Dutch Blood Bank Lifts Ban on Recipients Donating Blood
Renate, a woman who received a life-saving blood transfusion after a severe scooter accident seven years ago, is now eligible to donate blood herself, thanks to a new policy change by Sanquin that lifts the ban on blood recipients becoming donors.
Dutch Blood Bank Lifts Ban on Recipients Donating Blood
Renate, a woman who received a life-saving blood transfusion after a severe scooter accident seven years ago, is now eligible to donate blood herself, thanks to a new policy change by Sanquin that lifts the ban on blood recipients becoming donors.
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32% Bias Score
Concerns Raised About "Highly Sensitive Person" Diagnosis in Children
An opinion piece argues against the diagnosis of "Highly Sensitive Person" (HSP) in children, citing the lack of DSM-5 recognition and potential for misdiagnosis, suggesting individualized assessment as an alternative.
Concerns Raised About "Highly Sensitive Person" Diagnosis in Children
An opinion piece argues against the diagnosis of "Highly Sensitive Person" (HSP) in children, citing the lack of DSM-5 recognition and potential for misdiagnosis, suggesting individualized assessment as an alternative.
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56% Bias Score
Measles Resurgence in Germany: 614 Cases in 2024
Germany is experiencing a significant measles outbreak in 2024 with 614 cases, a sharp rise from 8 in 2021, despite a 2019 law mandating vaccination; factors include the COVID-19 pandemic, immigration, and growing vaccine skepticism.
Measles Resurgence in Germany: 614 Cases in 2024
Germany is experiencing a significant measles outbreak in 2024 with 614 cases, a sharp rise from 8 in 2021, despite a 2019 law mandating vaccination; factors include the COVID-19 pandemic, immigration, and growing vaccine skepticism.
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40% Bias Score
Human Rights Violations Impede Progress in Ending AIDS Pandemic
On World AIDS Day 2023, sixteen celebrities supported UNAIDS' call for world leaders to prioritize human rights to end AIDS, highlighting that 1.3 million people were newly infected with HIV in 2023—three times higher than the global target—due to widespread human rights violations, especially again...
Human Rights Violations Impede Progress in Ending AIDS Pandemic
On World AIDS Day 2023, sixteen celebrities supported UNAIDS' call for world leaders to prioritize human rights to end AIDS, highlighting that 1.3 million people were newly infected with HIV in 2023—three times higher than the global target—due to widespread human rights violations, especially again...
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44% Bias Score
Turkey Trial: 47 Medical Professionals Accused in Newborn Deaths
Forty-seven medical professionals in Turkey stand trial for a scheme that allegedly led to the deaths of at least 10 newborns since January 2023, raising concerns about the country's healthcare system.
Turkey Trial: 47 Medical Professionals Accused in Newborn Deaths
Forty-seven medical professionals in Turkey stand trial for a scheme that allegedly led to the deaths of at least 10 newborns since January 2023, raising concerns about the country's healthcare system.
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60% Bias Score
Cognitive Decline and Retirement Savings: A Study Reveals Significant Financial Losses
A study of over 16,000 Americans aged 50-80 found that those unaware of their cognitive decline experienced an average 8.2% decrease in total wealth over two years, with the wealthiest quartile losing $92,983 on average; the study highlights the importance of preventative measures such as designatin...
Cognitive Decline and Retirement Savings: A Study Reveals Significant Financial Losses
A study of over 16,000 Americans aged 50-80 found that those unaware of their cognitive decline experienced an average 8.2% decrease in total wealth over two years, with the wealthiest quartile losing $92,983 on average; the study highlights the importance of preventative measures such as designatin...
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44% Bias Score
Israel Sees 11% Drop in New HIV/AIDS Cases in 2023
Israel recorded 407 new HIV/AIDS cases in 2023, an 11% decrease from 2022, with a rate of 4.1 per 100,000, lower than Western averages; this may be linked to decreased immigration; updated Health Ministry procedures led to only two perinatal transmissions.
Israel Sees 11% Drop in New HIV/AIDS Cases in 2023
Israel recorded 407 new HIV/AIDS cases in 2023, an 11% decrease from 2022, with a rate of 4.1 per 100,000, lower than Western averages; this may be linked to decreased immigration; updated Health Ministry procedures led to only two perinatal transmissions.
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24% Bias Score
AIDS Memorial Quilt Displayed at White House for World AIDS Day
President Biden displayed the AIDS Memorial Quilt on the White House lawn for World AIDS Day, honoring the 1.2 million Americans with HIV and the 40 million worldwide; the event highlighted government support for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
AIDS Memorial Quilt Displayed at White House for World AIDS Day
President Biden displayed the AIDS Memorial Quilt on the White House lawn for World AIDS Day, honoring the 1.2 million Americans with HIV and the 40 million worldwide; the event highlighted government support for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
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36% Bias Score
El auge de fármacos contra la obesidad reduce las cirugías bariátricas en Estados Unidos
El uso de agonistas del receptor GLP-1 para tratar la obesidad aumentó un 123% en Estados Unidos entre 2022 y 2023, mientras que las cirugías bariátricas disminuyeron un 25%, planteando un cambio en las estrategias terapéuticas y la necesidad de evaluar la combinación de ambos tratamientos.
El auge de fármacos contra la obesidad reduce las cirugías bariátricas en Estados Unidos
El uso de agonistas del receptor GLP-1 para tratar la obesidad aumentó un 123% en Estados Unidos entre 2022 y 2023, mientras que las cirugías bariátricas disminuyeron un 25%, planteando un cambio en las estrategias terapéuticas y la necesidad de evaluar la combinación de ambos tratamientos.
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40% Bias Score
Funding Shortfall Threatens Progress Against HIV/AIDS in Africa
Despite remarkable progress in reducing HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa (59% reduction in eastern and southern Africa, 46% in west and central Africa since 2001), a funding shortfall of US$8.5 billion (2022) threatens sustainability, as 9.2 million lack treatment and 630,000 died in 2023.
Funding Shortfall Threatens Progress Against HIV/AIDS in Africa
Despite remarkable progress in reducing HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa (59% reduction in eastern and southern Africa, 46% in west and central Africa since 2001), a funding shortfall of US$8.5 billion (2022) threatens sustainability, as 9.2 million lack treatment and 630,000 died in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Royaume-Uni : Nouvelle loi sur l'aide à mourir adoptée
Le Parlement britannique a approuvé une nouvelle loi encadrant l'aide à mourir pour les adultes en phase terminale en Angleterre et au Pays de Galles, soumise à de strictes conditions médicales et judiciaires, suscitant un débat national et européen sur la fin de vie.
Royaume-Uni : Nouvelle loi sur l'aide à mourir adoptée
Le Parlement britannique a approuvé une nouvelle loi encadrant l'aide à mourir pour les adultes en phase terminale en Angleterre et au Pays de Galles, soumise à de strictes conditions médicales et judiciaires, suscitant un débat national et européen sur la fin de vie.
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36% Bias Score
Fifth UK Mpox Clade 1b Case Raises Concerns
A fifth case of the deadly mpox clade 1b strain has been identified in Leeds, UK, raising concerns about its spread; this strain, prevalent in central Africa, has a 10% mortality rate and is linked to miscarriages, with initial symptoms including swollen glands often mistaken for common illnesses.
Fifth UK Mpox Clade 1b Case Raises Concerns
A fifth case of the deadly mpox clade 1b strain has been identified in Leeds, UK, raising concerns about its spread; this strain, prevalent in central Africa, has a 10% mortality rate and is linked to miscarriages, with initial symptoms including swollen glands often mistaken for common illnesses.
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64% Bias Score