Record Norovirus Outbreaks and Moderna's Vaccine Development
The CDC reports record-high norovirus infections this year, impacting 19-21 million Americans annually and costing $60 billion globally; Moderna is developing an mRNA vaccine to combat this.
Record Norovirus Outbreaks and Moderna's Vaccine Development
The CDC reports record-high norovirus infections this year, impacting 19-21 million Americans annually and costing $60 billion globally; Moderna is developing an mRNA vaccine to combat this.
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52% Bias Score
Reframing Aging: A Social Gerontologist's Call for Intergenerational Collaboration
Jeanette Leardi, a social gerontologist, introduces the concept of "aging sideways," challenging the negative perception of aging and advocating for intergenerational collaboration in the workplace to leverage the skills and experience of older adults.
Reframing Aging: A Social Gerontologist's Call for Intergenerational Collaboration
Jeanette Leardi, a social gerontologist, introduces the concept of "aging sideways," challenging the negative perception of aging and advocating for intergenerational collaboration in the workplace to leverage the skills and experience of older adults.
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52% Bias Score
FMD Outbreak in Germany: €1 Billion Export Losses Projected
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a Brandenburg, Germany, buffalo farm has prompted the cancellation of livestock at the Green Week agricultural fair in Berlin and caused import bans from South Korea and the UK, resulting in potential losses of €1 billion in exports to third countries.
FMD Outbreak in Germany: €1 Billion Export Losses Projected
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a Brandenburg, Germany, buffalo farm has prompted the cancellation of livestock at the Green Week agricultural fair in Berlin and caused import bans from South Korea and the UK, resulting in potential losses of €1 billion in exports to third countries.
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40% Bias Score
Caregiver Convicted in Starvation Death of Woman with Down Syndrome
Florence Girard, a woman with Down syndrome, died of starvation in 2018 under the care of Astrid Dahl, who was subsequently convicted. Dahl testified at a coroner's inquest that policies prioritizing Girard's right to refuse medical care, along with her strong aversion to hospitals, prevented timely...
Caregiver Convicted in Starvation Death of Woman with Down Syndrome
Florence Girard, a woman with Down syndrome, died of starvation in 2018 under the care of Astrid Dahl, who was subsequently convicted. Dahl testified at a coroner's inquest that policies prioritizing Girard's right to refuse medical care, along with her strong aversion to hospitals, prevented timely...
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48% Bias Score
Princess Kate's Cancer in Remission
Princess Kate of Wales announced Tuesday that her cancer is in remission after completing chemotherapy, sharing her experience at the Royal Marsden Hospital while supporting other patients and expressing gratitude for the support she and Prince William received.
Princess Kate's Cancer in Remission
Princess Kate of Wales announced Tuesday that her cancer is in remission after completing chemotherapy, sharing her experience at the Royal Marsden Hospital while supporting other patients and expressing gratitude for the support she and Prince William received.
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28% Bias Score
Germany Launches Nationwide Electronic Patient Files
Germany launches nationwide electronic health records (ePA) for over 70 million insured people, improving healthcare and research, but with ongoing security and user-friendliness concerns.
Germany Launches Nationwide Electronic Patient Files
Germany launches nationwide electronic health records (ePA) for over 70 million insured people, improving healthcare and research, but with ongoing security and user-friendliness concerns.
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36% Bias Score
UK Cancer Survival Rates: Over Half of 'Least Survivable' Cancer Patients Die Within a Year
A new analysis reveals that 58% of people in England diagnosed with one of six 'least survivable' cancers die within a year, compared to 30% for all cancers; this is even higher in other UK regions, highlighting the need for improved early detection and research funding.
UK Cancer Survival Rates: Over Half of 'Least Survivable' Cancer Patients Die Within a Year
A new analysis reveals that 58% of people in England diagnosed with one of six 'least survivable' cancers die within a year, compared to 30% for all cancers; this is even higher in other UK regions, highlighting the need for improved early detection and research funding.
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44% Bias Score
Black Sea Oil Spill Impacts 2025 Tourism, Cleanup to Take Years
The collision of two tankers in the Black Sea on December 15, 2024, caused a major oil spill, rendering the 2025 tourist season unusable; cleanup is expected to last 5–10 years, with swimming potentially resuming in 2026.
Black Sea Oil Spill Impacts 2025 Tourism, Cleanup to Take Years
The collision of two tankers in the Black Sea on December 15, 2024, caused a major oil spill, rendering the 2025 tourist season unusable; cleanup is expected to last 5–10 years, with swimming potentially resuming in 2026.
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44% Bias Score
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Drugs
The US Food and Drug Administration banned red dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs on Wednesday, citing animal studies linking it to cancer and responding to a 2022 petition; manufacturers have until 2027-2028 to comply.
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Drugs
The US Food and Drug Administration banned red dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs on Wednesday, citing animal studies linking it to cancer and responding to a 2022 petition; manufacturers have until 2027-2028 to comply.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 Over Cancer Concerns
The FDA banned Red Dye No. 3 in food and drugs due to cancer links in lab rats, giving companies until January 2027 (food) and 2028 (drugs) to remove it from products like candy (13%), gum (16%), and baking decorations (26%), mirroring a California ban and following years of advocacy.
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 Over Cancer Concerns
The FDA banned Red Dye No. 3 in food and drugs due to cancer links in lab rats, giving companies until January 2027 (food) and 2028 (drugs) to remove it from products like candy (13%), gum (16%), and baking decorations (26%), mirroring a California ban and following years of advocacy.
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40% Bias Score
UK Special Educational Needs Funding Crisis: £4 Billion Deficit and Systemic Failures
A UK government report reveals a £4 billion deficit in special educational needs (SEND) funding, affecting 1.14 million children, due to rising demand and insufficient budget increases, creating significant regional disparities in service quality and access.
UK Special Educational Needs Funding Crisis: £4 Billion Deficit and Systemic Failures
A UK government report reveals a £4 billion deficit in special educational needs (SEND) funding, affecting 1.14 million children, due to rising demand and insufficient budget increases, creating significant regional disparities in service quality and access.
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44% Bias Score
New Obesity Definition Proposed, Moving Beyond BMI
A global panel of experts proposes a new definition for obesity, incorporating waist circumference and health problems alongside BMI, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment of the estimated more than 1 billion people affected worldwide.
New Obesity Definition Proposed, Moving Beyond BMI
A global panel of experts proposes a new definition for obesity, incorporating waist circumference and health problems alongside BMI, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment of the estimated more than 1 billion people affected worldwide.
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16% Bias Score