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Netherlands: 85 Sperm Donors Violated Law, Fathered 25+ Children Each
A new national registry in the Netherlands has revealed that at least 85 sperm donors have fathered 25 or more children each, violating a 1992 law and causing a medical and ethical crisis; the NVOG has apologized for the decades-long failure to enforce regulations.
Netherlands: 85 Sperm Donors Violated Law, Fathered 25+ Children Each
A new national registry in the Netherlands has revealed that at least 85 sperm donors have fathered 25 or more children each, violating a 1992 law and causing a medical and ethical crisis; the NVOG has apologized for the decades-long failure to enforce regulations.
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44% Bias Score
Kathmandu Suffers World's Worst Air Quality Due to Wildfires and Drought
Kathmandu's air quality is the worst globally, with an average AQI of 348 on Thursday, due to a combination of six months of drought, widespread wildfires exacerbated by dry conditions, vehicle emissions, and the city's bowl-shaped valley trapping pollutants; this has caused flight cancellations, ho...
Kathmandu Suffers World's Worst Air Quality Due to Wildfires and Drought
Kathmandu's air quality is the worst globally, with an average AQI of 348 on Thursday, due to a combination of six months of drought, widespread wildfires exacerbated by dry conditions, vehicle emissions, and the city's bowl-shaped valley trapping pollutants; this has caused flight cancellations, ho...
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24% Bias Score
Soroka Medical Center's Fracture Liaison Service Reduces Elderly Mortality and Hip Fractures
A study at Israel's Soroka Medical Center reveals a 48% reduction in recurrent hip fractures and a 29% drop in mortality among elderly patients (65+) following hip fracture surgery, thanks to their Fracture Liaison Service (FLS), a multidisciplinary approach involving prompt osteoporosis treatment a...
Soroka Medical Center's Fracture Liaison Service Reduces Elderly Mortality and Hip Fractures
A study at Israel's Soroka Medical Center reveals a 48% reduction in recurrent hip fractures and a 29% drop in mortality among elderly patients (65+) following hip fracture surgery, thanks to their Fracture Liaison Service (FLS), a multidisciplinary approach involving prompt osteoporosis treatment a...
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36% Bias Score
Brain Connectivity Predicts PTSD Severity One Month Post-Trauma
A Haifa and Yale University study published in JAMA Network Open found that analyzing brain connectivity patterns one month after a traumatic event can predict PTSD severity, potentially allowing for early, personalized interventions; 162 participants underwent fMRI scans and clinical assessments ov...
Brain Connectivity Predicts PTSD Severity One Month Post-Trauma
A Haifa and Yale University study published in JAMA Network Open found that analyzing brain connectivity patterns one month after a traumatic event can predict PTSD severity, potentially allowing for early, personalized interventions; 162 participants underwent fMRI scans and clinical assessments ov...
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20% Bias Score
India's Soaring Obesity Crisis: Abdominal Fat Poses Major Health Threat
India faces a rapidly escalating obesity crisis, with 180 million adults currently overweight or obese—a number projected to reach 450 million by 2050. Abdominal obesity, linked to insulin resistance and chronic diseases, is particularly prevalent, affecting nearly 40% of women and 12% of men. New c...
India's Soaring Obesity Crisis: Abdominal Fat Poses Major Health Threat
India faces a rapidly escalating obesity crisis, with 180 million adults currently overweight or obese—a number projected to reach 450 million by 2050. Abdominal obesity, linked to insulin resistance and chronic diseases, is particularly prevalent, affecting nearly 40% of women and 12% of men. New c...
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40% Bias Score
Hassan Condemns Trump's Medicaid Cuts Amidst Fentanyl Crisis
Senator Maggie Hassan criticizes the Trump administration's plan to cut Medicaid funding, arguing it undermines progress in fighting the fentanyl crisis; citing a 25% drop in overdose deaths in 2024 compared to 2023 due to increased access to addiction treatment through Medicaid, she warns of revers...
