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CDC Releases Limited Flu Data Amidst Communication Restrictions, Showing Increased Activity
The CDC released flu data on Friday, despite the Trump administration's communication restrictions, showing a concerning rise in flu activity: a 25% positivity rate and increasing ER visits, particularly among children and teens, though the data was released in a less detailed format than usual.
CDC Releases Limited Flu Data Amidst Communication Restrictions, Showing Increased Activity
The CDC released flu data on Friday, despite the Trump administration's communication restrictions, showing a concerning rise in flu activity: a 25% positivity rate and increasing ER visits, particularly among children and teens, though the data was released in a less detailed format than usual.
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24% Bias Score


Daniher Named 2025 Australian of the Year for MND Advocacy
Neale Daniher, a 63-year-old former AFL player and coach, was named 2025 Australian of the Year on Saturday for his work raising over $115 million for MND research through his FightMND charity since his 2013 diagnosis.
Daniher Named 2025 Australian of the Year for MND Advocacy
Neale Daniher, a 63-year-old former AFL player and coach, was named 2025 Australian of the Year on Saturday for his work raising over $115 million for MND research through his FightMND charity since his 2013 diagnosis.
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12% Bias Score


Study Links Certain Medications to Reduced Dementia Risk
A Cambridge University study analyzing data from over 130 million health records found that use of antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-inflammatory drugs correlated with a lower dementia risk, supporting the "infection hypothesis" of Alzheimer's disease and suggesting potential for repurposing existin...
Study Links Certain Medications to Reduced Dementia Risk
A Cambridge University study analyzing data from over 130 million health records found that use of antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-inflammatory drugs correlated with a lower dementia risk, supporting the "infection hypothesis" of Alzheimer's disease and suggesting potential for repurposing existin...
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40% Bias Score


Longest-Surviving Pig Kidney Transplant Recipient Exceeds 61 Days
Towana Looney, 53, a US woman, has surpassed all previous records by surviving for 61 days with a genetically-modified pig kidney transplant after eight years on the transplant waiting list, providing hope for those awaiting organ donation.
Longest-Surviving Pig Kidney Transplant Recipient Exceeds 61 Days
Towana Looney, 53, a US woman, has surpassed all previous records by surviving for 61 days with a genetically-modified pig kidney transplant after eight years on the transplant waiting list, providing hope for those awaiting organ donation.
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40% Bias Score


CIA: COVID-19 Likely Originated from Lab Leak
The CIA now assesses a lab leak as the more likely origin of COVID-19, reversing its previous neutral stance based on a review of existing intelligence, though with low confidence, creating further tension with China.
CIA: COVID-19 Likely Originated from Lab Leak
The CIA now assesses a lab leak as the more likely origin of COVID-19, reversing its previous neutral stance based on a review of existing intelligence, though with low confidence, creating further tension with China.
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56% Bias Score


Paris Drug-Checking Service Sees 4400 Users in 2024, Highlighting Purity Concerns
Paris's Analyse Ton Prod' (ATP) drug-checking service saw a dramatic increase in users from 2126 in 2022 to 4400 in 2024, utilizing HPLC to analyze samples and identify highly concentrated drugs like 92% pure ketamine, highlighting a critical need for harm reduction measures.
Paris Drug-Checking Service Sees 4400 Users in 2024, Highlighting Purity Concerns
Paris's Analyse Ton Prod' (ATP) drug-checking service saw a dramatic increase in users from 2126 in 2022 to 4400 in 2024, utilizing HPLC to analyze samples and identify highly concentrated drugs like 92% pure ketamine, highlighting a critical need for harm reduction measures.
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40% Bias Score

Moderna's Norovirus Vaccine Trial Accelerated Amid Severe Winter Outbreak
Moderna's norovirus vaccine is in phase three trials, enrolling ahead of schedule due to a severe winter outbreak, with results expected by late 2024 or 2026. The vaccine targets three common genotypes, aiming to lessen symptoms and hospitalizations in high-risk groups like seniors and healthcare wo...

Moderna's Norovirus Vaccine Trial Accelerated Amid Severe Winter Outbreak
Moderna's norovirus vaccine is in phase three trials, enrolling ahead of schedule due to a severe winter outbreak, with results expected by late 2024 or 2026. The vaccine targets three common genotypes, aiming to lessen symptoms and hospitalizations in high-risk groups like seniors and healthcare wo...
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36% Bias Score

Affordable Green Roofs Combat Extreme Heat in Rio Favela
Teto Verde Favela, a Rio de Janeiro-based nonprofit, installs affordable green roofs in the Parque Arará favela to combat extreme heat, using lightweight materials and community participation to reduce land surface temperatures and improve residents' health and well-being.

Affordable Green Roofs Combat Extreme Heat in Rio Favela
Teto Verde Favela, a Rio de Janeiro-based nonprofit, installs affordable green roofs in the Parque Arará favela to combat extreme heat, using lightweight materials and community participation to reduce land surface temperatures and improve residents' health and well-being.
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40% Bias Score

Europe's Evolving Drug Crisis: Beyond Heroin
The head of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) says that Europe's drug problem is no longer primarily heroin, but a rise in poly-substance abuse, including synthetic drugs, alongside increasing drug trafficking and violence.

Europe's Evolving Drug Crisis: Beyond Heroin
The head of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) says that Europe's drug problem is no longer primarily heroin, but a rise in poly-substance abuse, including synthetic drugs, alongside increasing drug trafficking and violence.
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40% Bias Score

Surgeon General Warns of Increased Alcohol Risks for Older Adults
The U.S. Surgeon General's advisory warns of increased cancer and other health risks from alcohol, particularly for older adults due to age-related changes in metabolism and nutrient absorption, impacting alcohol's effects on existing conditions and medications.

Surgeon General Warns of Increased Alcohol Risks for Older Adults
The U.S. Surgeon General's advisory warns of increased cancer and other health risks from alcohol, particularly for older adults due to age-related changes in metabolism and nutrient absorption, impacting alcohol's effects on existing conditions and medications.
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48% Bias Score

Daniher Named 2025 Australian of the Year
Neale Daniher, a 63-year-old former Australian Rules Football player battling motor neurone disease, was named the 2025 Australian of the Year on Saturday for his courageous fight and fundraising efforts that generated over \$100 million for MND research.

Daniher Named 2025 Australian of the Year
Neale Daniher, a 63-year-old former Australian Rules Football player battling motor neurone disease, was named the 2025 Australian of the Year on Saturday for his courageous fight and fundraising efforts that generated over \$100 million for MND research.
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48% Bias Score

COVID-19 Drives Surge in Australian Private Hospital Costs
Australia's Private Health Association's 2023 report reveals an 8.6% increase in high hospital claims (\$10,000+), largely due to COVID-19 and long COVID, with some patients incurring costs exceeding \$190,000 for extended stays; this impacts private health insurance premiums.

COVID-19 Drives Surge in Australian Private Hospital Costs
Australia's Private Health Association's 2023 report reveals an 8.6% increase in high hospital claims (\$10,000+), largely due to COVID-19 and long COVID, with some patients incurring costs exceeding \$190,000 for extended stays; this impacts private health insurance premiums.
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56% Bias Score
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