Poet Battles Mental Illness, Finds Healing in Children's Hospital
In Daniele Mencarelli's "The House of Gazes," a poet battling mental illness finds solace and healing while working as a janitor in a Roman children's hospital, ultimately finding liberation through bearing witness and writing poetry.
Poet Battles Mental Illness, Finds Healing in Children's Hospital
In Daniele Mencarelli's "The House of Gazes," a poet battling mental illness finds solace and healing while working as a janitor in a Roman children's hospital, ultimately finding liberation through bearing witness and writing poetry.
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40% Bias Score
Unexpected HIV Diagnosis in India Highlights Testing Gaps and Stigma
A 38-year-old Austrian man, Christopher Klettermayer, discovered his HIV-positive status unexpectedly during a mandatory test at an Indian ashram in 2014, after months of undiagnosed illness in Austria, prompting a personal journey of acceptance and advocacy against the stigma surrounding the virus.
Unexpected HIV Diagnosis in India Highlights Testing Gaps and Stigma
A 38-year-old Austrian man, Christopher Klettermayer, discovered his HIV-positive status unexpectedly during a mandatory test at an Indian ashram in 2014, after months of undiagnosed illness in Austria, prompting a personal journey of acceptance and advocacy against the stigma surrounding the virus.
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28% Bias Score
SoVD's "Schwarzbuch sozial" Exposes Systemic Flaws in Lower Saxony Social Welfare System
The SoVD's annual "Schwarzbuch sozial" documents numerous cases of excessively delayed and poorly handled social benefit applications in Lower Saxony, Germany, primarily impacting low-income individuals with disabilities, exposing systemic flaws in the social welfare system.
SoVD's "Schwarzbuch sozial" Exposes Systemic Flaws in Lower Saxony Social Welfare System
The SoVD's annual "Schwarzbuch sozial" documents numerous cases of excessively delayed and poorly handled social benefit applications in Lower Saxony, Germany, primarily impacting low-income individuals with disabilities, exposing systemic flaws in the social welfare system.
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36% Bias Score
Magic Johnson's 1991 HIV Announcement: A Turning Point in AIDS Awareness
On November 7, 1991, NBA star Earvin "Magic" Johnson publicly revealed his HIV-positive status, shattering societal stigmas and increasing HIV testing rates, particularly among heterosexual Black and Latino men in the US.
Magic Johnson's 1991 HIV Announcement: A Turning Point in AIDS Awareness
On November 7, 1991, NBA star Earvin "Magic" Johnson publicly revealed his HIV-positive status, shattering societal stigmas and increasing HIV testing rates, particularly among heterosexual Black and Latino men in the US.
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40% Bias Score
Lenacapavir: A Highly Effective but Expensive HIV Drug
Lenacapavir, a new HIV drug from Gilead, offers near-100% efficacy with twice-yearly injections but faces accessibility challenges due to its $40,000 annual cost, although Gilead is negotiating lower prices in 120 low-income countries.
Lenacapavir: A Highly Effective but Expensive HIV Drug
Lenacapavir, a new HIV drug from Gilead, offers near-100% efficacy with twice-yearly injections but faces accessibility challenges due to its $40,000 annual cost, although Gilead is negotiating lower prices in 120 low-income countries.
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60% Bias Score
Air Pollution Exacerbates Inflammation in Heart Failure Patients
A study presented at the American Heart Association's 2024 Scientific Sessions found that air pollution significantly increases inflammation biomarkers (CCL27 and IL-18) in heart failure patients, but not in healthy individuals, highlighting the increased vulnerability of this population during peri...
Air Pollution Exacerbates Inflammation in Heart Failure Patients
A study presented at the American Heart Association's 2024 Scientific Sessions found that air pollution significantly increases inflammation biomarkers (CCL27 and IL-18) in heart failure patients, but not in healthy individuals, highlighting the increased vulnerability of this population during peri...
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32% Bias Score
Anxiety Disorders Significantly Impact US Job Seekers
A recent CDC report reveals that 20% of American adults experienced anxiety symptoms in 2022; this, coupled with the nearly 40 million Americans already diagnosed with anxiety disorders, significantly impacts the job search process for this population, emphasizing the need for greater support and un...
Anxiety Disorders Significantly Impact US Job Seekers
A recent CDC report reveals that 20% of American adults experienced anxiety symptoms in 2022; this, coupled with the nearly 40 million Americans already diagnosed with anxiety disorders, significantly impacts the job search process for this population, emphasizing the need for greater support and un...
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Family Doctors to Strike Over Controversial Payment System
Turkish family doctors will strike December 2-6, protesting a new performance-based payment system deemed overly burdensome and harmful to patient care, prompting concerns about access to primary healthcare services and the potential for a mass exodus of family doctors from the public system.
Turkish Family Doctors to Strike Over Controversial Payment System
Turkish family doctors will strike December 2-6, protesting a new performance-based payment system deemed overly burdensome and harmful to patient care, prompting concerns about access to primary healthcare services and the potential for a mass exodus of family doctors from the public system.
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56% Bias Score
Man Survives Near-Death Experiences, Battles "Suicide Disease"
A 47-year-old man, Josh, recounts surviving multiple near-death experiences and his 12-year battle with trigeminal neuralgia (TGN), a debilitating condition causing extreme facial pain that led to three comas; he is currently in remission.
Man Survives Near-Death Experiences, Battles "Suicide Disease"
A 47-year-old man, Josh, recounts surviving multiple near-death experiences and his 12-year battle with trigeminal neuralgia (TGN), a debilitating condition causing extreme facial pain that led to three comas; he is currently in remission.
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36% Bias Score
UK Parliament Approves Bill to Legalize Physician-Assisted Dying
The UK Parliament's lower house voted to legalize physician-assisted dying for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of under six months, with safeguards such as approval from two doctors and a High Court judge, following a passionate debate and despite concerns over palliative care access.
UK Parliament Approves Bill to Legalize Physician-Assisted Dying
The UK Parliament's lower house voted to legalize physician-assisted dying for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of under six months, with safeguards such as approval from two doctors and a High Court judge, following a passionate debate and despite concerns over palliative care access.
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44% Bias Score
Irregular Sleep Patterns Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Risk
A study of 72,269 participants aged 40-79 found a 26% increased risk of cardiovascular events among those with irregular sleep schedules, regardless of total sleep time, highlighting the importance of consistent sleep patterns for heart health.
Irregular Sleep Patterns Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Risk
A study of 72,269 participants aged 40-79 found a 26% increased risk of cardiovascular events among those with irregular sleep schedules, regardless of total sleep time, highlighting the importance of consistent sleep patterns for heart health.
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20% Bias Score
Chester Hospital Executives Testify at Letby Inquiry, Revealing Systemic Failures
The Thirlwall Inquiry heard evidence from Countess of Chester Hospital executives, revealing delays in addressing concerns about Lucy Letby, potential conflicts of interest, and failures in communication that allowed her actions to continue for months.
Chester Hospital Executives Testify at Letby Inquiry, Revealing Systemic Failures
The Thirlwall Inquiry heard evidence from Countess of Chester Hospital executives, revealing delays in addressing concerns about Lucy Letby, potential conflicts of interest, and failures in communication that allowed her actions to continue for months.
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36% Bias Score