Hassan Condemns Trump's Medicaid Cuts Amidst Fentanyl Crisis
Senator Maggie Hassan criticizes the Trump administration's plan to cut Medicaid funding, arguing it undermines progress in fighting the fentanyl crisis; citing a 25% drop in overdose deaths in 2024 compared to 2023 due to increased access to addiction treatment through Medicaid, she warns of revers...
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52% Bias Score
85 Mass Donors Revealed in Dutch Fertility Clinics
Dutch fertility clinics have used at least 85 mass donors since 2004, exceeding guidelines by the Dutch Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (NVOG), leading to at least 3000 children with over 25 half-siblings.
85 Mass Donors Revealed in Dutch Fertility Clinics
Dutch fertility clinics have used at least 85 mass donors since 2004, exceeding guidelines by the Dutch Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (NVOG), leading to at least 3000 children with over 25 half-siblings.
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48% Bias Score
AI-Powered Ambient Listening Improves U.S. Healthcare Efficiency
AI-powered ambient listening technology, such as Nabla and Dragon Copilot, is being used by thousands of U.S. physicians to transcribe doctor-patient conversations and generate clinical notes, aiming to alleviate physician shortages and improve efficiency and patient care. Currently, 600 healthcare ...
AI-Powered Ambient Listening Improves U.S. Healthcare Efficiency
AI-powered ambient listening technology, such as Nabla and Dragon Copilot, is being used by thousands of U.S. physicians to transcribe doctor-patient conversations and generate clinical notes, aiming to alleviate physician shortages and improve efficiency and patient care. Currently, 600 healthcare ...
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44% Bias Score
French NGOs Sue Government Over Inaction on Supervised Drug Consumption Sites
Medécins du Monde and other NGOs filed lawsuits against the French government on April 14th, 2024, for its inaction regarding the two existing supervised drug consumption sites and the refusal to open a new one in Marseille, citing the sites' proven effectiveness in reducing risks and overdoses.
French NGOs Sue Government Over Inaction on Supervised Drug Consumption Sites
Medécins du Monde and other NGOs filed lawsuits against the French government on April 14th, 2024, for its inaction regarding the two existing supervised drug consumption sites and the refusal to open a new one in Marseille, citing the sites' proven effectiveness in reducing risks and overdoses.
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56% Bias Score
Loan Charge Scandal: 18 Suicide Attempts Prompt Calls for Government Action
The loan charge scandal has resulted in at least 18 suicide attempts and 10 confirmed suicides, leading to 17 police referrals and intensifying calls for government action, while a review is deemed insufficient by campaigners.
Loan Charge Scandal: 18 Suicide Attempts Prompt Calls for Government Action
The loan charge scandal has resulted in at least 18 suicide attempts and 10 confirmed suicides, leading to 17 police referrals and intensifying calls for government action, while a review is deemed insufficient by campaigners.
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56% Bias Score
Cannabis Use Linked to Significantly Increased Dementia Risk
A Canadian study of over six million people found a 72% increased risk of dementia among those hospitalized for cannabis-related issues, exceeding alcohol-related risks; this highlights the need for further research into the long-term effects of cannabis use on cognitive health.
Cannabis Use Linked to Significantly Increased Dementia Risk
A Canadian study of over six million people found a 72% increased risk of dementia among those hospitalized for cannabis-related issues, exceeding alcohol-related risks; this highlights the need for further research into the long-term effects of cannabis use on cognitive health.
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48% Bias Score
Excessive Alcohol Consumption Linked to Increased Risk of Brain Damage
A study of over 1700 deceased individuals found that drinking eight or more alcoholic beverages weekly significantly increases the risk of hyaline arteriolosclerosis, a brain condition impacting memory and cognition; even former heavy drinkers showed increased risk.
Excessive Alcohol Consumption Linked to Increased Risk of Brain Damage
A study of over 1700 deceased individuals found that drinking eight or more alcoholic beverages weekly significantly increases the risk of hyaline arteriolosclerosis, a brain condition impacting memory and cognition; even former heavy drinkers showed increased risk.
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52% Bias Score
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