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Excessive Yawning: A Sign of Dysfunctional Breathing
Excessive yawning can be a symptom of dysfunctional breathing, often linked to asthma or long Covid; a GP can refer patients to a respiratory physiotherapist for treatment.
Excessive Yawning: A Sign of Dysfunctional Breathing
Excessive yawning can be a symptom of dysfunctional breathing, often linked to asthma or long Covid; a GP can refer patients to a respiratory physiotherapist for treatment.
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USAID Funding Freeze Threatens Global Health
The Trump administration's drastic cuts to the US Agency for International Development (USAID), responsible for up to 40% of global development aid, have sparked concerns over the spread of infectious diseases due to the immediate suspension of aid projects and a 90-day funding freeze, impacting vit...
USAID Funding Freeze Threatens Global Health
The Trump administration's drastic cuts to the US Agency for International Development (USAID), responsible for up to 40% of global development aid, have sparked concerns over the spread of infectious diseases due to the immediate suspension of aid projects and a 90-day funding freeze, impacting vit...
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48% Bias Score
Microplastics Found in Human Brains: A New Study Reveals Unknown Health Risks
A study published in Nature Medicine found microplastics in all 52 human brain samples analyzed, with a 50% higher concentration in 2024 samples than in 2016 samples; higher concentrations were found in the brains of individuals with dementia; further research is needed to determine the health impac...
Microplastics Found in Human Brains: A New Study Reveals Unknown Health Risks
A study published in Nature Medicine found microplastics in all 52 human brain samples analyzed, with a 50% higher concentration in 2024 samples than in 2016 samples; higher concentrations were found in the brains of individuals with dementia; further research is needed to determine the health impac...
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Fentanyl Crisis: 22,000 Pounds Seized, Overdose Deaths Decline
The U.S. faces an ongoing fentanyl crisis, with over 22,000 pounds seized in 2024, mostly from Mexico, despite a recent 22% decline in overdose deaths; the crisis evolved from prescription opioids to heroin and now fentanyl, potentially entering a 'fourth wave'.
Fentanyl Crisis: 22,000 Pounds Seized, Overdose Deaths Decline
The U.S. faces an ongoing fentanyl crisis, with over 22,000 pounds seized in 2024, mostly from Mexico, despite a recent 22% decline in overdose deaths; the crisis evolved from prescription opioids to heroin and now fentanyl, potentially entering a 'fourth wave'.
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40% Bias Score
NSW Hospital System Fails Cerebral Palsy Patient
Declan Lee, a cerebral palsy patient, waited three hours on the floor of a Northern Beaches Hospital bathroom after a fall because staff couldn't lift him; this highlights systemic issues in NSW hospitals regarding disability care, exacerbated by staff shortages and inadequate training, prompting ca...
NSW Hospital System Fails Cerebral Palsy Patient
Declan Lee, a cerebral palsy patient, waited three hours on the floor of a Northern Beaches Hospital bathroom after a fall because staff couldn't lift him; this highlights systemic issues in NSW hospitals regarding disability care, exacerbated by staff shortages and inadequate training, prompting ca...
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Norovirus Outbreak Overwhelms UK Hospitals
A norovirus outbreak in UK hospitals has led to ward closures and increased hospitalizations, with the North East and Yorkshire region hardest hit, experiencing five times more cases than the East of England, emphasizing the need for improved infection control and preventative measures.
Norovirus Outbreak Overwhelms UK Hospitals
A norovirus outbreak in UK hospitals has led to ward closures and increased hospitalizations, with the North East and Yorkshire region hardest hit, experiencing five times more cases than the East of England, emphasizing the need for improved infection control and preventative measures.
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40% Bias Score
Australia Invests $573 Million in Women's Healthcare
The Australian government announced a $573 million investment to increase access to contraceptives and menopause treatments, lowering costs for 300,000 women by up to $400 annually through PBS listings and increased Medicare rebates starting March 1st and July 1st, respectively.
Australia Invests $573 Million in Women's Healthcare
The Australian government announced a $573 million investment to increase access to contraceptives and menopause treatments, lowering costs for 300,000 women by up to $400 annually through PBS listings and increased Medicare rebates starting March 1st and July 1st, respectively.
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Successful Pig Kidney Transplant Offers Hope for Organ Failure Patients
66-year-old Tim Andrews, with end-stage kidney disease, received a successful pig kidney transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital on January 25, utilizing a genetically-modified organ from eGenesis via the FDA's Expanded Access pathway; this marks a major advancement in xenotransplantation, offe...
Successful Pig Kidney Transplant Offers Hope for Organ Failure Patients
66-year-old Tim Andrews, with end-stage kidney disease, received a successful pig kidney transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital on January 25, utilizing a genetically-modified organ from eGenesis via the FDA's Expanded Access pathway; this marks a major advancement in xenotransplantation, offe...
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Severe Malnutrition in Released Hostages Requires Urgent Medical Care
Released hostages display extreme starvation, with visible signs like prominent cheekbones and muscle wasting, indicating severe malnutrition requiring urgent medical care in Israel due to prolonged deprivation of essential nutrients.
Severe Malnutrition in Released Hostages Requires Urgent Medical Care
Released hostages display extreme starvation, with visible signs like prominent cheekbones and muscle wasting, indicating severe malnutrition requiring urgent medical care in Israel due to prolonged deprivation of essential nutrients.
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Fentanyl Overdose Crisis: Declining Deaths Amidst Evolving Supply Chains
The US faces a fentanyl crisis, with illicit fentanyl, primarily sourced from China and trafficked through Mexico, causing a surge in overdose deaths, despite recent declines potentially due to multiple interventions.
Fentanyl Overdose Crisis: Declining Deaths Amidst Evolving Supply Chains
The US faces a fentanyl crisis, with illicit fentanyl, primarily sourced from China and trafficked through Mexico, causing a surge in overdose deaths, despite recent declines potentially due to multiple interventions.
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Microplastics Found in Human Brains: Correlation with Dementia
A study analyzing human tissue samples (2016-2024) found increased microplastic levels in the liver and brain, with a correlation between high brain microplastic levels and dementia in 12 out of 40 individuals; however, causality remains undetermined.
Microplastics Found in Human Brains: Correlation with Dementia
A study analyzing human tissue samples (2016-2024) found increased microplastic levels in the liver and brain, with a correlation between high brain microplastic levels and dementia in 12 out of 40 individuals; however, causality remains undetermined.
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Trump Administration Delays Critical Bird Flu Research
The Trump administration has interfered with the CDC's MMWR, delaying three bird flu studies, including research on cat infections and antibody testing in veterinarians; this unprecedented interference, driven by political appointees, has stalled crucial public health information amid a growing outb...
Trump Administration Delays Critical Bird Flu Research
The Trump administration has interfered with the CDC's MMWR, delaying three bird flu studies, including research on cat infections and antibody testing in veterinarians; this unprecedented interference, driven by political appointees, has stalled crucial public health information amid a growing outb...
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56% Bias Score
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