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NICE Approves Robotic Surgery Systems for NHS
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) approved eleven robotic surgery systems for use in the NHS for the next three years, costing between £500,000-£1.5 million each, to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes, following a surge in use for bowel and orthopaedic procedu...
NICE Approves Robotic Surgery Systems for NHS
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) approved eleven robotic surgery systems for use in the NHS for the next three years, costing between £500,000-£1.5 million each, to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes, following a surge in use for bowel and orthopaedic procedu...
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Migraines Linked to 70% Increased Stroke Risk in Young Adults
A Finnish study found a 70% increased stroke risk in adults under 50 with migraines, exceeding the risk associated with traditional factors; researchers suggest incorporating migraine history into stroke risk assessments.
Migraines Linked to 70% Increased Stroke Risk in Young Adults
A Finnish study found a 70% increased stroke risk in adults under 50 with migraines, exceeding the risk associated with traditional factors; researchers suggest incorporating migraine history into stroke risk assessments.
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DRC: High Rates of Unsafe Abortions Fuel Public Health Crisis
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, where abortion is illegal, an estimated 7.5% of women under 20 have undergone the procedure, leading to 38,000 women seeking treatment in 2016 for complications from unsafe abortions, highlighting a critical public health crisis exacerbated by poverty and lack of...
DRC: High Rates of Unsafe Abortions Fuel Public Health Crisis
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, where abortion is illegal, an estimated 7.5% of women under 20 have undergone the procedure, leading to 38,000 women seeking treatment in 2016 for complications from unsafe abortions, highlighting a critical public health crisis exacerbated by poverty and lack of...
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60% Bias Score
Colombia Declares Health Emergency Amid Deadly Yellow Fever Outbreak
Colombia declared a nationwide health emergency due to a yellow fever outbreak causing at least 34 deaths and 74 confirmed cases, with the government mandating vaccination for travel to high-risk areas during the upcoming Easter holiday.
Colombia Declares Health Emergency Amid Deadly Yellow Fever Outbreak
Colombia declared a nationwide health emergency due to a yellow fever outbreak causing at least 34 deaths and 74 confirmed cases, with the government mandating vaccination for travel to high-risk areas during the upcoming Easter holiday.
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CDC Study Shows Rising Autism Diagnosis Rate in US Children
A new CDC study reveals a rising autism diagnosis rate among American children, increasing from 1 in 36 in 2020 to 1 in 31 in 2022, with significant variations across demographics and geographic locations, potentially reflecting improved diagnostic practices and access to services.
CDC Study Shows Rising Autism Diagnosis Rate in US Children
A new CDC study reveals a rising autism diagnosis rate among American children, increasing from 1 in 36 in 2020 to 1 in 31 in 2022, with significant variations across demographics and geographic locations, potentially reflecting improved diagnostic practices and access to services.
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64% Bias Score
Colombia Declares Health Emergency Amid Yellow Fever Outbreak
Colombia declared a national health emergency due to a yellow fever outbreak, reporting 74 cases and 34 deaths, primarily in Tolima, with the government attributing the increase to climate change and initiating a mass vaccination campaign along with travel restrictions.
Colombia Declares Health Emergency Amid Yellow Fever Outbreak
Colombia declared a national health emergency due to a yellow fever outbreak, reporting 74 cases and 34 deaths, primarily in Tolima, with the government attributing the increase to climate change and initiating a mass vaccination campaign along with travel restrictions.
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44% Bias Score
Brisk Walking Significantly Lowers Risk of Heart Rhythm Abnormalities
A new study in the journal "Heart" found that brisk walking reduces the risk of heart rhythm abnormalities by 43% compared to slow walking, impacting millions worldwide and offering accessible preventative measures.
Brisk Walking Significantly Lowers Risk of Heart Rhythm Abnormalities
A new study in the journal "Heart" found that brisk walking reduces the risk of heart rhythm abnormalities by 43% compared to slow walking, impacting millions worldwide and offering accessible preventative measures.
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CDC Vaccine Committee Meeting Reveals Impact of Trump Administration Changes
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices held its first meeting since President Trump's inauguration, approving new vaccine recommendations despite recent funding cuts and the replacement of a top FDA vaccine regulator with a critic of CDC policies, revealing concerns about potential i...
CDC Vaccine Committee Meeting Reveals Impact of Trump Administration Changes
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices held its first meeting since President Trump's inauguration, approving new vaccine recommendations despite recent funding cuts and the replacement of a top FDA vaccine regulator with a critic of CDC policies, revealing concerns about potential i...
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48% Bias Score
Stem-Cell Transplants Show Promise in Parkinson's Treatment
Two small studies revealed stem-cell transplants significantly eased Parkinson's symptoms in patients, with one showing a 20-point improvement on a standard scale; the FDA approved one treatment for a final-stage trial before potential approval, offering hope for the 1 million Americans with this di...
Stem-Cell Transplants Show Promise in Parkinson's Treatment
Two small studies revealed stem-cell transplants significantly eased Parkinson's symptoms in patients, with one showing a 20-point improvement on a standard scale; the FDA approved one treatment for a final-stage trial before potential approval, offering hope for the 1 million Americans with this di...
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44% Bias Score
Toxic Heavy Metal Contamination Affects 14-17% of Global Cropland
Researchers estimate that 14-17% of global cropland (242m hectares) is contaminated by toxic heavy metals, exceeding safety thresholds and affecting 900 million to 1.4 billion people worldwide, primarily due to natural and human activities, with cadmium being the most prevalent metal.
Toxic Heavy Metal Contamination Affects 14-17% of Global Cropland
Researchers estimate that 14-17% of global cropland (242m hectares) is contaminated by toxic heavy metals, exceeding safety thresholds and affecting 900 million to 1.4 billion people worldwide, primarily due to natural and human activities, with cadmium being the most prevalent metal.
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Kenya Shuts Down Mediheal Clinic Amid Organ Trafficking Scandal
Kenya shut down a kidney transplant operation at the Mediheal clinic following a DW and German media report that uncovered an international organ trafficking network exploiting vulnerable Kenyans; two health officials were suspended, and a new investigation was launched.
Kenya Shuts Down Mediheal Clinic Amid Organ Trafficking Scandal
Kenya shut down a kidney transplant operation at the Mediheal clinic following a DW and German media report that uncovered an international organ trafficking network exploiting vulnerable Kenyans; two health officials were suspended, and a new investigation was launched.
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36% Bias Score
Brisk Walking Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Rhythm Abnormalities
A large study in the journal "Heart" found that brisk walking is associated with a significantly lower risk of heart rhythm abnormalities, including atrial fibrillation, compared to slow walking; the strongest associations were among women and people under 60.
Brisk Walking Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Rhythm Abnormalities
A large study in the journal "Heart" found that brisk walking is associated with a significantly lower risk of heart rhythm abnormalities, including atrial fibrillation, compared to slow walking; the strongest associations were among women and people under 60.
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40% Bias Score
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