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Early Childhood Air Pollution Linked to Poorer Adolescent Health in UK
A UK study of 9,000 children born between 2000 and 2002 found that those exposed to high air pollution levels aged two to four had a 33% higher risk of poor health at age 17; this disproportionately affects ethnic minorities and those in deprived areas.
Early Childhood Air Pollution Linked to Poorer Adolescent Health in UK
A UK study of 9,000 children born between 2000 and 2002 found that those exposed to high air pollution levels aged two to four had a 33% higher risk of poor health at age 17; this disproportionately affects ethnic minorities and those in deprived areas.
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24% Bias Score
NSW Parliament Passes Amended Abortion Bill Amidst Activist Threats
The NSW Parliament passed an amended abortion bill, allowing nurses and midwives to prescribe medical terminations up to nine weeks, despite threats from anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe against politicians who supported it; the bill also prompted a controversial comparison to Nazi atrocities from...
NSW Parliament Passes Amended Abortion Bill Amidst Activist Threats
The NSW Parliament passed an amended abortion bill, allowing nurses and midwives to prescribe medical terminations up to nine weeks, despite threats from anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe against politicians who supported it; the bill also prompted a controversial comparison to Nazi atrocities from...
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine's Growing Domestic Violence Crisis Linked to Soldier Addictions
Increased domestic violence in Ukraine, up 30 percent in 2024, is linked to returning soldiers' addictions to alcohol, drugs, and gambling; the issue is exacerbated by readily available substances at the front compared to mental health resources, highlighting the need for immediate government interv...
Ukraine's Growing Domestic Violence Crisis Linked to Soldier Addictions
Increased domestic violence in Ukraine, up 30 percent in 2024, is linked to returning soldiers' addictions to alcohol, drugs, and gambling; the issue is exacerbated by readily available substances at the front compared to mental health resources, highlighting the need for immediate government interv...
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44% Bias Score
NIOSH Layoffs Partially Reversed Amidst Congressional Scrutiny
Following public outcry and upcoming Congressional hearings, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reversed the layoffs of several NIOSH teams, including those responsible for respirator approvals and workplace health risk investigations, but other vital programs face upcoming terminatio...
NIOSH Layoffs Partially Reversed Amidst Congressional Scrutiny
Following public outcry and upcoming Congressional hearings, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reversed the layoffs of several NIOSH teams, including those responsible for respirator approvals and workplace health risk investigations, but other vital programs face upcoming terminatio...
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48% Bias Score
UK Government Abolishes NHS England Amidst Concerns Over Lack of Clear Plan
The UK government is abolishing NHS England and reducing local health board staffing by approximately half, aiming to save £1.1bn-£1.15bn, despite concerns from a cross-party group of MPs regarding the lack of a clear plan and potential negative impacts on frontline care.
UK Government Abolishes NHS England Amidst Concerns Over Lack of Clear Plan
The UK government is abolishing NHS England and reducing local health board staffing by approximately half, aiming to save £1.1bn-£1.15bn, despite concerns from a cross-party group of MPs regarding the lack of a clear plan and potential negative impacts on frontline care.
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44% Bias Score
House Republicans Propose Medicaid Overhaul, Threatening Coverage for 8.6 Million
The House Republicans introduced a bill to overhaul Medicaid, potentially causing 8.6 million people to lose coverage due to new work requirements, increased co-pays, stricter eligibility checks, and citizenship verification; the proposed changes aim to save $715 billion over 10 years to fund an ext...
House Republicans Propose Medicaid Overhaul, Threatening Coverage for 8.6 Million
The House Republicans introduced a bill to overhaul Medicaid, potentially causing 8.6 million people to lose coverage due to new work requirements, increased co-pays, stricter eligibility checks, and citizenship verification; the proposed changes aim to save $715 billion over 10 years to fund an ext...
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48% Bias Score
Weight-Loss Injections Show Promise in Extending Lifespans, Preventing Diseases
New weight-loss injections, GLP-1 agonists like Mounjaro and Wegovy, show promise in delaying age-related illnesses and reducing heart attack risk by half, based on a 17,000-patient trial, leading experts to suggest expanded access for up to half of Britons to improve health and longevity.
Weight-Loss Injections Show Promise in Extending Lifespans, Preventing Diseases
New weight-loss injections, GLP-1 agonists like Mounjaro and Wegovy, show promise in delaying age-related illnesses and reducing heart attack risk by half, based on a 17,000-patient trial, leading experts to suggest expanded access for up to half of Britons to improve health and longevity.
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52% Bias Score
UNICEF's Impact: Saving Children from Untreated Childhood NCDs in Zimbabwe
Ten-year-old Kelly from Zimbabwe received a life-saving diabetes diagnosis and treatment at Kadoma General Hospital after her mother sought help for her increasingly severe symptoms, highlighting the crucial role of UNICEF in addressing the rising prevalence of childhood non-communicable diseases (N...
UNICEF's Impact: Saving Children from Untreated Childhood NCDs in Zimbabwe
Ten-year-old Kelly from Zimbabwe received a life-saving diabetes diagnosis and treatment at Kadoma General Hospital after her mother sought help for her increasingly severe symptoms, highlighting the crucial role of UNICEF in addressing the rising prevalence of childhood non-communicable diseases (N...
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32% Bias Score
Climate Change Increases Pregnancy Risks via Extreme Heat
A new Climate Central analysis reveals a concerning link between rising temperatures due to climate change and increased pregnancy risks, showing nearly one-third of surveyed countries experienced at least one extra month of "pregnancy heat-risk days" on average over the past four years.
Climate Change Increases Pregnancy Risks via Extreme Heat
A new Climate Central analysis reveals a concerning link between rising temperatures due to climate change and increased pregnancy risks, showing nearly one-third of surveyed countries experienced at least one extra month of "pregnancy heat-risk days" on average over the past four years.
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36% Bias Score
Kansas City's Homelessness Crisis: A "Functional Zero" Approach
Kansas City, Missouri faces a severe homelessness crisis, with a staggering 95.7% of chronically homeless individuals unsheltered, the highest rate nationally; however, a new initiative aims to rehouse individuals within 30 days by coordinating resources and addressing underlying issues such as addi...
Kansas City's Homelessness Crisis: A "Functional Zero" Approach
Kansas City, Missouri faces a severe homelessness crisis, with a staggering 95.7% of chronically homeless individuals unsheltered, the highest rate nationally; however, a new initiative aims to rehouse individuals within 30 days by coordinating resources and addressing underlying issues such as addi...
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32% Bias Score
HHS Reverses Firings of NIOSH Employees, Avert Black Lung Program Disruption
The Department of Health and Human Services reversed the firings of over 100 NIOSH employees after public pressure and a court order, preventing the disruption of critical black lung disease prevention programs for coal miners in West Virginia.
HHS Reverses Firings of NIOSH Employees, Avert Black Lung Program Disruption
The Department of Health and Human Services reversed the firings of over 100 NIOSH employees after public pressure and a court order, preventing the disruption of critical black lung disease prevention programs for coal miners in West Virginia.
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36% Bias Score
Perinatal Mental Health in Spain: High Prevalence and Urgent Need for Support
In Spain, 20-25% of mother-baby pairs experience perinatal mental health disorders, exacerbated by social isolation and idealized motherhood portrayals, highlighting the need for increased support and systemic changes.
Perinatal Mental Health in Spain: High Prevalence and Urgent Need for Support
In Spain, 20-25% of mother-baby pairs experience perinatal mental health disorders, exacerbated by social isolation and idealized motherhood portrayals, highlighting the need for increased support and systemic changes.
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32% Bias Score
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