Dutch Parliament Fails to Secure Funding for Long COVID Treatment Research
A Dutch parliamentary amendment seeking €21 million for long COVID treatment research is likely to fail, delaying widespread treatment for nearly half a million patients, despite existing research into the disease's causes.
Dutch Parliament Fails to Secure Funding for Long COVID Treatment Research
A Dutch parliamentary amendment seeking €21 million for long COVID treatment research is likely to fail, delaying widespread treatment for nearly half a million patients, despite existing research into the disease's causes.
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40% Bias Score
Poliovirus Detected in German Wastewater: Low Domestic Risk, Global Concerns Remain
German wastewater samples revealed poliovirus, likely originating from oral polio vaccines used elsewhere; the risk to the German population is minimal due to high vaccination rates, but the discovery highlights ongoing global eradication challenges.
Poliovirus Detected in German Wastewater: Low Domestic Risk, Global Concerns Remain
German wastewater samples revealed poliovirus, likely originating from oral polio vaccines used elsewhere; the risk to the German population is minimal due to high vaccination rates, but the discovery highlights ongoing global eradication challenges.
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36% Bias Score
Misleading Low-Carb Alcohol Marketing Targets Young Australians
A George Institute study found young Australians are three times more likely to view low-carb or low-sugar alcoholic drinks as healthy due to misleading marketing, highlighting a need for stricter regulations on alcohol labeling and marketing practices, especially concerning sugar content.
Misleading Low-Carb Alcohol Marketing Targets Young Australians
A George Institute study found young Australians are three times more likely to view low-carb or low-sugar alcoholic drinks as healthy due to misleading marketing, highlighting a need for stricter regulations on alcohol labeling and marketing practices, especially concerning sugar content.
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52% Bias Score
Genetic Link Found Between Menstrual Pain and Depression
A study of nearly 600,000 individuals found a genetic link between menstrual pain and depression, with those suffering from depression 51% more prone to menstrual pain, and those with insomnia 3 times more likely.
Genetic Link Found Between Menstrual Pain and Depression
A study of nearly 600,000 individuals found a genetic link between menstrual pain and depression, with those suffering from depression 51% more prone to menstrual pain, and those with insomnia 3 times more likely.
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44% Bias Score
Oura Ring Improves Symptom Radar Accuracy and Expands Access
Oura Ring's upgraded Symptom Radar feature, available to all Gen3 and Gen4 users starting December 9th, 2024, uses a new algorithm and data collected since 2020 to improve accuracy in identifying respiratory symptoms such as colds, flu, and Covid-19, with results shown in a history graph within the ...
Oura Ring Improves Symptom Radar Accuracy and Expands Access
Oura Ring's upgraded Symptom Radar feature, available to all Gen3 and Gen4 users starting December 9th, 2024, uses a new algorithm and data collected since 2020 to improve accuracy in identifying respiratory symptoms such as colds, flu, and Covid-19, with results shown in a history graph within the ...
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32% Bias Score
FDA Recalls Multivitamin for Undeclared Drugs, Posing Health Risks
Armonia Natural Store LLC's OneMultivitaminic GAF-Plus Advance multivitamin has been recalled from 12 states due to undeclared dexamethasone, acetaminophen, and aspartame, posing serious health risks, particularly for those with PKU; 64 bottles are affected.
FDA Recalls Multivitamin for Undeclared Drugs, Posing Health Risks
Armonia Natural Store LLC's OneMultivitaminic GAF-Plus Advance multivitamin has been recalled from 12 states due to undeclared dexamethasone, acetaminophen, and aspartame, posing serious health risks, particularly for those with PKU; 64 bottles are affected.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament to Reject €21 Million for Long-COVID Research
The Dutch parliament is set to reject a €21 million amendment for long-COVID research, potentially delaying effective symptom management for almost half a million patients, as the government prioritizes existing research results.
Dutch Parliament to Reject €21 Million for Long-COVID Research
The Dutch parliament is set to reject a €21 million amendment for long-COVID research, potentially delaying effective symptom management for almost half a million patients, as the government prioritizes existing research results.
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48% Bias Score
Delayed Diagnosis Leads to Death of Schoolgirl After Scooter Accident in Tyumen Oblast
A schoolgirl died in August 2022 after suffering a head injury in a scooter accident in Golymshmanovo, Tyumen Oblast; a delayed diagnosis due to the failure of doctors to perform a CT scan at the initial hospital is considered the cause of death, leading to criminal charges against two doctors.
Delayed Diagnosis Leads to Death of Schoolgirl After Scooter Accident in Tyumen Oblast
A schoolgirl died in August 2022 after suffering a head injury in a scooter accident in Golymshmanovo, Tyumen Oblast; a delayed diagnosis due to the failure of doctors to perform a CT scan at the initial hospital is considered the cause of death, leading to criminal charges against two doctors.
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48% Bias Score
Dark Chocolate May Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 21%, Study Suggests
A new study of over 111,000 participants found that eating at least five 1-ounce servings of dark chocolate per week was associated with a 21% lower risk of type 2 diabetes, while milk chocolate consumption showed no such benefit and was linked to weight gain; however, further research is needed to ...
Dark Chocolate May Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 21%, Study Suggests
A new study of over 111,000 participants found that eating at least five 1-ounce servings of dark chocolate per week was associated with a 21% lower risk of type 2 diabetes, while milk chocolate consumption showed no such benefit and was linked to weight gain; however, further research is needed to ...
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's "Newborn Babies Gang" Case: Court Extends Detentions, Chamber Demands Systemic Reform
A Turkish court extended the detention of 22 suspects and ordered the arrest of 7 more in the "Newborn Babies Gang" case, prompting the Istanbul Medical Chamber to criticize the government's healthcare privatization policies and demand systemic reforms.
Turkey's "Newborn Babies Gang" Case: Court Extends Detentions, Chamber Demands Systemic Reform
A Turkish court extended the detention of 22 suspects and ordered the arrest of 7 more in the "Newborn Babies Gang" case, prompting the Istanbul Medical Chamber to criticize the government's healthcare privatization policies and demand systemic reforms.
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44% Bias Score
Dark Chocolate Consumption Linked to Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
A new study published in the BMJ shows that eating at least 28 grams of dark chocolate five times per week is associated with a 21% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes in a study of over 190,000 participants, though further research is needed.
Dark Chocolate Consumption Linked to Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
A new study published in the BMJ shows that eating at least 28 grams of dark chocolate five times per week is associated with a 21% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes in a study of over 190,000 participants, though further research is needed.
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28% Bias Score
Parma Hospital Launches Music Therapy Program for Cancer Patients
The Orchestra Dedicata, an ensemble of professional musicians, will perform eight concerts for cancer patients at Parma's Maggiore Hospital from November to June, providing therapeutic music in oncology, radiotherapy, and day hospital wards, thanks to support from donors including GAR srl and collab...
Parma Hospital Launches Music Therapy Program for Cancer Patients
The Orchestra Dedicata, an ensemble of professional musicians, will perform eight concerts for cancer patients at Parma's Maggiore Hospital from November to June, providing therapeutic music in oncology, radiotherapy, and day hospital wards, thanks to support from donors including GAR srl and collab...
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24% Bias Score