UK Parliament Passes Assisted Dying Bill Amid Concerns Over Court Backlogs
The UK Parliament passed the Terminally Ill (End of Life) Bill, allowing assisted dying for mentally competent adults with under six months to live, requiring two doctors' approvals and a High Court judge's sign-off; however, concerns exist regarding potential court backlogs and a suggestion to limi...
UK Parliament Passes Assisted Dying Bill Amid Concerns Over Court Backlogs
The UK Parliament passed the Terminally Ill (End of Life) Bill, allowing assisted dying for mentally competent adults with under six months to live, requiring two doctors' approvals and a High Court judge's sign-off; however, concerns exist regarding potential court backlogs and a suggestion to limi...
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52% Bias Score
Alerta epidemiológica en México por brote de Klebsiella oxytoca en hospitales
Una alerta epidemiológica en México reporta 15 casos de infección por Klebsiella oxytoca en cuatro hospitales, tres públicos y uno privado, posiblemente relacionados con la nutrición parenteral total (NPT); la bacteria causa infecciones graves, especialmente en pacientes inmunodeprimidos.
Alerta epidemiológica en México por brote de Klebsiella oxytoca en hospitales
Una alerta epidemiológica en México reporta 15 casos de infección por Klebsiella oxytoca en cuatro hospitales, tres públicos y uno privado, posiblemente relacionados con la nutrición parenteral total (NPT); la bacteria causa infecciones graves, especialmente en pacientes inmunodeprimidos.
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8% Bias Score
North Carolina Medicaid Expansion Nears Goal, Exceeds Expectations
North Carolina's Medicaid expansion, launched December 1, 2023, has enrolled 590,331 low-income adults, nearing its 600,000 goal in half the projected time, facilitating 3.8 million prescription fills and $58 million in dental services, with over one-third of enrollees from rural areas.
North Carolina Medicaid Expansion Nears Goal, Exceeds Expectations
North Carolina's Medicaid expansion, launched December 1, 2023, has enrolled 590,331 low-income adults, nearing its 600,000 goal in half the projected time, facilitating 3.8 million prescription fills and $58 million in dental services, with over one-third of enrollees from rural areas.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Debates Opt-Out Organ Donation System
Germany's Bundestag debates a bill to change organ donation rules to an opt-out system, aiming to increase organ availability amid a critical shortage; a decision before the February 23 election is uncertain.
Germany Debates Opt-Out Organ Donation System
Germany's Bundestag debates a bill to change organ donation rules to an opt-out system, aiming to increase organ availability amid a critical shortage; a decision before the February 23 election is uncertain.
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36% Bias Score
England's NHS Announces 12-Year Rollout Plan for Mounjaro Weight-Loss Drug
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) announced a 12-year rollout plan for the weight-loss drug Mounjaro on the NHS in England, prioritizing 220,000 patients in the first three years due to budgetary constraints, affecting 3.4 million eligible individuals.
England's NHS Announces 12-Year Rollout Plan for Mounjaro Weight-Loss Drug
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) announced a 12-year rollout plan for the weight-loss drug Mounjaro on the NHS in England, prioritizing 220,000 patients in the first three years due to budgetary constraints, affecting 3.4 million eligible individuals.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Rejects Funding for Long COVID Research
A proposed €21 million research budget for long COVID symptom treatment in the Netherlands is facing defeat in parliament, delaying large-scale treatment for nearly half a million patients due to budgetary constraints and competing priorities within the government.
Dutch Parliament Rejects Funding for Long COVID Research
A proposed €21 million research budget for long COVID symptom treatment in the Netherlands is facing defeat in parliament, delaying large-scale treatment for nearly half a million patients due to budgetary constraints and competing priorities within the government.
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48% Bias Score
Brian May Recovers From Stroke, Resumes Playing Guitar
Queen guitarist Brian May suffered a stroke in September 2023, temporarily losing arm function; however, his wife Anita Dobson reports his condition has now stabilized, and he has resumed playing musical instruments.
Brian May Recovers From Stroke, Resumes Playing Guitar
Queen guitarist Brian May suffered a stroke in September 2023, temporarily losing arm function; however, his wife Anita Dobson reports his condition has now stabilized, and he has resumed playing musical instruments.
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12% Bias Score
Elton John's Health Crisis Impacts Career
Elton John, 77, announced near-total vision loss and numerous surgeries, impacting his ability to write music and attend performances, while also selling his decades-long wardrobe collection.
Elton John's Health Crisis Impacts Career
Elton John, 77, announced near-total vision loss and numerous surgeries, impacting his ability to write music and attend performances, while also selling his decades-long wardrobe collection.
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36% Bias Score
UK Bans Unhealthy Food Ads, But Loopholes Remain
Starting October 2025, the UK will ban unhealthy food advertising on television before 9 pm and online, targeting specific high-fat, sugar, or salt products based on a government scoring system; however, ads not featuring these products will remain unaffected, creating potential loopholes.
UK Bans Unhealthy Food Ads, But Loopholes Remain
Starting October 2025, the UK will ban unhealthy food advertising on television before 9 pm and online, targeting specific high-fat, sugar, or salt products based on a government scoring system; however, ads not featuring these products will remain unaffected, creating potential loopholes.
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56% Bias Score
Low-Level Glyphosate Exposure Linked to Persistent Alzheimer's-Like Brain Changes in Mice
A study on mice revealed that low-level exposure to glyphosate, a common herbicide found in various foods, caused persistent Alzheimer's-like brain changes, raising concerns about its long-term health effects and the need for further human research.
Low-Level Glyphosate Exposure Linked to Persistent Alzheimer's-Like Brain Changes in Mice
A study on mice revealed that low-level exposure to glyphosate, a common herbicide found in various foods, caused persistent Alzheimer's-like brain changes, raising concerns about its long-term health effects and the need for further human research.
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48% Bias Score
Almirall Celebrates 80 Years, Projects Growth with New Dermatology Drug
Founded 80 years ago in Barcelona, the family-owned Almirall pharmaceutical company, specializing in dermatology, anticipates significant growth with its new drug, Ebglyss, projecting €450 million in sales, while its Ilumetri drug shows 25% yearly growth.
Almirall Celebrates 80 Years, Projects Growth with New Dermatology Drug
Founded 80 years ago in Barcelona, the family-owned Almirall pharmaceutical company, specializing in dermatology, anticipates significant growth with its new drug, Ebglyss, projecting €450 million in sales, while its Ilumetri drug shows 25% yearly growth.
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56% Bias Score
Immune System Boosting: Cancer Treatment vs. Vitamin Supplements
Boosting the immune system, while effective against cancer, causes autoimmune diseases in over half of treated cancer patients. However, vitamin supplements have minimal impact on immunity, except for Vitamin A deficiency in some children.
Immune System Boosting: Cancer Treatment vs. Vitamin Supplements
Boosting the immune system, while effective against cancer, causes autoimmune diseases in over half of treated cancer patients. However, vitamin supplements have minimal impact on immunity, except for Vitamin A deficiency in some children.
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40% Bias Score