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South Korea's Birthrate Rises, But Challenges Remain
South Korea reported a 3.6% rise in births in 2024 to 238,300, reversing a near-decade-long decline, despite the total fertility rate remaining below 1.0; this increase is linked to a 14.9% rise in marriages and government policies, but analysts predict a likely return to decline.
South Korea's Birthrate Rises, But Challenges Remain
South Korea reported a 3.6% rise in births in 2024 to 238,300, reversing a near-decade-long decline, despite the total fertility rate remaining below 1.0; this increase is linked to a 14.9% rise in marriages and government policies, but analysts predict a likely return to decline.
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48% Bias Score
Recall of Japanese Pickles Due to Botulism Risk
Choshiya Honten Ltd. recalled six varieties of pre-cut Japanese pickles sold in California due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination; the lack of a 'Keep Refrigerated' label on the packaging increased the risk of botulism.
Recall of Japanese Pickles Due to Botulism Risk
Choshiya Honten Ltd. recalled six varieties of pre-cut Japanese pickles sold in California due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination; the lack of a 'Keep Refrigerated' label on the packaging increased the risk of botulism.
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24% Bias Score
UK Expands Water Fluoridation to 1.6 Million in North East England
The UK government will expand water fluoridation to 1.6 million more people in North East England, aiming to reduce childhood tooth decay hospital admissions; this follows a public consultation and is projected to save £13 for every £1 spent.
UK Expands Water Fluoridation to 1.6 Million in North East England
The UK government will expand water fluoridation to 1.6 million more people in North East England, aiming to reduce childhood tooth decay hospital admissions; this follows a public consultation and is projected to save £13 for every £1 spent.
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40% Bias Score
Brain-Spinal Cord Implant Restores Walking in Paralyzed Patients
In a world-first surgery at Shanghai's Zhongshan and Huashan Hospitals, four paralyzed patients received brain and spinal cord electrode implants creating a 'nerve bypass', restoring leg movement within 24 hours and independent walking in some within two weeks.
Brain-Spinal Cord Implant Restores Walking in Paralyzed Patients
In a world-first surgery at Shanghai's Zhongshan and Huashan Hospitals, four paralyzed patients received brain and spinal cord electrode implants creating a 'nerve bypass', restoring leg movement within 24 hours and independent walking in some within two weeks.
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40% Bias Score
US Aid Cuts Jeopardize Global Tuberculosis Fight
The WHO warns that US cuts to tuberculosis and HIV programs endanger millions globally, impacting Africa severely, after preventing 3.65 million TB deaths last year; the US previously funded 25% of global TB programs.
US Aid Cuts Jeopardize Global Tuberculosis Fight
The WHO warns that US cuts to tuberculosis and HIV programs endanger millions globally, impacting Africa severely, after preventing 3.65 million TB deaths last year; the US previously funded 25% of global TB programs.
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48% Bias Score
Bhattacharya's NIH Nomination: Commitment to Resources, Openness to Vaccine-Autism Research
President Trump's nominee to lead the NIH, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, committed to following the law and providing resources to NIH scientists while expressing openness to further research on the debunked link between vaccines and autism, despite a senator highlighting a child's death from a vaccine-prev...
Bhattacharya's NIH Nomination: Commitment to Resources, Openness to Vaccine-Autism Research
President Trump's nominee to lead the NIH, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, committed to following the law and providing resources to NIH scientists while expressing openness to further research on the debunked link between vaccines and autism, despite a senator highlighting a child's death from a vaccine-prev...
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48% Bias Score
UKHSA Responds to Lassa Fever Case Following Travel from Nigeria
A person diagnosed with Lassa fever in Nigeria after traveling to England in late February has prompted UKHSA to trace contacts; the risk to the public is considered low.
UKHSA Responds to Lassa Fever Case Following Travel from Nigeria
A person diagnosed with Lassa fever in Nigeria after traveling to England in late February has prompted UKHSA to trace contacts; the risk to the public is considered low.
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36% Bias Score
German Pfeiffersche Foundations Seek Partners Amidst Financial Restructuring
Facing financial distress due to rising costs, the Pfeiffersche Foundations in Germany are seeking partners by mid-March to restructure, aiming to secure jobs and patient care while finalizing a future concept by April 1, 2025.
German Pfeiffersche Foundations Seek Partners Amidst Financial Restructuring
Facing financial distress due to rising costs, the Pfeiffersche Foundations in Germany are seeking partners by mid-March to restructure, aiming to secure jobs and patient care while finalizing a future concept by April 1, 2025.
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20% Bias Score
Drooling and Swallowing Difficulties: Early Warning Signs of Motor Neurone Disease
Experts highlight difficulty swallowing, excessive saliva, or drooling as potential early signs of motor neurone disease (MND), a progressive neurodegenerative condition affecting the brain and nerves, impacting movement, eating, and breathing; a 2021 study found 31% of 900 Scottish MND patients exp...
Drooling and Swallowing Difficulties: Early Warning Signs of Motor Neurone Disease
Experts highlight difficulty swallowing, excessive saliva, or drooling as potential early signs of motor neurone disease (MND), a progressive neurodegenerative condition affecting the brain and nerves, impacting movement, eating, and breathing; a 2021 study found 31% of 900 Scottish MND patients exp...
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40% Bias Score
Brain-Spinal Cord Implants Restore Leg Movement in Paralyzed Patients
Four paralyzed patients in Shanghai underwent a world-first surgery implanting brain-spinal cord electrodes to restore leg movement; initial results show significant improvements, marking a breakthrough in neural function reconstruction.
Brain-Spinal Cord Implants Restore Leg Movement in Paralyzed Patients
Four paralyzed patients in Shanghai underwent a world-first surgery implanting brain-spinal cord electrodes to restore leg movement; initial results show significant improvements, marking a breakthrough in neural function reconstruction.
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40% Bias Score
Human Body's Proteasome Discovered as Source of Potential New Antibiotics
A new immune system mechanism has been discovered where the proteasome, a structure in every body cell that recycles proteins, transforms into an infection-fighting weapon when a cell is infected, creating potential new antibiotics to fight superbugs.
Human Body's Proteasome Discovered as Source of Potential New Antibiotics
A new immune system mechanism has been discovered where the proteasome, a structure in every body cell that recycles proteins, transforms into an infection-fighting weapon when a cell is infected, creating potential new antibiotics to fight superbugs.
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48% Bias Score
Bhattacharya's Five-Point Plan to Reform the NIH
Donald Trump's nominee to lead the NIH, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, outlined a five-point plan to reform the agency, focusing on chronic diseases, promoting free speech, funding cutting-edge research, regulating risky pandemic research, and improving data transparency, aiming to restore public trust and a...
Bhattacharya's Five-Point Plan to Reform the NIH
Donald Trump's nominee to lead the NIH, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, outlined a five-point plan to reform the agency, focusing on chronic diseases, promoting free speech, funding cutting-edge research, regulating risky pandemic research, and improving data transparency, aiming to restore public trust and a...
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40% Bias Score
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