Stroke Cases Surge Among Young Men: Lifestyle Factors Blamed
NHS data reveals a 25% increase in strokes among men under 39 since 2004, compared to a 1% rise in women, with lifestyle factors like poor diet, heavy alcohol use, and stress being blamed, highlighting the need for preventative measures.
Stroke Cases Surge Among Young Men: Lifestyle Factors Blamed
NHS data reveals a 25% increase in strokes among men under 39 since 2004, compared to a 1% rise in women, with lifestyle factors like poor diet, heavy alcohol use, and stress being blamed, highlighting the need for preventative measures.
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60% Bias Score
Corporate Security Heightened After CEO Killing
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has prompted numerous companies to increase security measures for their executives, including temporarily closing headquarters, removing executive photos from websites, and expanding armed security details.
Corporate Security Heightened After CEO Killing
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has prompted numerous companies to increase security measures for their executives, including temporarily closing headquarters, removing executive photos from websites, and expanding armed security details.
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36% Bias Score
Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DRC: 27 Deaths Reported, WHO Responds
A mysterious illness is rapidly spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), causing at least 27 deaths (likely an undercount) as of December 3rd, with symptoms affecting the respiratory system. The World Health Organization (WHO) is on-site to assist, and the pathogen's nature remains undet...
Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DRC: 27 Deaths Reported, WHO Responds
A mysterious illness is rapidly spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), causing at least 27 deaths (likely an undercount) as of December 3rd, with symptoms affecting the respiratory system. The World Health Organization (WHO) is on-site to assist, and the pathogen's nature remains undet...
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32% Bias Score
FDA to Ban Red 3 Food Dye Amidst Health Concerns
The FDA is considering banning Red 3, a petroleum-based food dye found in approximately 3,000 products, due to concerns about its carcinogenicity and impact on children's behavior, following a petition and growing public pressure.
FDA to Ban Red 3 Food Dye Amidst Health Concerns
The FDA is considering banning Red 3, a petroleum-based food dye found in approximately 3,000 products, due to concerns about its carcinogenicity and impact on children's behavior, following a petition and growing public pressure.
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56% Bias Score
Nova Scotia's Fast-Track Pharmacist Licensing Program Attracts 102 Applicants in One Year
Nova Scotia's streamlined pharmacist licensing program, launched in December 2022, has attracted 102 applicants from five countries in one year, with 32 already licensed, due to a waived national exam and internship, attracting pharmacists with its broad scope of practice.
Nova Scotia's Fast-Track Pharmacist Licensing Program Attracts 102 Applicants in One Year
Nova Scotia's streamlined pharmacist licensing program, launched in December 2022, has attracted 102 applicants from five countries in one year, with 32 already licensed, due to a waived national exam and internship, attracting pharmacists with its broad scope of practice.
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36% Bias Score
Nationwide Milk Testing Ordered for Bird Flu
On December 16th, the U.S. government mandated nationwide testing of raw milk for bird flu (H5N1) to control its spread among dairy cows in response to over 700 infected herds across 15 states, although pasteurized milk remains safe.
Nationwide Milk Testing Ordered for Bird Flu
On December 16th, the U.S. government mandated nationwide testing of raw milk for bird flu (H5N1) to control its spread among dairy cows in response to over 700 infected herds across 15 states, although pasteurized milk remains safe.
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32% Bias Score
Turkey: Methanol Poisoning Surge Causes Numerous Deaths
A surge in methanol poisoning from illicit alcohol in Turkey has led to numerous deaths and hospital admissions; even small amounts of methanol are deadly, causing irreversible damage and potentially fatal outcomes.
Turkey: Methanol Poisoning Surge Causes Numerous Deaths
A surge in methanol poisoning from illicit alcohol in Turkey has led to numerous deaths and hospital admissions; even small amounts of methanol are deadly, causing irreversible damage and potentially fatal outcomes.
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48% Bias Score
CEO Murder Sparks Public Outrage Over Healthcare Denials
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked a public outcry on social media, with users sharing stories of denied coverage and exorbitant medical bills, highlighting years of simmering anger towards the healthcare industry and its practices, according to Derrick Crowe of the People's ...
CEO Murder Sparks Public Outrage Over Healthcare Denials
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked a public outcry on social media, with users sharing stories of denied coverage and exorbitant medical bills, highlighting years of simmering anger towards the healthcare industry and its practices, according to Derrick Crowe of the People's ...
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56% Bias Score
Minoxidil Use Linked to 'Werewolf Syndrome' in European Infants
Eleven cases of hypertrichosis ('werewolf syndrome') in European infants were linked to parental use of topical minoxidil, prompting the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to update medication information with warnings about this potential side effect.
Minoxidil Use Linked to 'Werewolf Syndrome' in European Infants
Eleven cases of hypertrichosis ('werewolf syndrome') in European infants were linked to parental use of topical minoxidil, prompting the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to update medication information with warnings about this potential side effect.
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Mandates Nationwide Milk Testing for Bird Flu
The U.S. government mandated nationwide testing of raw milk for bird flu, starting December 16th, to control its spread among dairy cows, after its detection in over 700 herds across 15 states since March.
U.S. Mandates Nationwide Milk Testing for Bird Flu
The U.S. government mandated nationwide testing of raw milk for bird flu, starting December 16th, to control its spread among dairy cows, after its detection in over 700 herds across 15 states since March.
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36% Bias Score
Disease X Outbreak in DRC: At Least 79 Dead
At least 79 people have died in the Kwango Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from a mysterious disease, known as Disease X, since late October, prompting investigation by WHO experts to determine the cause and prevent spread.
Disease X Outbreak in DRC: At Least 79 Dead
At least 79 people have died in the Kwango Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from a mysterious disease, known as Disease X, since late October, prompting investigation by WHO experts to determine the cause and prevent spread.
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40% Bias Score
Doctor's Relentless Battle with Recurring Breast Cancer
Cat Stone, a 43-year-old Auckland-based doctor, was diagnosed with grade 2 hormonal breast cancer in 2020, experienced recurrence in 2021 and 2024, and is now facing aggressive chemotherapy and radiation after a recent diagnosis of multiple invasive cancers and a large pre-cancerous lump.
Doctor's Relentless Battle with Recurring Breast Cancer
Cat Stone, a 43-year-old Auckland-based doctor, was diagnosed with grade 2 hormonal breast cancer in 2020, experienced recurrence in 2021 and 2024, and is now facing aggressive chemotherapy and radiation after a recent diagnosis of multiple invasive cancers and a large pre-cancerous lump.
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8% Bias Score