FDA Proposes Nicotine Reduction in Cigarettes, Raising Black Market Concerns
The FDA proposed a rule to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes to 0.7 mg/gram, aiming to reduce smoking-related diseases; however, experts warn this could boost black market sales by criminal cartels.
FDA Proposes Nicotine Reduction in Cigarettes, Raising Black Market Concerns
The FDA proposed a rule to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes to 0.7 mg/gram, aiming to reduce smoking-related diseases; however, experts warn this could boost black market sales by criminal cartels.
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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
Sedentary Jobs Increase Insomnia Risk for 80% of US Workforce
A new study shows that 80% of the US workforce, largely in sedentary roles, faces a significantly higher risk of insomnia due to job design factors such as work schedules and physical activity levels, leading to various health problems.
Sedentary Jobs Increase Insomnia Risk for 80% of US Workforce
A new study shows that 80% of the US workforce, largely in sedentary roles, faces a significantly higher risk of insomnia due to job design factors such as work schedules and physical activity levels, leading to various health problems.
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40% Bias Score
AI's Rise in Mental Health: Accessibility or Risk?
A psychologist lost a patient who preferred ChatGPT's diagnosis, illustrating a growing trend of using AI for mental health support; a survey shows that one in four Americans would choose AI over a psychologist, raising concerns about accessibility and the potential misuse of AI.
AI's Rise in Mental Health: Accessibility or Risk?
A psychologist lost a patient who preferred ChatGPT's diagnosis, illustrating a growing trend of using AI for mental health support; a survey shows that one in four Americans would choose AI over a psychologist, raising concerns about accessibility and the potential misuse of AI.
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36% Bias Score
Revised Obesity Diagnostic Criteria Proposed Due to BMI Limitations
A new study criticizes the Body Mass Index (BMI) as the sole diagnostic for obesity, proposing alternative methods incorporating waist circumference or direct body fat measurement alongside BMI, supported by 76 professional societies and patient groups, due to the high number of affected people (ove...
Revised Obesity Diagnostic Criteria Proposed Due to BMI Limitations
A new study criticizes the Body Mass Index (BMI) as the sole diagnostic for obesity, proposing alternative methods incorporating waist circumference or direct body fat measurement alongside BMI, supported by 76 professional societies and patient groups, due to the high number of affected people (ove...
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36% 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
European Push for Uniform "Right to be Forgotten" for Cancer Survivors"
Multiple European countries have implemented laws granting cancer survivors the "right to be forgotten" regarding their medical history in financial matters, with variations in implementation, prompting a push for a harmonized EU-wide law.
European Push for Uniform "Right to be Forgotten" for Cancer Survivors"
Multiple European countries have implemented laws granting cancer survivors the "right to be forgotten" regarding their medical history in financial matters, with variations in implementation, prompting a push for a harmonized EU-wide law.
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24% Bias Score
New Jersey to Stockpile Abortion Drug Amidst Concerns Over Federal Restrictions
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced plans to stockpile the abortion drug mifepristone, citing concerns over potential federal restrictions under the incoming Trump administration; this proactive measure aims to ensure continued access to reproductive healthcare for women in the state.
New Jersey to Stockpile Abortion Drug Amidst Concerns Over Federal Restrictions
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced plans to stockpile the abortion drug mifepristone, citing concerns over potential federal restrictions under the incoming Trump administration; this proactive measure aims to ensure continued access to reproductive healthcare for women in the state.
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44% Bias Score
EU Launches Action Plan to Combat Rising Cyberattacks on Hospitals
The European Commission is launching a cybersecurity action plan for the health sector on Wednesday, allocating funds to improve infrastructure and information sharing to counter rising cyberattacks that cost hospitals an average of €300,000 per major incident.
EU Launches Action Plan to Combat Rising Cyberattacks on Hospitals
The European Commission is launching a cybersecurity action plan for the health sector on Wednesday, allocating funds to improve infrastructure and information sharing to counter rising cyberattacks that cost hospitals an average of €300,000 per major incident.
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16% Bias Score
UMC Utrecht Improves Breast Cancer Detection for Women with Dense Breast Tissue
UMC Utrecht is conducting a seven-year trial using additional scans (shortened MRI or contrast mammograms) for breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, addressing the higher cancer risk and detection difficulty in this group.
UMC Utrecht Improves Breast Cancer Detection for Women with Dense Breast Tissue
UMC Utrecht is conducting a seven-year trial using additional scans (shortened MRI or contrast mammograms) for breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, addressing the higher cancer risk and detection difficulty in this group.
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32% 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
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