Apple Accessory Contains Cancer-Linked Chemical: BPA in Belkin Charger Sparks Health Concerns
Apple's Belkin BoostCharge Pro wireless charger contains BPA, a chemical linked to birth defects and cancer, prompting concerns among consumers due to skin absorption potential and differing US-EU regulations.
Apple Accessory Contains Cancer-Linked Chemical: BPA in Belkin Charger Sparks Health Concerns
Apple's Belkin BoostCharge Pro wireless charger contains BPA, a chemical linked to birth defects and cancer, prompting concerns among consumers due to skin absorption potential and differing US-EU regulations.
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56% Bias Score
Rise in European HIV Diagnoses in 2023
A new report reveals a 2.4% increase in new HIV diagnoses across 47 European countries in 2023, reaching 113,000 cases, despite a global decline; increased testing is cited as a contributing factor, yet around 30% of those with HIV remain undiagnosed.
Rise in European HIV Diagnoses in 2023
A new report reveals a 2.4% increase in new HIV diagnoses across 47 European countries in 2023, reaching 113,000 cases, despite a global decline; increased testing is cited as a contributing factor, yet around 30% of those with HIV remain undiagnosed.
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20% Bias Score
Nigeria Launches Workshop to Improve Disease Outbreak Communication
A six-day workshop, funded by Canada and held in Lagos from November 25-30, aims to improve Nigeria's risk communication strategies for disease outbreaks by training stakeholders from six states (Edo, Kano, Yobe, Lagos, Abia, and FCT) to better manage infodemics and engage communities.
Nigeria Launches Workshop to Improve Disease Outbreak Communication
A six-day workshop, funded by Canada and held in Lagos from November 25-30, aims to improve Nigeria's risk communication strategies for disease outbreaks by training stakeholders from six states (Edo, Kano, Yobe, Lagos, Abia, and FCT) to better manage infodemics and engage communities.
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12% Bias Score
Massachusetts Considers Statewide Tobacco Sales Ban
Massachusetts lawmakers are proposing a bill to phase out all tobacco sales, starting by banning sales to individuals born after a certain date; this follows similar bans in several towns and aims to create a tobacco-free generation, although it faces potential legal and economic challenges.
Massachusetts Considers Statewide Tobacco Sales Ban
Massachusetts lawmakers are proposing a bill to phase out all tobacco sales, starting by banning sales to individuals born after a certain date; this follows similar bans in several towns and aims to create a tobacco-free generation, although it faces potential legal and economic challenges.
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36% Bias Score
EU Parliament Debates Outdoor Smoking Ban, Resolution Fails
The European Parliament debated a resolution to restrict outdoor smoking, aiming for a smoke-free generation by 2040, but the resolution failed due to disagreements and the EU's limited authority to enforce smoking bans.
EU Parliament Debates Outdoor Smoking Ban, Resolution Fails
The European Parliament debated a resolution to restrict outdoor smoking, aiming for a smoke-free generation by 2040, but the resolution failed due to disagreements and the EU's limited authority to enforce smoking bans.
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52% Bias Score
Mattarella Advocates for Expanded Access to Palliative Care in Italy
President Mattarella met with palliative care representatives, discussing the need to expand access to palliative care, particularly for children, while highlighting successes and challenges in implementing the 2010 Law 38.
Mattarella Advocates for Expanded Access to Palliative Care in Italy
President Mattarella met with palliative care representatives, discussing the need to expand access to palliative care, particularly for children, while highlighting successes and challenges in implementing the 2010 Law 38.
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16% Bias Score
Excessive Meat Consumption in US Thanksgiving Meals Fuels Climate Crisis
Americans' traditional Thanksgiving meals, particularly meat-heavy dishes, contribute significantly to climate change due to excessive meat consumption exceeding recommended guidelines; reducing meat intake, improving plant-based alternatives, and social campaigns are potential solutions.
Excessive Meat Consumption in US Thanksgiving Meals Fuels Climate Crisis
Americans' traditional Thanksgiving meals, particularly meat-heavy dishes, contribute significantly to climate change due to excessive meat consumption exceeding recommended guidelines; reducing meat intake, improving plant-based alternatives, and social campaigns are potential solutions.
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48% Bias Score
Voluntary Assisted Dying in NSW: First Report Shows 398 Deaths
Annie Werner, 46, died peacefully at home in NSW, Australia on August 25th using voluntary assisted dying after a terminal breast cancer diagnosis; in the first seven months of the program, 1141 people applied, and 398 died after being deemed eligible.
Voluntary Assisted Dying in NSW: First Report Shows 398 Deaths
Annie Werner, 46, died peacefully at home in NSW, Australia on August 25th using voluntary assisted dying after a terminal breast cancer diagnosis; in the first seven months of the program, 1141 people applied, and 398 died after being deemed eligible.
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48% Bias Score
Successful Aortic Aneurysm Treatment at Frankfurt University Hospital
A patient at Frankfurt University Hospital successfully received a custom-made stent to treat an aortic aneurysm; this minimally invasive procedure carries a low complication rate and offers a high chance of preventing a life-threatening rupture.
Successful Aortic Aneurysm Treatment at Frankfurt University Hospital
A patient at Frankfurt University Hospital successfully received a custom-made stent to treat an aortic aneurysm; this minimally invasive procedure carries a low complication rate and offers a high chance of preventing a life-threatening rupture.
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32% Bias Score
UK Parliament Legalizes Assisted Suicide Under Strict Conditions
The UK House of Commons voted to legalize assisted suicide in England and Wales under strict conditions, including terminal illness, mental competency, two medical evaluations, court approval, and a two-week reflection period.
UK Parliament Legalizes Assisted Suicide Under Strict Conditions
The UK House of Commons voted to legalize assisted suicide in England and Wales under strict conditions, including terminal illness, mental competency, two medical evaluations, court approval, and a two-week reflection period.
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44% Bias Score
EU Parliament Rejects Proposed EU-Wide Smoking Ban
The European Parliament rejected an EU Commission proposal for a comprehensive smoking ban in public spaces across the EU, leaving the decision to individual member states while the EU aims for a "smoke-free generation" by 2040.
EU Parliament Rejects Proposed EU-Wide Smoking Ban
The European Parliament rejected an EU Commission proposal for a comprehensive smoking ban in public spaces across the EU, leaving the decision to individual member states while the EU aims for a "smoke-free generation" by 2040.
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44% Bias Score
EU Parliament Rejects Non-Binding Resolution to Restrict Outdoor Smoking
The European Parliament debated a non-binding resolution to restrict outdoor smoking in line with the EU's "smoke-free generation" goal by 2040, aiming to reduce smoking rates from 25% to 5%, but the resolution was rejected due to lack of EU authority to enforce such bans.
EU Parliament Rejects Non-Binding Resolution to Restrict Outdoor Smoking
The European Parliament debated a non-binding resolution to restrict outdoor smoking in line with the EU's "smoke-free generation" goal by 2040, aiming to reduce smoking rates from 25% to 5%, but the resolution was rejected due to lack of EU authority to enforce such bans.
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56% Bias Score