'medical misogyny', leading to calls for significant healthcare system reform.
UK Report Highlights "Medical Misogyny" in Gynaecological Care
A UK parliamentary report reveals that women and girls with gynaecological conditions like endometriosis and adenomyosis have suffered years of pain due to inadequate care and what it terms 'medical misogyny', leading to calls for significant healthcare system reform.
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32% Bias Score
Russia Boosts Healthcare Funding by RUB 1 Trillion in 2025
Russia's 2025 healthcare budget includes a RUB 1 trillion increase, expanding access to services like screenings (including new Hepatitis C testing), specialist appointments, surgeries, and rehabilitation for 1.7 million medical workers.
Russia Boosts Healthcare Funding by RUB 1 Trillion in 2025
Russia's 2025 healthcare budget includes a RUB 1 trillion increase, expanding access to services like screenings (including new Hepatitis C testing), specialist appointments, surgeries, and rehabilitation for 1.7 million medical workers.
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48% Bias Score
Alternative Cancer Therapies: Claims vs. Evidence
Despite claims from several high-profile individuals that alternative therapies like specific diets can cure cancer, major cancer organizations say there is no medical evidence supporting such claims, and some alternative therapies may even be harmful.
Alternative Cancer Therapies: Claims vs. Evidence
Despite claims from several high-profile individuals that alternative therapies like specific diets can cure cancer, major cancer organizations say there is no medical evidence supporting such claims, and some alternative therapies may even be harmful.
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56% Bias Score
Online Glorification of Murder Suspect Highlights US Healthcare Anger
Luigi M., accused of murdering the CEO of United Healthcare in New York, is being celebrated online as a Robin Hood figure, sparking concerns about copycats and highlighting widespread anger towards the US healthcare system's high costs and limited access.
Online Glorification of Murder Suspect Highlights US Healthcare Anger
Luigi M., accused of murdering the CEO of United Healthcare in New York, is being celebrated online as a Robin Hood figure, sparking concerns about copycats and highlighting widespread anger towards the US healthcare system's high costs and limited access.
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44% Bias Score
TİP Proposes Nationalization of Turkey's Private Hospitals
Türkiye İşçi Partisi (TİP) proposed a bill to nationalize all private hospitals in Turkey, citing inequitable healthcare access and the government's prioritization of private hospital profits over public health, as evidenced by the growth of private hospitals (12-30%) compared to public hospitals (1...
TİP Proposes Nationalization of Turkey's Private Hospitals
Türkiye İşçi Partisi (TİP) proposed a bill to nationalize all private hospitals in Turkey, citing inequitable healthcare access and the government's prioritization of private hospital profits over public health, as evidenced by the growth of private hospitals (12-30%) compared to public hospitals (1...
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60% Bias Score
Asymptomatic Bird Flu Found in Horses Raises Pandemic Concerns
A study in Emerging Infectious Diseases reveals that horses can be infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus without displaying symptoms, raising fears of undetected spread and increased risk of human infection, particularly given the close proximity of horses to humans.
Asymptomatic Bird Flu Found in Horses Raises Pandemic Concerns
A study in Emerging Infectious Diseases reveals that horses can be infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus without displaying symptoms, raising fears of undetected spread and increased risk of human infection, particularly given the close proximity of horses to humans.
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52% Bias Score
Crowdfunding Campaign Supports Man Accused of Killing Healthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4th in Manhattan, has sparked a public crowdfunding campaign exceeding $31,000 for his legal defense, fueled by widespread dissatisfaction with the US healthcare system.
Crowdfunding Campaign Supports Man Accused of Killing Healthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4th in Manhattan, has sparked a public crowdfunding campaign exceeding $31,000 for his legal defense, fueled by widespread dissatisfaction with the US healthcare system.
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64% Bias Score
Disease X Outbreak in DR Congo: 79 Children Dead
An outbreak of an unknown disease, \"Disease X\", has infected 376 and killed 79 children in the Panzi health zone, DR Congo, since October 24, prompting an investigation by the Africa CDC, WHO, and Congolese health authorities. Symptoms include fever, headache, and respiratory problems, with malnut...
Disease X Outbreak in DR Congo: 79 Children Dead
An outbreak of an unknown disease, \"Disease X\", has infected 376 and killed 79 children in the Panzi health zone, DR Congo, since October 24, prompting an investigation by the Africa CDC, WHO, and Congolese health authorities. Symptoms include fever, headache, and respiratory problems, with malnut...
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20% Bias Score
"Record Dengue Outbreak in Americas: 12.6 Million Cases, 7,700 Deaths Linked to Climate Change"
"The Americas are experiencing a record 12.6 million suspected dengue cases in 2024, almost triple 2023's count, with over 7,700 deaths; this is linked to climate change and poor sanitation, impacting heavily Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Caribbean nations like Guyana and Puerto Rico, where prevent...
"Record Dengue Outbreak in Americas: 12.6 Million Cases, 7,700 Deaths Linked to Climate Change"
"The Americas are experiencing a record 12.6 million suspected dengue cases in 2024, almost triple 2023's count, with over 7,700 deaths; this is linked to climate change and poor sanitation, impacting heavily Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Caribbean nations like Guyana and Puerto Rico, where prevent...
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24% Bias Score