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Over 50% of British Births Now Medically Assisted, Driven by Rising Caesarean Rates
A 2023 audit of NHS maternity care revealed that 50.6% of the 592,594 births involved medical intervention (caesareans, forceps, or ventouse), a significant increase driven by rising caesarean rates (from 25% in 2015-16 to 38.9% in 2023) due to factors like older mothers and increased obesity.
Over 50% of British Births Now Medically Assisted, Driven by Rising Caesarean Rates
A 2023 audit of NHS maternity care revealed that 50.6% of the 592,594 births involved medical intervention (caesareans, forceps, or ventouse), a significant increase driven by rising caesarean rates (from 25% in 2015-16 to 38.9% in 2023) due to factors like older mothers and increased obesity.
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24% Bias Score
Mexico Increases Tax on Sugary Drinks: A Health Measure or Revenue Generator?
Mexico, a world leader in soft drink consumption, increased its tax on sugary beverages in 2024, aiming to curb obesity and diabetes; however, the effectiveness of this measure as a health initiative versus a revenue-generating tool remains debated.
Mexico Increases Tax on Sugary Drinks: A Health Measure or Revenue Generator?
Mexico, a world leader in soft drink consumption, increased its tax on sugary beverages in 2024, aiming to curb obesity and diabetes; however, the effectiveness of this measure as a health initiative versus a revenue-generating tool remains debated.
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24% Bias Score
Childhood Obesity Surpasses Undernutrition Globally
For the first time, obesity surpasses underweight as the leading form of malnutrition among children and adolescents aged 5-19 globally, driven by increased consumption of ultra-processed foods, according to a new UNICEF report.
Childhood Obesity Surpasses Undernutrition Globally
For the first time, obesity surpasses underweight as the leading form of malnutrition among children and adolescents aged 5-19 globally, driven by increased consumption of ultra-processed foods, according to a new UNICEF report.
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28% Bias Score
Childhood Obesity Surpasses Underweight Globally
A UN report reveals that for the first time, more children worldwide are obese than underweight, driven by the rise of ultra-processed foods, impacting health and development.
Childhood Obesity Surpasses Underweight Globally
A UN report reveals that for the first time, more children worldwide are obese than underweight, driven by the rise of ultra-processed foods, impacting health and development.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Administration Releases Second Make America Healthy Again Report on Childhood Chronic Illnesses
The Trump administration released its second Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) report on childhood chronic illnesses, prioritizing an overhaul of the vaccine injury system and tighter prescription oversight while avoiding direct restrictions on pesticides, despite previous statements.
Trump Administration Releases Second Make America Healthy Again Report on Childhood Chronic Illnesses
The Trump administration released its second Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) report on childhood chronic illnesses, prioritizing an overhaul of the vaccine injury system and tighter prescription oversight while avoiding direct restrictions on pesticides, despite previous statements.
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56% Bias Score
Germany's Fight Against Synthetic Opioids: Essen's Model and National Concerns
Amidst a rising tide of synthetic opioid abuse in Germany, Essen's innovative approach to harm reduction, coupled with national initiatives, aims to prevent a crisis similar to those seen in other countries.
Germany's Fight Against Synthetic Opioids: Essen's Model and National Concerns
Amidst a rising tide of synthetic opioid abuse in Germany, Essen's innovative approach to harm reduction, coupled with national initiatives, aims to prevent a crisis similar to those seen in other countries.
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20% Bias Score
France's August Heatwave Caused at Least 280 Excess Deaths
During France's second heatwave of 2024 (August 8-19), at least 280 more deaths than expected occurred, a 5% increase primarily affecting those 75 and older, according to Santé publique France.
France's August Heatwave Caused at Least 280 Excess Deaths
During France's second heatwave of 2024 (August 8-19), at least 280 more deaths than expected occurred, a 5% increase primarily affecting those 75 and older, according to Santé publique France.
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12% Bias Score
Munich Cafe Owner's Appeal Rejected Amidst Repeated Hygiene Violations
A Munich cafe owner's appeal against a fine for serving unfit food was rejected due to his absence from court, marked by a late-night sick note; the cafe faced 56 hygiene violations, including rodent infestation and unsanitary conditions.
Munich Cafe Owner's Appeal Rejected Amidst Repeated Hygiene Violations
A Munich cafe owner's appeal against a fine for serving unfit food was rejected due to his absence from court, marked by a late-night sick note; the cafe faced 56 hygiene violations, including rodent infestation and unsanitary conditions.
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4% Bias Score
US$100 Million Partnership to Revolutionize Women's Health Research
Melinda French Gates and Regina Dugan launch a US$100 million joint initiative to fund women's health research and development, addressing long-neglected conditions and aiming to close the gender health gap.
US$100 Million Partnership to Revolutionize Women's Health Research
Melinda French Gates and Regina Dugan launch a US$100 million joint initiative to fund women's health research and development, addressing long-neglected conditions and aiming to close the gender health gap.
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48% Bias Score
Increased Miscarriage Risk Linked to CT Scans Before Pregnancy
A large Canadian study found women who had CT scans in the month before pregnancy faced a higher risk of miscarriage and babies with genetic abnormalities, prompting calls for prioritizing alternative imaging methods for women of childbearing age.
Increased Miscarriage Risk Linked to CT Scans Before Pregnancy
A large Canadian study found women who had CT scans in the month before pregnancy faced a higher risk of miscarriage and babies with genetic abnormalities, prompting calls for prioritizing alternative imaging methods for women of childbearing age.
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24% Bias Score
Australia Approves World-First Koala Chlamydia Vaccine
Australia has approved a world-first vaccine to combat the chlamydia epidemic decimating its koala population, a disease responsible for up to half of koala deaths in the wild, with some colonies facing extinction.
Australia Approves World-First Koala Chlamydia Vaccine
Australia has approved a world-first vaccine to combat the chlamydia epidemic decimating its koala population, a disease responsible for up to half of koala deaths in the wild, with some colonies facing extinction.
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24% Bias Score
Moscow reports 2000 robotic surgeries in first 7 months of 2025
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that 2000 robotic surgeries were performed in the first seven months of 2025, matching the total number for all of 2024, marking robotic surgery's rise as a new standard in cancer treatment.
Moscow reports 2000 robotic surgeries in first 7 months of 2025
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that 2000 robotic surgeries were performed in the first seven months of 2025, matching the total number for all of 2024, marking robotic surgery's rise as a new standard in cancer treatment.
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48% Bias Score
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