Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Cases Globally
A study in Nature Medicine links sugary drinks to 2.2 million new diabetes cases and 1.2 million cardiovascular events in 2020, with the highest impact in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, due to shifts in diet and aggressive industry marketing.
Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Cases Globally
A study in Nature Medicine links sugary drinks to 2.2 million new diabetes cases and 1.2 million cardiovascular events in 2020, with the highest impact in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, due to shifts in diet and aggressive industry marketing.
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48% Bias Score
German Study: Lasting Negative Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children's Health
A German study reveals lasting negative impacts of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on children's mental and physical health, showing increased anxiety, depression, and reduced physical activity, with significant consequences for specific age groups and a need for systemic changes to address these iss...
German Study: Lasting Negative Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children's Health
A German study reveals lasting negative impacts of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on children's mental and physical health, showing increased anxiety, depression, and reduced physical activity, with significant consequences for specific age groups and a need for systemic changes to address these iss...
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44% Bias Score
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Six Dead, Hundreds Injured, Extensive Victim Support Underway
A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20th, killing six and injuring nearly 300; the incident has triggered a large-scale victim support operation, addressing both immediate needs and long-term psychological trauma.
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Six Dead, Hundreds Injured, Extensive Victim Support Underway
A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20th, killing six and injuring nearly 300; the incident has triggered a large-scale victim support operation, addressing both immediate needs and long-term psychological trauma.
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16% Bias Score
Hims & Hers Donates \$1 Million to Trump Inauguration Fund
Hims & Hers Health donated \$1 million to President-elect Trump's inauguration fund, following similar donations from other tech companies; the company's interest likely stems from the potential impact of future healthcare policies on their business, especially regarding compounded semaglutide.
Hims & Hers Donates \$1 Million to Trump Inauguration Fund
Hims & Hers Health donated \$1 million to President-elect Trump's inauguration fund, following similar donations from other tech companies; the company's interest likely stems from the potential impact of future healthcare policies on their business, especially regarding compounded semaglutide.
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36% Bias Score
First US Bird Flu Death Raises Pandemic Concerns
A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has claimed its first human life in the US, a Louisiana patient who contracted the virus from backyard chickens; while the overall risk of human-to-human spread remains low, mutations detected in the virus raise concerns.
First US Bird Flu Death Raises Pandemic Concerns
A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has claimed its first human life in the US, a Louisiana patient who contracted the virus from backyard chickens; while the overall risk of human-to-human spread remains low, mutations detected in the virus raise concerns.
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52% Bias Score
Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Globally
A study analyzed data from 184 countries (1990-2020) linking 2.2 million new Type 2 diabetes cases and 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases to sugary drinks in 2020; the highest impact was seen in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Colombia, Mexico, and South Africa; researche...
Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Globally
A study analyzed data from 184 countries (1990-2020) linking 2.2 million new Type 2 diabetes cases and 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases to sugary drinks in 2020; the highest impact was seen in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Colombia, Mexico, and South Africa; researche...
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44% Bias Score
Gen Z Workforce: Mental and Financial Health Crisis
Gen Z, comprising nearly 30% of the projected 2025 workforce, faces significant mental and financial health challenges stemming from economic instability, the pandemic's impact, and high student loan debt, creating a 26% holistic health gap compared to Baby Boomers.
Gen Z Workforce: Mental and Financial Health Crisis
Gen Z, comprising nearly 30% of the projected 2025 workforce, faces significant mental and financial health challenges stemming from economic instability, the pandemic's impact, and high student loan debt, creating a 26% holistic health gap compared to Baby Boomers.
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48% Bias Score
First US Death from H5N1 Avian Influenza Highlights Pandemic Risk"
A person over 65 with pre-existing conditions in Louisiana died from H5N1 avian influenza, marking the first such death in the US; the virus, a specific genotype (D1.1) of clade 2.3.4.4b, was contracted from backyard poultry and wild birds, raising concerns about potential human adaptation and pande...
First US Death from H5N1 Avian Influenza Highlights Pandemic Risk"
A person over 65 with pre-existing conditions in Louisiana died from H5N1 avian influenza, marking the first such death in the US; the virus, a specific genotype (D1.1) of clade 2.3.4.4b, was contracted from backyard poultry and wild birds, raising concerns about potential human adaptation and pande...
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36% Bias Score
First US Death from H5N1 Avian Influenza Highlights Zoonotic Transmission Risk
The first US death from H5N1 avian influenza occurred in a 65-year-old Louisianan who contracted the virus from backyard birds; the virus has spread to over 900 dairy herds across 16 states, prompting a state of emergency in California, and concerning mutations have been detected.
First US Death from H5N1 Avian Influenza Highlights Zoonotic Transmission Risk
The first US death from H5N1 avian influenza occurred in a 65-year-old Louisianan who contracted the virus from backyard birds; the virus has spread to over 900 dairy herds across 16 states, prompting a state of emergency in California, and concerning mutations have been detected.
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52% Bias Score
First US Death from Avian Influenza H5N1 Raises Transmission Concerns
The US reports its first human death from avian influenza H5N1, a patient over 65 with underlying conditions in Louisiana who contracted it from poultry and wild birds; this raises concerns about human-to-human transmission as mutations were detected in the virus sample.
First US Death from Avian Influenza H5N1 Raises Transmission Concerns
The US reports its first human death from avian influenza H5N1, a patient over 65 with underlying conditions in Louisiana who contracted it from poultry and wild birds; this raises concerns about human-to-human transmission as mutations were detected in the virus sample.
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36% Bias Score
J&J's Lung Cancer Drug Extends Life by at Least a Year
Johnson & Johnson announced Tuesday that its two-drug lung cancer regimen, Rybrevant and Lazcluze, extends life expectancy by at least a year compared to AstraZeneca's Tagrisso, based on a pivotal trial, though the regimen has more side effects.
J&J's Lung Cancer Drug Extends Life by at Least a Year
Johnson & Johnson announced Tuesday that its two-drug lung cancer regimen, Rybrevant and Lazcluze, extends life expectancy by at least a year compared to AstraZeneca's Tagrisso, based on a pivotal trial, though the regimen has more side effects.
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60% Bias Score
Light Exercise Yields Significant Cardiovascular Benefits; High-Intensity Training Reshapes the Heart
A recent BBC report reveals that even 1-2 hours of weekly moderate exercise can significantly reduce cardiovascular death risk by up to 20% in sedentary individuals, while high-intensity training can lead to athlete-like heart structure changes.
Light Exercise Yields Significant Cardiovascular Benefits; High-Intensity Training Reshapes the Heart
A recent BBC report reveals that even 1-2 hours of weekly moderate exercise can significantly reduce cardiovascular death risk by up to 20% in sedentary individuals, while high-intensity training can lead to athlete-like heart structure changes.
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24% Bias Score