Medicaid Expansion Under Threat: 3 Million at Risk of Losing Coverage
With Republicans regaining control of Congress, the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion is at risk, potentially impacting 3 million adults in nine states with trigger laws that would automatically end coverage if federal funding decreases, highlighting the political vulnerability of healthcare ...
Medicaid Expansion Under Threat: 3 Million at Risk of Losing Coverage
With Republicans regaining control of Congress, the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion is at risk, potentially impacting 3 million adults in nine states with trigger laws that would automatically end coverage if federal funding decreases, highlighting the political vulnerability of healthcare ...
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40% Bias Score
Sierra Leone Launches Nationwide Ebola Vaccination Campaign
Sierra Leone launched a nationwide Ebola vaccination campaign on Thursday, targeting 20,000 frontline workers to prevent future outbreaks after the 2014 Ebola outbreak killed nearly 4,000 people in the country.
Sierra Leone Launches Nationwide Ebola Vaccination Campaign
Sierra Leone launched a nationwide Ebola vaccination campaign on Thursday, targeting 20,000 frontline workers to prevent future outbreaks after the 2014 Ebola outbreak killed nearly 4,000 people in the country.
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36% Bias Score
UK Cosmetic Industry Under Scrutiny After Woman Dies From Brazilian Butt Lift
Alice Webb, a 33-year-old British mother, died after a Brazilian butt lift procedure, prompting an ITV investigation revealing widespread unsafe practices in the UK's cosmetic industry, leading to calls for stricter regulation.
UK Cosmetic Industry Under Scrutiny After Woman Dies From Brazilian Butt Lift
Alice Webb, a 33-year-old British mother, died after a Brazilian butt lift procedure, prompting an ITV investigation revealing widespread unsafe practices in the UK's cosmetic industry, leading to calls for stricter regulation.
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64% Bias Score
Belly Fat Linked to Early Alzheimer's Biomarkers
Research reveals a strong correlation between increased visceral abdominal fat and the presence of amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain, key Alzheimer's biomarkers, even before cognitive decline is evident; reducing belly fat may be a crucial preventative strategy.
Belly Fat Linked to Early Alzheimer's Biomarkers
Research reveals a strong correlation between increased visceral abdominal fat and the presence of amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain, key Alzheimer's biomarkers, even before cognitive decline is evident; reducing belly fat may be a crucial preventative strategy.
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44% Bias Score
Health Risks of Reusing Single-Use Plastics
Reusing single-use plastics like water bottles and takeout containers exposes individuals to potentially harmful chemicals and microplastics; experts recommend avoiding this practice, particularly heating plastics, and switching to safer alternatives like glass or metal.
Health Risks of Reusing Single-Use Plastics
Reusing single-use plastics like water bottles and takeout containers exposes individuals to potentially harmful chemicals and microplastics; experts recommend avoiding this practice, particularly heating plastics, and switching to safer alternatives like glass or metal.
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52% Bias Score
French Court Rejects Claim for Pesticide-Related Child Death
The Rennes Court of Appeal rejected a claim by the Marivain family for compensation related to their 11-year-old daughter's death from leukemia, linked to her mother's prenatal pesticide exposure, despite the FIVP's recognition of the causal link and prior compensation to the parents for moral damag...
French Court Rejects Claim for Pesticide-Related Child Death
The Rennes Court of Appeal rejected a claim by the Marivain family for compensation related to their 11-year-old daughter's death from leukemia, linked to her mother's prenatal pesticide exposure, despite the FIVP's recognition of the causal link and prior compensation to the parents for moral damag...
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52% Bias Score
UnitedHealth CEO Killed in Targeted Shooting in Manhattan
Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealth Group's health insurance division, was fatally shot in a targeted attack in Manhattan on Wednesday, according to police, who are investigating.
UnitedHealth CEO Killed in Targeted Shooting in Manhattan
Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealth Group's health insurance division, was fatally shot in a targeted attack in Manhattan on Wednesday, according to police, who are investigating.
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24% Bias Score
Global Rise in Childhood Type 1 Diabetes: Finland Shows Highest Rate
Global childhood type 1 diabetes cases increased by 40% since 1990, reaching over 222,000 in 2021; Finland had the highest rate (70/100,000), while mortality fell to 4,280 deaths, highlighting a complex interplay of factors including access to healthcare and environmental influences.
Global Rise in Childhood Type 1 Diabetes: Finland Shows Highest Rate
Global childhood type 1 diabetes cases increased by 40% since 1990, reaching over 222,000 in 2021; Finland had the highest rate (70/100,000), while mortality fell to 4,280 deaths, highlighting a complex interplay of factors including access to healthcare and environmental influences.
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Inquiry Reveals Systemic Failure in Addressing NHS Whistleblower Concerns
An inquiry into Lucy Letby's crimes heard that 31% of NHS employees contacting a whistleblowing charity had their concerns ignored, while 62% faced punishment for speaking out.
Inquiry Reveals Systemic Failure in Addressing NHS Whistleblower Concerns
An inquiry into Lucy Letby's crimes heard that 31% of NHS employees contacting a whistleblowing charity had their concerns ignored, while 62% faced punishment for speaking out.
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44% Bias Score
Wellhub Report Reveals Holistic Wellness Trend in the Workplace
Wellhub's 2024 Year in Review Trends Report, based on data from over three million subscribers across 19,000 corporate clients, reveals a significant shift towards holistic employee well-being, with \"wellness hour\" replacing \"happy hour\", a 112% increase in nutrition usage, and a 7% year-over-ye...
Wellhub Report Reveals Holistic Wellness Trend in the Workplace
Wellhub's 2024 Year in Review Trends Report, based on data from over three million subscribers across 19,000 corporate clients, reveals a significant shift towards holistic employee well-being, with \"wellness hour\" replacing \"happy hour\", a 112% increase in nutrition usage, and a 7% year-over-ye...
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder: Ammunition Message Reflects \"Delay, Deny, Defend\" Claims Tactics
The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was killed, and the words \"deny,\" \"defend,\" and \"depose\" were found written on the ammunition, echoing the common insurer tactic of \"delay, deny, defend\" to avoid paying claims, sparking public outrage.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder: Ammunition Message Reflects \"Delay, Deny, Defend\" Claims Tactics
The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was killed, and the words \"deny,\" \"defend,\" and \"depose\" were found written on the ammunition, echoing the common insurer tactic of \"delay, deny, defend\" to avoid paying claims, sparking public outrage.
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52% Bias Score
Close Family Releases Book Detailing Mental Illness Struggles
Glenn Close's sister Jessie and nephew Calen released "Silence You," a book detailing their mental illness journeys, aiming to reduce stigma and help others; Glenn Close strongly endorsed the book, highlighting its honest portrayal of family resilience.
Close Family Releases Book Detailing Mental Illness Struggles
Glenn Close's sister Jessie and nephew Calen released "Silence You," a book detailing their mental illness journeys, aiming to reduce stigma and help others; Glenn Close strongly endorsed the book, highlighting its honest portrayal of family resilience.
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24% Bias Score