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Poliovirus Detected in 14 European Cities, Raising Vaccination Concerns
Type 2 poliovirus was detected in sewage systems across 14 European cities in 2024, prompting the ECDC to urge increased vaccination and surveillance due to insufficient childhood vaccination rates and a resurgence of polio cases linked to a Nigerian strain.
Poliovirus Detected in 14 European Cities, Raising Vaccination Concerns
Type 2 poliovirus was detected in sewage systems across 14 European cities in 2024, prompting the ECDC to urge increased vaccination and surveillance due to insufficient childhood vaccination rates and a resurgence of polio cases linked to a Nigerian strain.
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40% Bias Score
Eight-Hour A&E Wait for Heart Attack Patient Highlights NHS Delays
68-year-old Steven Richardson endured an eight-hour wait at Worcestershire Royal Hospital's A&E department after a heart attack on November 30th, due to ambulance handover delays and overcrowding; a doctor fortuitously intervened, leading to timely treatment.
Eight-Hour A&E Wait for Heart Attack Patient Highlights NHS Delays
68-year-old Steven Richardson endured an eight-hour wait at Worcestershire Royal Hospital's A&E department after a heart attack on November 30th, due to ambulance handover delays and overcrowding; a doctor fortuitously intervened, leading to timely treatment.
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48% Bias Score
Assisted Suicide Advocate's Legacy Fuels Ethical Debate
The article details the life and death of Derek Humphry, a key figure in the assisted suicide debate, highlighting ethical concerns surrounding his actions and their relevance to current legislation while suggesting a shift in focus towards improving hospice care.
Assisted Suicide Advocate's Legacy Fuels Ethical Debate
The article details the life and death of Derek Humphry, a key figure in the assisted suicide debate, highlighting ethical concerns surrounding his actions and their relevance to current legislation while suggesting a shift in focus towards improving hospice care.
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64% Bias Score
German Medical Association Calls for Alcohol Warning Labels to Combat Cancer
The Lower Saxony Medical Association urged Germany to introduce alcohol warning labels similar to those on cigarettes, citing alcohol's significant contribution to the over 500,000 annual new cancer cases, many of which are preventable; they also pushed for expanding cancer screenings.
German Medical Association Calls for Alcohol Warning Labels to Combat Cancer
The Lower Saxony Medical Association urged Germany to introduce alcohol warning labels similar to those on cigarettes, citing alcohol's significant contribution to the over 500,000 annual new cancer cases, many of which are preventable; they also pushed for expanding cancer screenings.
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40% Bias Score
Bavaria Sees More Female Doctors Than Male Doctors for the First Time
In Bavaria, female doctors now outnumber male doctors (18,270 to 18,214), primarily due to women's higher Abitur scores and the Numerus Clausus system. While this is considered a positive development, concerns remain about gender inequality in career advancement and the insufficient number of physic...
Bavaria Sees More Female Doctors Than Male Doctors for the First Time
In Bavaria, female doctors now outnumber male doctors (18,270 to 18,214), primarily due to women's higher Abitur scores and the Numerus Clausus system. While this is considered a positive development, concerns remain about gender inequality in career advancement and the insufficient number of physic...
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Omega-3 Supplementation Slows Biological Aging in Clinical Trial
A three-year Swiss clinical trial of nearly 800 people over 70 found that daily omega-3 supplementation slowed biological aging by three months, an effect boosted to four months by adding vitamin D and exercise; this also reduced pre-frailty by 39% and invasive cancers by 61%.
Omega-3 Supplementation Slows Biological Aging in Clinical Trial
A three-year Swiss clinical trial of nearly 800 people over 70 found that daily omega-3 supplementation slowed biological aging by three months, an effect boosted to four months by adding vitamin D and exercise; this also reduced pre-frailty by 39% and invasive cancers by 61%.
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40% Bias Score
Record High Cancer Survivor Rate in US, but Cardiovascular Risks Rise
The number of cancer survivors in the US exceeds 18 million, a record high due to early detection and effective treatments; however, these treatments can cause cardiovascular issues, leading to increased referrals to cardio-oncology clinics.
Record High Cancer Survivor Rate in US, but Cardiovascular Risks Rise
The number of cancer survivors in the US exceeds 18 million, a record high due to early detection and effective treatments; however, these treatments can cause cardiovascular issues, leading to increased referrals to cardio-oncology clinics.
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Women Entrepreneurs Prioritize Mental Health for Sustainable Business Success
Seven women entrepreneurs, each facing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD, share their strategies for creating sustainable and fulfilling businesses by prioritizing well-being, setting boundaries, and reframing failure.
Women Entrepreneurs Prioritize Mental Health for Sustainable Business Success
Seven women entrepreneurs, each facing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD, share their strategies for creating sustainable and fulfilling businesses by prioritizing well-being, setting boundaries, and reframing failure.
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36% Bias Score
Increased Organ Donations in Netherlands in 2024
The number of organ donors in the Netherlands increased in 2024 by 68 to 360, resulting in 1066 organ donations, due to the revised 2021 Donor Act and medical advancements; however, 1414 patients remained on the waiting list by December 2024.
Increased Organ Donations in Netherlands in 2024
The number of organ donors in the Netherlands increased in 2024 by 68 to 360, resulting in 1066 organ donations, due to the revised 2021 Donor Act and medical advancements; however, 1414 patients remained on the waiting list by December 2024.
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36% Bias Score
CFPB's Medical Debt Rule: Potential for Unintended Consequences
The CFPB finalized a rule eliminating \$49 billion in medical debt from 15 million Americans' credit reports; however, this action may have unintended consequences, including degraded lending standards, higher healthcare prices, and reduced credit access for low-income individuals.
CFPB's Medical Debt Rule: Potential for Unintended Consequences
The CFPB finalized a rule eliminating \$49 billion in medical debt from 15 million Americans' credit reports; however, this action may have unintended consequences, including degraded lending standards, higher healthcare prices, and reduced credit access for low-income individuals.
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56% Bias Score
North Rhine-Westphalia Hospital Plan Fails to Meet Accessibility Goals
In 13 of North Rhine-Westphalia's 31 districts, a hospital is not reachable within 20 minutes by car in an emergency, failing the state government's new hospital plan's goal of 20-minute access for 90% of the population by April 2025.
North Rhine-Westphalia Hospital Plan Fails to Meet Accessibility Goals
In 13 of North Rhine-Westphalia's 31 districts, a hospital is not reachable within 20 minutes by car in an emergency, failing the state government's new hospital plan's goal of 20-minute access for 90% of the population by April 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Mini Stepper: A Trending Home Fitness Solution
The mini stepper, a low-impact cardio machine costing $30-$100, is trending as a convenient home fitness solution to combat sedentary lifestyles; experts recommend starting with 10-minute sessions twice weekly and gradually increasing duration and frequency for cardiovascular health, bone strength, ...
Mini Stepper: A Trending Home Fitness Solution
The mini stepper, a low-impact cardio machine costing $30-$100, is trending as a convenient home fitness solution to combat sedentary lifestyles; experts recommend starting with 10-minute sessions twice weekly and gradually increasing duration and frequency for cardiovascular health, bone strength, ...
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40% Bias Score
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