Trump Administration Halts Health Agency Communications Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
The Trump administration has ordered a pause on external communications from federal health agencies, including the CDC, FDA, and NIH, raising concerns about the potential impact on public health given the ongoing H5N1 bird flu outbreak and lack of transparency.
Trump Administration Halts Health Agency Communications Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
The Trump administration has ordered a pause on external communications from federal health agencies, including the CDC, FDA, and NIH, raising concerns about the potential impact on public health given the ongoing H5N1 bird flu outbreak and lack of transparency.
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40% Bias Score
Journalist Charlotte Raven dies at 55, advocating for assisted dying
Charlotte Raven, a journalist and editor known for her work at the Guardian and New Statesman, died at 55 after a battle with Huntington's disease; her powerful writing on assisted dying highlighted systemic failures in palliative care.
Journalist Charlotte Raven dies at 55, advocating for assisted dying
Charlotte Raven, a journalist and editor known for her work at the Guardian and New Statesman, died at 55 after a battle with Huntington's disease; her powerful writing on assisted dying highlighted systemic failures in palliative care.
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40% Bias Score
Welsh Patient Referrals to England Hampered by Bureaucracy
Doctors in Wales report excessive bureaucracy in referring patients to England for specialist care, causing delays and forcing some to pay privately; the British Medical Association (BMA) highlights inconsistencies in data collection and IT systems, impacting nearly 27,000 Welsh patients on English ...
Welsh Patient Referrals to England Hampered by Bureaucracy
Doctors in Wales report excessive bureaucracy in referring patients to England for specialist care, causing delays and forcing some to pay privately; the British Medical Association (BMA) highlights inconsistencies in data collection and IT systems, impacting nearly 27,000 Welsh patients on English ...
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36% Bias Score
Combined Healthy Waist and Exercise Key to Minimizing Cancer Risk
A study of 315,000 Britons reveals that maintaining a healthy waist circumference (below 88cm for women and 102cm for men) and engaging in 150-300 minutes of moderate or 75-150 minutes of vigorous weekly exercise is crucial for minimizing cancer risk; meeting only one guideline is insufficient.
Combined Healthy Waist and Exercise Key to Minimizing Cancer Risk
A study of 315,000 Britons reveals that maintaining a healthy waist circumference (below 88cm for women and 102cm for men) and engaging in 150-300 minutes of moderate or 75-150 minutes of vigorous weekly exercise is crucial for minimizing cancer risk; meeting only one guideline is insufficient.
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52% Bias Score
EU Excess Mortality Falls Despite Persistent Healthcare Shortages
Excess mortality in the EU decreased to 5% in November 2024, down 22,000 deaths from November 2023, despite ongoing healthcare challenges including staff shortages and medicine scarcity; 7 EU countries reported negative excess mortality, while 20 reported excess deaths; the Critical Medicines Act is...
EU Excess Mortality Falls Despite Persistent Healthcare Shortages
Excess mortality in the EU decreased to 5% in November 2024, down 22,000 deaths from November 2023, despite ongoing healthcare challenges including staff shortages and medicine scarcity; 7 EU countries reported negative excess mortality, while 20 reported excess deaths; the Critical Medicines Act is...
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36% Bias Score
Self-Insured Patients Pay More for Endoscopies
The cost of an endoscopy ranges from \$1200 to \$5000, depending on insurance negotiations; self-insured patients often pay 8% more due to their employers' weaker bargaining position compared to large insurance companies.
Self-Insured Patients Pay More for Endoscopies
The cost of an endoscopy ranges from \$1200 to \$5000, depending on insurance negotiations; self-insured patients often pay 8% more due to their employers' weaker bargaining position compared to large insurance companies.
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48% Bias Score
Neurodivergent Healthcare: Systemic Failures and Innovative Solutions
The healthcare system's failure to adequately serve neurodivergent individuals places a heavy burden on families, forcing many caregivers to quit their jobs to manage their children's care; however, organizations like the Institute for Exceptional Care (IEC) are developing innovative technological a...
Neurodivergent Healthcare: Systemic Failures and Innovative Solutions
The healthcare system's failure to adequately serve neurodivergent individuals places a heavy burden on families, forcing many caregivers to quit their jobs to manage their children's care; however, organizations like the Institute for Exceptional Care (IEC) are developing innovative technological a...
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24% Bias Score
Employee Wellness: A Strategic Imperative for 2025
A Wellhub report reveals over half of employees across nine countries prioritize wellness, highlighting the strategic importance of integrating it into company culture; failing to do so risks decreased engagement and talent retention.
Employee Wellness: A Strategic Imperative for 2025
A Wellhub report reveals over half of employees across nine countries prioritize wellness, highlighting the strategic importance of integrating it into company culture; failing to do so risks decreased engagement and talent retention.
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40% Bias Score
Indonesia Landslide Kills 19, Leaves 7 Missing
Heavy rains in mountainous Indonesia triggered a landslide near Pekalongan, Java, on January 21st, killing at least 19, leaving 7 missing, injuring 13, and causing widespread damage, prompting a two-week state of emergency.
Indonesia Landslide Kills 19, Leaves 7 Missing
Heavy rains in mountainous Indonesia triggered a landslide near Pekalongan, Java, on January 21st, killing at least 19, leaving 7 missing, injuring 13, and causing widespread damage, prompting a two-week state of emergency.
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16% Bias Score
Red Meat Consumption Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline
A new study links high red meat consumption to increased dementia risk, with cognitive aging accelerated by 1.6 years per 85g serving of processed red meat; replacing one serving with nuts and vegetables lowered dementia risk by 19% and cognitive decline risk by 21%.
Red Meat Consumption Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline
A new study links high red meat consumption to increased dementia risk, with cognitive aging accelerated by 1.6 years per 85g serving of processed red meat; replacing one serving with nuts and vegetables lowered dementia risk by 19% and cognitive decline risk by 21%.
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20% Bias Score
Trump Reverses Biden Healthcare Policies
President Trump issued an executive order on Monday to reverse several Biden administration healthcare policies, including measures to reduce prescription drug costs for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and strengthen the Affordable Care Act; experts predict minimal immediate impact on consumer c...
Trump Reverses Biden Healthcare Policies
President Trump issued an executive order on Monday to reverse several Biden administration healthcare policies, including measures to reduce prescription drug costs for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and strengthen the Affordable Care Act; experts predict minimal immediate impact on consumer c...
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40% Bias Score
Top Healthcare Providers Prioritize Culture for Success
Five leading U.S. healthcare providersāBoston Children's Hospital, Northwell Health, Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and Universal Health Servicesāattribute their success to prioritizing organizational culture, employing strategies such as open communication, employee recognition programs, and inv...
Top Healthcare Providers Prioritize Culture for Success
Five leading U.S. healthcare providersāBoston Children's Hospital, Northwell Health, Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and Universal Health Servicesāattribute their success to prioritizing organizational culture, employing strategies such as open communication, employee recognition programs, and inv...
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48% Bias Score