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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
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
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
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
Novel Immune System Discovered Within Proteasome Offers New Antibiotic Hope
Israeli researchers discovered a new immune system within the proteasome, a cellular component, that transforms upon bacterial infection to produce antibacterial molecules; this finding offers a potential new source for antibiotics to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Novel Immune System Discovered Within Proteasome Offers New Antibiotic Hope
Israeli researchers discovered a new immune system within the proteasome, a cellular component, that transforms upon bacterial infection to produce antibacterial molecules; this finding offers a potential new source for antibiotics to combat antimicrobial resistance.
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44% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak at Dulles Airport Spurs Urgent Contact Tracing
A confirmed measles case at Washington Dulles International Airport on March 5th, between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., is prompting health officials to trace contacts among passengers and airport personnel. Simultaneous outbreaks in Texas and Florida, including fatalities, underscore the urgent need for vacci...
Measles Outbreak at Dulles Airport Spurs Urgent Contact Tracing
A confirmed measles case at Washington Dulles International Airport on March 5th, between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., is prompting health officials to trace contacts among passengers and airport personnel. Simultaneous outbreaks in Texas and Florida, including fatalities, underscore the urgent need for vacci...
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48% 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
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
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
Outdated Tech Hampers Spanish Healthcare
Outdated technology and poor interoperability plague Spain's healthcare system, causing delays, impacting patient care, and varying widely across regions; initiatives for improvement are underway but face significant challenges.
Outdated Tech Hampers Spanish Healthcare
Outdated technology and poor interoperability plague Spain's healthcare system, causing delays, impacting patient care, and varying widely across regions; initiatives for improvement are underway but face significant challenges.
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40% Bias Score
EPA's Failure to Curb PFAS Contamination Poses Widespread Health Risks
The EPA's past promotion of spreading PFAS-contaminated sewage sludge on farmland and incineration has caused widespread contamination, impacting health and environment. The agency now faces an opportunity to curb industrial pollution at its source through Clean Water Act permits.
EPA's Failure to Curb PFAS Contamination Poses Widespread Health Risks
The EPA's past promotion of spreading PFAS-contaminated sewage sludge on farmland and incineration has caused widespread contamination, impacting health and environment. The agency now faces an opportunity to curb industrial pollution at its source through Clean Water Act permits.
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60% Bias Score
UK Government Could Save £1bn by Supporting Ill Workers, Report Finds
A report reveals that improving support for UK workers with health conditions could save the government over £1bn, as the number of days lost to work-related ill health has soared by a third since 2010, costing the economy over £400m a week; the government is expected to publish welfare reform plans...
UK Government Could Save £1bn by Supporting Ill Workers, Report Finds
A report reveals that improving support for UK workers with health conditions could save the government over £1bn, as the number of days lost to work-related ill health has soared by a third since 2010, costing the economy over £400m a week; the government is expected to publish welfare reform plans...
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44% Bias Score
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