UK Parliament Votes on Assisted Dying Bill
The UK Parliament will vote on a bill allowing assisted dying for terminally ill adults with less than six months to live, subject to strict medical and judicial oversight, sparking debate about individual autonomy, patient vulnerability, and potential future implications.
UK Parliament Votes on Assisted Dying Bill
The UK Parliament will vote on a bill allowing assisted dying for terminally ill adults with less than six months to live, subject to strict medical and judicial oversight, sparking debate about individual autonomy, patient vulnerability, and potential future implications.
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40% Bias Score
Six Tourists Die in Laos from Suspected Methanol Poisoning
Six tourists died in Vang Vieng, Laos, on November 13th from suspected methanol poisoning; the Nana hostel owner and seven employees were arrested.
Six Tourists Die in Laos from Suspected Methanol Poisoning
Six tourists died in Vang Vieng, Laos, on November 13th from suspected methanol poisoning; the Nana hostel owner and seven employees were arrested.
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40% Bias Score
1.53 Million Annual Deaths Linked to Landscape Fire Air Pollution
A new study links 1.53 million annual deaths to air pollution from landscape fires, with the majority occurring in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting climate injustice and demanding urgent action.
1.53 Million Annual Deaths Linked to Landscape Fire Air Pollution
A new study links 1.53 million annual deaths to air pollution from landscape fires, with the majority occurring in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting climate injustice and demanding urgent action.
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24% Bias Score
Methanol Poisoning Deaths in Laos Prompt Travel Warning
Six foreign tourists died in Vang Vieng, Laos, from suspected methanol poisoning after consuming locally produced Tiger-brand vodka and whisky, prompting an Australian travel warning and a Lao ban on the spirits, while details remain scarce due to the Lao government's lack of transparency.
Methanol Poisoning Deaths in Laos Prompt Travel Warning
Six foreign tourists died in Vang Vieng, Laos, from suspected methanol poisoning after consuming locally produced Tiger-brand vodka and whisky, prompting an Australian travel warning and a Lao ban on the spirits, while details remain scarce due to the Lao government's lack of transparency.
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32% Bias Score
US Net-Zero Policies Could Yield \$128 Billion in Health Benefits by 2035
A new study reveals that the US could see \$65 billion to \$128 billion in health benefits by 2035 from reduced air pollution resulting from net-zero policies, preventing 4,000–15,000 early deaths annually.
US Net-Zero Policies Could Yield \$128 Billion in Health Benefits by 2035
A new study reveals that the US could see \$65 billion to \$128 billion in health benefits by 2035 from reduced air pollution resulting from net-zero policies, preventing 4,000–15,000 early deaths annually.
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24% Bias Score
Colombia Healthcare System Faces 14 Trillion Peso Deficit
Colombia's healthcare system is experiencing a severe financial crisis, with EPS entities spending 109 pesos for every 100 received in 2024, leading to a 5.9-14 trillion peso deficit, impacting patient care and causing increased debt to healthcare providers and legal actions.
Colombia Healthcare System Faces 14 Trillion Peso Deficit
Colombia's healthcare system is experiencing a severe financial crisis, with EPS entities spending 109 pesos for every 100 received in 2024, leading to a 5.9-14 trillion peso deficit, impacting patient care and causing increased debt to healthcare providers and legal actions.
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44% Bias Score
French Guiana's HIV Crisis: A Culture of Silence and Geographical Barriers
French Guiana has seven times the national average of HIV infections, mainly affecting heterosexuals and linked to poverty, limited healthcare access, and common multiple sexual partners; a local NGO, Aides, combats this through awareness campaigns and support.
French Guiana's HIV Crisis: A Culture of Silence and Geographical Barriers
French Guiana has seven times the national average of HIV infections, mainly affecting heterosexuals and linked to poverty, limited healthcare access, and common multiple sexual partners; a local NGO, Aides, combats this through awareness campaigns and support.
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16% Bias Score
Diagnóstico genético identifica el origen de enfermedades neuromusculares en niños
Una nueva plataforma de diagnóstico genético ha identificado la causa de enfermedades neuromusculares en 23 niños, utilizando secuenciación del genoma en trío y del transcriptoma, logrando una tasa de éxito del 40% en un estudio de 58 pacientes pediátricos.
Diagnóstico genético identifica el origen de enfermedades neuromusculares en niños
Una nueva plataforma de diagnóstico genético ha identificado la causa de enfermedades neuromusculares en 23 niños, utilizando secuenciación del genoma en trío y del transcriptoma, logrando una tasa de éxito del 40% en un estudio de 58 pacientes pediátricos.
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32% Bias Score
UK Parliament to Vote on Assisted Dying Bill
The British Parliament will vote Friday on a bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill patients with less than six months to live, requiring approval from two doctors and a High Court judge, making the UK one of a few countries to allow it.
UK Parliament to Vote on Assisted Dying Bill
The British Parliament will vote Friday on a bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill patients with less than six months to live, requiring approval from two doctors and a High Court judge, making the UK one of a few countries to allow it.
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48% Bias Score
Mpox Outbreak in Africa Exposes Healthcare System Weaknesses
The Mpox outbreak in Africa has resulted in over 60,000 cases and 1,164 deaths this year, highlighting the continent's weak healthcare infrastructure, limited testing capacity, and insufficient vaccine production, particularly impacting children.
Mpox Outbreak in Africa Exposes Healthcare System Weaknesses
The Mpox outbreak in Africa has resulted in over 60,000 cases and 1,164 deaths this year, highlighting the continent's weak healthcare infrastructure, limited testing capacity, and insufficient vaccine production, particularly impacting children.
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36% Bias Score
Methanol Poisoning Kills Six Tourists in Laos, Prompts Alcohol Ban
Six tourists died in Vang Vieng, Laos, this month from suspected methanol poisoning after consuming Tiger brand vodka and whisky, prompting a government ban on the products and the detention of a hostel manager and seven staff.
Methanol Poisoning Kills Six Tourists in Laos, Prompts Alcohol Ban
Six tourists died in Vang Vieng, Laos, this month from suspected methanol poisoning after consuming Tiger brand vodka and whisky, prompting a government ban on the products and the detention of a hostel manager and seven staff.
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36% Bias Score
High PFOA Levels Found in Brisbane Drinking Water
Elevated PFOA levels, up to seven times the US safety standard, were found in Brisbane drinking water treatment plants, prompting calls for accountability from Queensland Premier David Crisafulli despite compliance with national guidelines. Seqwater withheld test results from the public.
High PFOA Levels Found in Brisbane Drinking Water
Elevated PFOA levels, up to seven times the US safety standard, were found in Brisbane drinking water treatment plants, prompting calls for accountability from Queensland Premier David Crisafulli despite compliance with national guidelines. Seqwater withheld test results from the public.
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48% Bias Score