UK Junk Food Ad Ban: Minimal Impact Projected
The UK government banned junk food advertising online and before 9pm on TV starting October 2024 to combat childhood obesity; however, the projected impact is minimal, reducing children's daily calorie intake by only 2.1 calories.
UK Junk Food Ad Ban: Minimal Impact Projected
The UK government banned junk food advertising online and before 9pm on TV starting October 2024 to combat childhood obesity; however, the projected impact is minimal, reducing children's daily calorie intake by only 2.1 calories.
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68% Bias Score
Mexican Congress Approves Vape Ban, Budget, and Other Constitutional Reforms
The Mexican Congress swiftly approved constitutional amendments banning vapes, fentanyl, and other substances, expanding offenses with mandatory preventive detention, eliminating seven autonomous bodies, and preparing for the 2025 budget's discussion, totaling 9.3 billion pesos.
Mexican Congress Approves Vape Ban, Budget, and Other Constitutional Reforms
The Mexican Congress swiftly approved constitutional amendments banning vapes, fentanyl, and other substances, expanding offenses with mandatory preventive detention, eliminating seven autonomous bodies, and preparing for the 2025 budget's discussion, totaling 9.3 billion pesos.
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48% Bias Score
Astellas to Launch Innovative Cancer Treatments in China Amidst Growing Market
Astellas, a multinational pharmaceutical company, is bringing two innovative cancer treatments to China, capitalizing on the country's massive consumer base, strengthened IP protection, and improved innovation climate; China's elderly population exceeded 20% in 2022.
Astellas to Launch Innovative Cancer Treatments in China Amidst Growing Market
Astellas, a multinational pharmaceutical company, is bringing two innovative cancer treatments to China, capitalizing on the country's massive consumer base, strengthened IP protection, and improved innovation climate; China's elderly population exceeded 20% in 2022.
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36% Bias Score
Disagreement Among Aging Researchers Hinders Anti-Aging Therapy Development
A survey of 100 aging researchers reveals significant disagreements on the definition, onset, and nature of aging, hindering the development of effective anti-aging therapies.
Disagreement Among Aging Researchers Hinders Anti-Aging Therapy Development
A survey of 100 aging researchers reveals significant disagreements on the definition, onset, and nature of aging, hindering the development of effective anti-aging therapies.
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32% Bias Score
Madrid Healthcare System Hit by Major IT Failure
A major IT failure in Madrid's healthcare system is causing widespread disruption to appointments, sick leave processing, and prescriptions, impacting primary care and pharmacies; the regional government claims stabilization, but unions raise patient safety concerns.
Madrid Healthcare System Hit by Major IT Failure
A major IT failure in Madrid's healthcare system is causing widespread disruption to appointments, sick leave processing, and prescriptions, impacting primary care and pharmacies; the regional government claims stabilization, but unions raise patient safety concerns.
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32% Bias Score
Blackpool Overtakes Glasgow for Lowest Male Life Expectancy
Blackpool has replaced Glasgow as the area with the lowest male life expectancy in Britain (73.1 years vs 73.6 years), while Glasgow retains the lowest female life expectancy (78.3 years), based on 2021-2023 birth data from the ONS; six of the ten lowest areas for men are still in Scotland.
Blackpool Overtakes Glasgow for Lowest Male Life Expectancy
Blackpool has replaced Glasgow as the area with the lowest male life expectancy in Britain (73.1 years vs 73.6 years), while Glasgow retains the lowest female life expectancy (78.3 years), based on 2021-2023 birth data from the ONS; six of the ten lowest areas for men are still in Scotland.
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32% Bias Score
Mistaking Covid for a cold puts vulnerable people at risk
In the week ending November 15th, 122 Covid-related deaths occurred in England and Wales, while a lack of testing due to people mistaking Covid for a cold is putting vulnerable people at risk, especially those unaware of antiviral treatments.
Mistaking Covid for a cold puts vulnerable people at risk
In the week ending November 15th, 122 Covid-related deaths occurred in England and Wales, while a lack of testing due to people mistaking Covid for a cold is putting vulnerable people at risk, especially those unaware of antiviral treatments.
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32% Bias Score
Short Bursts of Intense Daily Activity Reduce Cardiovascular Risks in Middle-Aged Women
A University of Sydney study found that middle-aged women averaging 3.4 minutes of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) daily had a 45% lower risk of major cardiovascular events, including a 51% lower heart attack risk and 67% lower heart failure risk compared to inactive women;...
Short Bursts of Intense Daily Activity Reduce Cardiovascular Risks in Middle-Aged Women
A University of Sydney study found that middle-aged women averaging 3.4 minutes of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) daily had a 45% lower risk of major cardiovascular events, including a 51% lower heart attack risk and 67% lower heart failure risk compared to inactive women;...
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56% Bias Score
EU Pushes for Stricter Outdoor Smoking Ban; Germany Abstains
A majority of EU health ministers endorsed a stricter outdoor smoking ban covering playgrounds, restaurants, and other public spaces; however, Germany abstained from the vote, maintaining its own health policy jurisdiction while ranking among the least effective against tobacco use.
EU Pushes for Stricter Outdoor Smoking Ban; Germany Abstains
A majority of EU health ministers endorsed a stricter outdoor smoking ban covering playgrounds, restaurants, and other public spaces; however, Germany abstained from the vote, maintaining its own health policy jurisdiction while ranking among the least effective against tobacco use.
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56% Bias Score
UK Junk Food Ad Ban: McDonald's Fries Deemed Healthier Than Yogurt
The UK government will restrict junk food advertising using a formula classifying McDonald's fries as healthy but some yogurts and porridge as unhealthy, sparking criticism from experts who warn of consumer confusion.
UK Junk Food Ad Ban: McDonald's Fries Deemed Healthier Than Yogurt
The UK government will restrict junk food advertising using a formula classifying McDonald's fries as healthy but some yogurts and porridge as unhealthy, sparking criticism from experts who warn of consumer confusion.
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52% Bias Score
Egypt Partially Pays $120M in Pharmaceutical Arrears, Addressing Drug Shortages
The Egyptian government disbursed 4 billion Egyptian pounds ($80.2 million) to pharmaceutical companies, addressing 6 billion pounds ($120.5 million) in arrears, alleviating drug shortages caused by currency devaluation and import cost increases; additional payments totaling 6 billion pounds ($120.3...
Egypt Partially Pays $120M in Pharmaceutical Arrears, Addressing Drug Shortages
The Egyptian government disbursed 4 billion Egyptian pounds ($80.2 million) to pharmaceutical companies, addressing 6 billion pounds ($120.5 million) in arrears, alleviating drug shortages caused by currency devaluation and import cost increases; additional payments totaling 6 billion pounds ($120.3...
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32% Bias Score
Greek Volunteer Doctors Bridge Healthcare Gaps on Remote Islands
The volunteer medical group "Digenis Akritas" has been providing crucial healthcare services to underserved island populations in Greece for 12 years, addressing healthcare disparities and improving access to specialists in remote areas.
Greek Volunteer Doctors Bridge Healthcare Gaps on Remote Islands
The volunteer medical group "Digenis Akritas" has been providing crucial healthcare services to underserved island populations in Greece for 12 years, addressing healthcare disparities and improving access to specialists in remote areas.
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48% Bias Score