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French Man Seeks Assisted Dying in Belgium Due to Parkinson's
A 48-year-old French man, Pierre, will travel to Belgium for assisted dying due to incurable Parkinson's disease, highlighting the limitations of French law and sparking debate over end-of-life choices, influenced by religious and political viewpoints.
French Man Seeks Assisted Dying in Belgium Due to Parkinson's
A 48-year-old French man, Pierre, will travel to Belgium for assisted dying due to incurable Parkinson's disease, highlighting the limitations of French law and sparking debate over end-of-life choices, influenced by religious and political viewpoints.
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44% Bias Score
ASA Reprimands Six Cosmetic Firms for Misleading Liquid BBL Ads
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) reprimanded six companies for misleading ads promoting liquid Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs), citing pressure tactics, exploitation of insecurities, and trivialization of significant health risks; hundreds of women have suffered severe infections after und...
ASA Reprimands Six Cosmetic Firms for Misleading Liquid BBL Ads
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) reprimanded six companies for misleading ads promoting liquid Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs), citing pressure tactics, exploitation of insecurities, and trivialization of significant health risks; hundreds of women have suffered severe infections after und...
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60% Bias Score
EU Approves Lecanemab for Early-Stage Alzheimer's; Strict Criteria Apply
The European Commission approved Lecanemab, a new Alzheimer's drug targeting amyloid plaques, for patients with minimal cognitive impairment and low ApoE4 gene copies; it offers a five-month delay in cognitive decline but is restricted due to potential side effects.
EU Approves Lecanemab for Early-Stage Alzheimer's; Strict Criteria Apply
The European Commission approved Lecanemab, a new Alzheimer's drug targeting amyloid plaques, for patients with minimal cognitive impairment and low ApoE4 gene copies; it offers a five-month delay in cognitive decline but is restricted due to potential side effects.
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36% Bias Score
Northern Scotland's High Huntington's Disease Rate Prompts Call for Action
A new study shows Northern Scotland has a Huntington's disease rate of 14.5 per 100,000 people—over five times the global average—with over 160 adults in the region genetically predisposed but untested, prompting calls for improved care planning.
Northern Scotland's High Huntington's Disease Rate Prompts Call for Action
A new study shows Northern Scotland has a Huntington's disease rate of 14.5 per 100,000 people—over five times the global average—with over 160 adults in the region genetically predisposed but untested, prompting calls for improved care planning.
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4% Bias Score
WHO Finalizes Historic Pandemic Agreement Emphasizing Global Collaboration and Technology Transfer
WHO member states reached a landmark agreement on Wednesday to bolster global pandemic preparedness, focusing on technology transfer to developing nations, a 'One Health' approach, and a global supply chain while respecting national sovereignty; the agreement will be considered by the World Health A...
WHO Finalizes Historic Pandemic Agreement Emphasizing Global Collaboration and Technology Transfer
WHO member states reached a landmark agreement on Wednesday to bolster global pandemic preparedness, focusing on technology transfer to developing nations, a 'One Health' approach, and a global supply chain while respecting national sovereignty; the agreement will be considered by the World Health A...
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32% Bias Score
Mental Health Trust Failed to Prevent Murder After Repeated Escapes
Joshua Carroll, a patient with schizoaffective disorder at Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust's Park House unit, murdered Barry Thomas after escaping the facility 21 times; his family repeatedly warned the trust, citing security concerns, yet no action was taken.
Mental Health Trust Failed to Prevent Murder After Repeated Escapes
Joshua Carroll, a patient with schizoaffective disorder at Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust's Park House unit, murdered Barry Thomas after escaping the facility 21 times; his family repeatedly warned the trust, citing security concerns, yet no action was taken.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Fertility Clinic Violated Sperm Donation Guidelines, Creating 39 Children from One Donor
Medisch Centrum Kinderwens in Leiderdorp, Netherlands, knowingly violated sperm donation guidelines by using one donor's sperm to create 39 children across 22 families, exceeding the 25-child limit, raising legal and ethical concerns.
Dutch Fertility Clinic Violated Sperm Donation Guidelines, Creating 39 Children from One Donor
Medisch Centrum Kinderwens in Leiderdorp, Netherlands, knowingly violated sperm donation guidelines by using one donor's sperm to create 39 children across 22 families, exceeding the 25-child limit, raising legal and ethical concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Delayed CDC Response Exacerbates U.S. Measles Outbreak
A delayed CDC response to the U.S. measles outbreak, marked by inconsistent messaging on vaccine safety from the Health Secretary and delayed communication to healthcare providers, contributed to over 700 cases and two child deaths in Texas.
Delayed CDC Response Exacerbates U.S. Measles Outbreak
A delayed CDC response to the U.S. measles outbreak, marked by inconsistent messaging on vaccine safety from the Health Secretary and delayed communication to healthcare providers, contributed to over 700 cases and two child deaths in Texas.
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52% Bias Score
Sandwich Generation Crisis: Financial Strain and Elder Care Shortage in America
Middle-aged adults in America, the 'sandwich generation', face immense financial and emotional strain while simultaneously caring for children and aging parents, exacerbated by a looming elder care worker shortage and insufficient retirement planning by their parents.
Sandwich Generation Crisis: Financial Strain and Elder Care Shortage in America
Middle-aged adults in America, the 'sandwich generation', face immense financial and emotional strain while simultaneously caring for children and aging parents, exacerbated by a looming elder care worker shortage and insufficient retirement planning by their parents.
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24% Bias Score
WHO Reaches Landmark Pandemic Response Agreement
WHO member states finalized a landmark pandemic response agreement after three years of negotiations, including commitments to enhance technology and knowledge-sharing, mobilize a global health emergency workforce, and establish a pathogen access system; the agreement will be presented at the World ...
WHO Reaches Landmark Pandemic Response Agreement
WHO member states finalized a landmark pandemic response agreement after three years of negotiations, including commitments to enhance technology and knowledge-sharing, mobilize a global health emergency workforce, and establish a pathogen access system; the agreement will be presented at the World ...
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32% Bias Score
WHO Member States Approve New Pandemic Accord
After lengthy negotiations, WHO member states agreed on a new pandemic accord to improve preparedness for future health crises, aiming to create clear rules for prevention, preparedness, and response; the agreement will be presented for signature at the WHO's annual assembly in May.
WHO Member States Approve New Pandemic Accord
After lengthy negotiations, WHO member states agreed on a new pandemic accord to improve preparedness for future health crises, aiming to create clear rules for prevention, preparedness, and response; the agreement will be presented for signature at the WHO's annual assembly in May.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Executive Order Targets Drug Prices, Medicare Costs
President Trump issued a multi-part executive order on Tuesday aiming to lower drug prices and reduce Medicare costs by modifying Medicare drug price negotiations, standardizing Medicare payments for prescription drugs, and increasing transparency in pharmaceutical pricing; however, some provisions ...
Trump Executive Order Targets Drug Prices, Medicare Costs
President Trump issued a multi-part executive order on Tuesday aiming to lower drug prices and reduce Medicare costs by modifying Medicare drug price negotiations, standardizing Medicare payments for prescription drugs, and increasing transparency in pharmaceutical pricing; however, some provisions ...
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40% Bias Score
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