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WHO Report: Insufficient Funding Threatens Global TB Control Efforts
The WHO reports that tuberculosis (TB) still kills 1.5 million people yearly, despite saving 79 million lives since 2000. Reduced funding threatens anti-TB programs in 27 countries, with increases in childhood TB cases observed in Europe and Central Asia.
WHO Report: Insufficient Funding Threatens Global TB Control Efforts
The WHO reports that tuberculosis (TB) still kills 1.5 million people yearly, despite saving 79 million lives since 2000. Reduced funding threatens anti-TB programs in 27 countries, with increases in childhood TB cases observed in Europe and Central Asia.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Administration Closes Office of Long COVID Research
The Trump administration is closing the Office of Long COVID Research and Practice (OLC) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) this week as part of its reorganization, despite previous commitments to long COVID research funding and the significant number of Americans affected by l...
Trump Administration Closes Office of Long COVID Research
The Trump administration is closing the Office of Long COVID Research and Practice (OLC) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) this week as part of its reorganization, despite previous commitments to long COVID research funding and the significant number of Americans affected by l...
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40% Bias Score
HHS Recalls \$11.4 Billion in COVID-19 Funds
The Department of Health and Human Services is recalling \$11.4 billion in pandemic-related funds, impacting COVID-19 testing, vaccination efforts, and programs addressing health disparities; this follows other budget cuts under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite ongoing health concerns.
HHS Recalls \$11.4 Billion in COVID-19 Funds
The Department of Health and Human Services is recalling \$11.4 billion in pandemic-related funds, impacting COVID-19 testing, vaccination efforts, and programs addressing health disparities; this follows other budget cuts under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite ongoing health concerns.
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68% Bias Score
Netherlands Sees 10% Rise in Euthanasia Cases in 2024
In 2024, almost 10,000 people in the Netherlands died by euthanasia—a 10% increase from 2023—mostly due to long-term physical illnesses, with a rise in dual euthanasia cases also noted, prompting increased debate and scrutiny.
Netherlands Sees 10% Rise in Euthanasia Cases in 2024
In 2024, almost 10,000 people in the Netherlands died by euthanasia—a 10% increase from 2023—mostly due to long-term physical illnesses, with a rise in dual euthanasia cases also noted, prompting increased debate and scrutiny.
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36% Bias Score
Belize Hotel Death Investigation: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Suspected
Three American women died in a Belize hotel room on February 22; authorities are investigating carbon monoxide poisoning as a possible cause, prompting the resort's temporary closure while awaiting further testing and the release of autopsy results.
Belize Hotel Death Investigation: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Suspected
Three American women died in a Belize hotel room on February 22; authorities are investigating carbon monoxide poisoning as a possible cause, prompting the resort's temporary closure while awaiting further testing and the release of autopsy results.
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40% Bias Score
Los Angeles Recovers from Devastating Fires: Tourism Remains Strong
Devastating January 2024 fires in Los Angeles County resulted in 29 deaths and widespread damage, but over 98% of the city remains open for tourism, with attractions like the Fairmont hotels and the Getty Museum unaffected, and the city actively promoting its recovery.
Los Angeles Recovers from Devastating Fires: Tourism Remains Strong
Devastating January 2024 fires in Los Angeles County resulted in 29 deaths and widespread damage, but over 98% of the city remains open for tourism, with attractions like the Fairmont hotels and the Getty Museum unaffected, and the city actively promoting its recovery.
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44% Bias Score
Baby in Critical Condition After Paracetamol Overdose at Glasgow Hospital
An eight-week-old baby in Glasgow is in critical condition after receiving ten times the recommended dose of paracetamol during a hospital surgery; the hospital has launched an investigation, and the parents have lost trust in the facility.
Baby in Critical Condition After Paracetamol Overdose at Glasgow Hospital
An eight-week-old baby in Glasgow is in critical condition after receiving ten times the recommended dose of paracetamol during a hospital surgery; the hospital has launched an investigation, and the parents have lost trust in the facility.
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52% Bias Score
Measles Exposure on Amtrak Train in D.C.
A measles-infected individual rode Amtrak Northeast Regional 175 on March 19, potentially exposing passengers; they also visited a D.C. urgent care center on March 22, prompting health officials to urge those potentially exposed to contact them.
Measles Exposure on Amtrak Train in D.C.
A measles-infected individual rode Amtrak Northeast Regional 175 on March 19, potentially exposing passengers; they also visited a D.C. urgent care center on March 22, prompting health officials to urge those potentially exposed to contact them.
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40% Bias Score
Conflicting Statements Emerge in Crozer Health Bankruptcy Case
Attorneys for Crozer Health's parent company announced a potential partnership with Delaware County and Penn Medicine to prevent the health system's closure, although Penn Medicine denies these claims; a Delaware County foundation is providing \$13 million in emergency funding.
Conflicting Statements Emerge in Crozer Health Bankruptcy Case
Attorneys for Crozer Health's parent company announced a potential partnership with Delaware County and Penn Medicine to prevent the health system's closure, although Penn Medicine denies these claims; a Delaware County foundation is providing \$13 million in emergency funding.
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40% Bias Score
Andalusian Health Service Offers Short-Term Medical Contracts Amidst Staffing Crisis
The Andalusian Health Service (SAS) is offering short-term medical contracts (one to three months), contradicting previous promises of stability, prompting union criticism and a public protest with 100,000 signatures delivered to the regional president.
Andalusian Health Service Offers Short-Term Medical Contracts Amidst Staffing Crisis
The Andalusian Health Service (SAS) is offering short-term medical contracts (one to three months), contradicting previous promises of stability, prompting union criticism and a public protest with 100,000 signatures delivered to the regional president.
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52% Bias Score
Belarus's E-Health System Delayed by Sanctions, New Launch Date Set for 2025
Belarus aims to launch a national e-health system by the end of 2025, but sanctions forced a contractor change and a budget shift from an initial \$57 million contract with Ericsson Nikola Tesla to domestic funding after the World Bank classified its loans to Belarus as non-performing, delaying the ...
Belarus's E-Health System Delayed by Sanctions, New Launch Date Set for 2025
Belarus aims to launch a national e-health system by the end of 2025, but sanctions forced a contractor change and a budget shift from an initial \$57 million contract with Ericsson Nikola Tesla to domestic funding after the World Bank classified its loans to Belarus as non-performing, delaying the ...
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32% Bias Score
Texas Bill Seeks to Restrict SNAP Benefits for Junk Food
Texas lawmakers are considering restricting the use of SNAP benefits for junk food, mirroring similar proposals in the U.S. House and Senate. The bill aims to align SNAP with its intended focus on nutritious food, sparking debate about individual choice and access to healthy options.
Texas Bill Seeks to Restrict SNAP Benefits for Junk Food
Texas lawmakers are considering restricting the use of SNAP benefits for junk food, mirroring similar proposals in the U.S. House and Senate. The bill aims to align SNAP with its intended focus on nutritious food, sparking debate about individual choice and access to healthy options.
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48% Bias Score
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