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Voronezh Oblast Achieves Record Low in Tuberculosis Cases
Voronezh Oblast, Russia, reports a record low in tuberculosis cases—430 in the past year compared to 530 in 2023—due to a comprehensive program involving BCG vaccination, screenings of over two million people, treatment adherence, public education, and improved living conditions.
Voronezh Oblast Achieves Record Low in Tuberculosis Cases
Voronezh Oblast, Russia, reports a record low in tuberculosis cases—430 in the past year compared to 530 in 2023—due to a comprehensive program involving BCG vaccination, screenings of over two million people, treatment adherence, public education, and improved living conditions.
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28% Bias Score
EU Animal Disease Outbreaks Hampered by Vaccine Hesitancy
The European Union is grappling with multiple animal disease outbreaks, and while vaccines exist, their use is hampered by trade restrictions and public hesitancy, leading to economic losses and impacting food security; the WOAH is working to address these issues.
EU Animal Disease Outbreaks Hampered by Vaccine Hesitancy
The European Union is grappling with multiple animal disease outbreaks, and while vaccines exist, their use is hampered by trade restrictions and public hesitancy, leading to economic losses and impacting food security; the WOAH is working to address these issues.
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48% Bias Score
Diverging Trends in Colorectal Cancer: Rising Incidence in Young Adults, Decreasing Mortality Overall
New research reveals rising colorectal cancer incidence in young adults (under 50) across many countries, while overall mortality rates are declining due to improved treatments and screening, particularly for those over 70, with mortality rates falling by 4.8% in men and 9.5% in women.
Diverging Trends in Colorectal Cancer: Rising Incidence in Young Adults, Decreasing Mortality Overall
New research reveals rising colorectal cancer incidence in young adults (under 50) across many countries, while overall mortality rates are declining due to improved treatments and screening, particularly for those over 70, with mortality rates falling by 4.8% in men and 9.5% in women.
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44% Bias Score
SNP Minister Christina McKelvie Dies Aged 57
Scottish government minister Christina McKelvie died aged 57 on Thursday morning at Glasgow Royal Infirmary after a battle with secondary breast cancer; she was previously treated for breast cancer in 2021 and held various ministerial roles since 2007, including equalities minister and minister for ...
SNP Minister Christina McKelvie Dies Aged 57
Scottish government minister Christina McKelvie died aged 57 on Thursday morning at Glasgow Royal Infirmary after a battle with secondary breast cancer; she was previously treated for breast cancer in 2021 and held various ministerial roles since 2007, including equalities minister and minister for ...
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4% Bias Score
Indwe Hospital Downgrade Sparks Violent Protests in Eastern Cape
Three days of violent protests in Indwe, Eastern Cape, followed the government's plans to downgrade Indwe Hospital, prompting Health MEC Ntandokazi Capa to assure residents that no final decision has been made. The hospital serves a population of 42,600 across 33 villages, leading to community outra...
Indwe Hospital Downgrade Sparks Violent Protests in Eastern Cape
Three days of violent protests in Indwe, Eastern Cape, followed the government's plans to downgrade Indwe Hospital, prompting Health MEC Ntandokazi Capa to assure residents that no final decision has been made. The hospital serves a population of 42,600 across 33 villages, leading to community outra...
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44% Bias Score
Scottish Minister Christina McKelvie Dies at 57 After Cancer Battle
Scottish Government Minister Christina McKelvie died at age 57 following a battle with secondary breast cancer; she served as Drugs and Alcohol Minister, previously holding other ministerial roles, and leaves behind her partner, two children, and two grandchildren.
Scottish Minister Christina McKelvie Dies at 57 After Cancer Battle
Scottish Government Minister Christina McKelvie died at age 57 following a battle with secondary breast cancer; she served as Drugs and Alcohol Minister, previously holding other ministerial roles, and leaves behind her partner, two children, and two grandchildren.
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16% Bias Score
Tattoos Linked to Significantly Increased Skin Cancer and Lymphoma Risk
A study of over 2,000 twins found that people with tattoos had a significantly increased risk of skin cancer (up to 137% for large tattoos) and lymphoma (173% for large tattoos), potentially due to ink accumulating in lymph nodes and triggering chronic inflammation.
Tattoos Linked to Significantly Increased Skin Cancer and Lymphoma Risk
A study of over 2,000 twins found that people with tattoos had a significantly increased risk of skin cancer (up to 137% for large tattoos) and lymphoma (173% for large tattoos), potentially due to ink accumulating in lymph nodes and triggering chronic inflammation.
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48% Bias Score
German Court Rules on Data Privacy for Online Non-Prescription Drug Sales
The German Federal Court of Justice ruled that online sales of non-prescription medications on platforms like Amazon require explicit customer consent for data collection, aligning with GDPR regulations regarding sensitive health data and impacting the approximately 20% market share of online sales ...
German Court Rules on Data Privacy for Online Non-Prescription Drug Sales
The German Federal Court of Justice ruled that online sales of non-prescription medications on platforms like Amazon require explicit customer consent for data collection, aligning with GDPR regulations regarding sensitive health data and impacting the approximately 20% market share of online sales ...
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48% Bias Score
Consortium to Rescue Pennsylvania Hospitals
A consortium is forming to potentially rescue Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, after a previous deal fell apart; a $13 million stopgap measure is in place while negotiations continue.
Consortium to Rescue Pennsylvania Hospitals
A consortium is forming to potentially rescue Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, after a previous deal fell apart; a $13 million stopgap measure is in place while negotiations continue.
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40% Bias Score
Rabies Death Highlights Need for Organ Donor Screening Changes
A Michigan resident died of rabies in January 2025 after receiving an organ transplant in Ohio in December 2024; health officials confirmed the transmission occurred via the transplanted organ, and while organ donors are screened for various diseases, rabies testing is not standard.
Rabies Death Highlights Need for Organ Donor Screening Changes
A Michigan resident died of rabies in January 2025 after receiving an organ transplant in Ohio in December 2024; health officials confirmed the transmission occurred via the transplanted organ, and while organ donors are screened for various diseases, rabies testing is not standard.
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48% Bias Score
Muface Finalizes New Healthcare Agreement After Membership Drop
Muface, a Spanish mutual healthcare provider, finalized a new three-year agreement with Adeslas and Asisa starting May 1, 2025, following a period of crisis; a special period for member changes is open in May and June, after 45,629 members left for public healthcare in January due to contract uncert...
Muface Finalizes New Healthcare Agreement After Membership Drop
Muface, a Spanish mutual healthcare provider, finalized a new three-year agreement with Adeslas and Asisa starting May 1, 2025, following a period of crisis; a special period for member changes is open in May and June, after 45,629 members left for public healthcare in January due to contract uncert...
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40% Bias Score
Michigan Resident Dies of Rabies After Organ Transplant
A Michigan resident died of rabies contracted through an organ transplant in December 2024 at a hospital in Ohio; health officials confirmed the diagnosis and stated there is no public health threat, providing post-exposure care to those potentially exposed.
Michigan Resident Dies of Rabies After Organ Transplant
A Michigan resident died of rabies contracted through an organ transplant in December 2024 at a hospital in Ohio; health officials confirmed the diagnosis and stated there is no public health threat, providing post-exposure care to those potentially exposed.
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32% Bias Score
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