New Jersey to Stockpile Abortion Medication, Defying Potential Federal Restrictions
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Tuesday that his state will stockpile mifepristone, a medication used in abortions, to ensure access to reproductive healthcare, defying potential federal restrictions under the incoming Trump administration, joining similar efforts in Massachusetts and Cali...
New Jersey to Stockpile Abortion Medication, Defying Potential Federal Restrictions
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Tuesday that his state will stockpile mifepristone, a medication used in abortions, to ensure access to reproductive healthcare, defying potential federal restrictions under the incoming Trump administration, joining similar efforts in Massachusetts and Cali...
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40% Bias Score
Linda Nolan, Singer and Nolan Sister, Dies at 65
Linda Nolan, a member of the 1970s pop group the Nolans, died at age 65 on January 15, 2024, after a long battle with cancer that initially began in 2005 and resurfaced in 2017, ultimately spreading to her brain; her death prompted grief from fellow entertainers and fans and highlights the devastati...
Linda Nolan, Singer and Nolan Sister, Dies at 65
Linda Nolan, a member of the 1970s pop group the Nolans, died at age 65 on January 15, 2024, after a long battle with cancer that initially began in 2005 and resurfaced in 2017, ultimately spreading to her brain; her death prompted grief from fellow entertainers and fans and highlights the devastati...
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16% Bias Score
German Health Insurance Faces Funding Crisis Amidst Rising Costs and Stagnant Growth
Germany's statutory health insurance faces a funding crisis due to rising costs from aging and medical advancements, coupled with stagnant economic growth. Contribution rates have surged to 42.3 percent, exceeding a 2019 promise, sparking debate over solutions like taxing capital gains or implementi...
German Health Insurance Faces Funding Crisis Amidst Rising Costs and Stagnant Growth
Germany's statutory health insurance faces a funding crisis due to rising costs from aging and medical advancements, coupled with stagnant economic growth. Contribution rates have surged to 42.3 percent, exceeding a 2019 promise, sparking debate over solutions like taxing capital gains or implementi...
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36% Bias Score
German ePA Pilot Launch Amidst Security and Education Concerns
Starting Wednesday, 80 Franconian medical facilities begin testing Germany's electronic patient file (ePA) in a pilot program, despite concerns about security and user education, aiming for nationwide rollout after addressing these issues.
German ePA Pilot Launch Amidst Security and Education Concerns
Starting Wednesday, 80 Franconian medical facilities begin testing Germany's electronic patient file (ePA) in a pilot program, despite concerns about security and user education, aiming for nationwide rollout after addressing these issues.
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44% Bias Score
1.4 Million Diagnosed Alcohol Addictions in Germany in 2023
A Barmer health insurance study reveals that 1.4 million Germans received an alcohol addiction diagnosis in 2023, a decrease from 1.5 million in 2022. Regional variations were significant, with Mecklenburg-Vorpommern showing the highest percentage (2.61%) and Hessen the lowest (1.45%).
1.4 Million Diagnosed Alcohol Addictions in Germany in 2023
A Barmer health insurance study reveals that 1.4 million Germans received an alcohol addiction diagnosis in 2023, a decrease from 1.5 million in 2022. Regional variations were significant, with Mecklenburg-Vorpommern showing the highest percentage (2.61%) and Hessen the lowest (1.45%).
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36% Bias Score
Black Ice Causes Multiple Deaths and Hundreds of Accidents in Bavaria
Widespread black ice in Bavaria, Germany caused at least three deaths and numerous injuries in over 200 traffic accidents on the morning of February 2, 2024, particularly affecting Franconia, Lower Bavaria, Upper Palatinate, and Swabia, resulting in school closures and strained emergency services.
Black Ice Causes Multiple Deaths and Hundreds of Accidents in Bavaria
Widespread black ice in Bavaria, Germany caused at least three deaths and numerous injuries in over 200 traffic accidents on the morning of February 2, 2024, particularly affecting Franconia, Lower Bavaria, Upper Palatinate, and Swabia, resulting in school closures and strained emergency services.
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28% Bias Score
Flu Jab Extended to 50-64 Year Olds Amidst High Infection Rates in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's Public Health Agency (PHA) urges everyone eligible for a free flu jab to get vaccinated as the offer is extended to 50-64-year-olds due to high flu and respiratory infection rates stressing hospitals and emergency departments; uptake has been unusually low this year.
Flu Jab Extended to 50-64 Year Olds Amidst High Infection Rates in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's Public Health Agency (PHA) urges everyone eligible for a free flu jab to get vaccinated as the offer is extended to 50-64-year-olds due to high flu and respiratory infection rates stressing hospitals and emergency departments; uptake has been unusually low this year.
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52% Bias Score
UK Vaccine Injury Payment Scheme Faces Criticism for Delays and Insufficient Compensation
The UK's Covid-19 vaccine damage payment scheme is criticized for being "inadequate and inefficient," with thousands of claims delayed and many recipients finding the £120,000 payout insufficient, prompting calls for reform.
UK Vaccine Injury Payment Scheme Faces Criticism for Delays and Insufficient Compensation
The UK's Covid-19 vaccine damage payment scheme is criticized for being "inadequate and inefficient," with thousands of claims delayed and many recipients finding the £120,000 payout insufficient, prompting calls for reform.
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56% Bias Score
HMPV Infections Rise, but WHO Says No Global Emergency
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections are increasing in some areas, particularly in China and Mexico, but the World Health Organization (WHO) does not consider it a global emergency; Mexico confirmed around 160 cases by January 6th, 2025, with one probable death under investigation.
HMPV Infections Rise, but WHO Says No Global Emergency
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections are increasing in some areas, particularly in China and Mexico, but the World Health Organization (WHO) does not consider it a global emergency; Mexico confirmed around 160 cases by January 6th, 2025, with one probable death under investigation.
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40% Bias Score
Danielle Fishel Completes Cancer Treatment
Danielle Fishel, the "Boy Meets World" actress, announced the completion of her active cancer treatment for DCIS, a form of breast cancer, on her podcast, "Pod Meets World". She received radiation therapy but not surgery or chemotherapy and will now start Tamoxifen.
Danielle Fishel Completes Cancer Treatment
Danielle Fishel, the "Boy Meets World" actress, announced the completion of her active cancer treatment for DCIS, a form of breast cancer, on her podcast, "Pod Meets World". She received radiation therapy but not surgery or chemotherapy and will now start Tamoxifen.
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8% Bias Score
Japan's COVID-19 Toll After Five Years: 70 Million Infections, 130,000 Deaths
Five years after Japan's first confirmed COVID-19 case, over 70 million infections and 130,000 deaths are recorded, with seasonal outbreaks continuing despite a decline in yearly fatalities.
Japan's COVID-19 Toll After Five Years: 70 Million Infections, 130,000 Deaths
Five years after Japan's first confirmed COVID-19 case, over 70 million infections and 130,000 deaths are recorded, with seasonal outbreaks continuing despite a decline in yearly fatalities.
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20% Bias Score
Spain's Respiratory Infection Rate Increases, Straining Healthcare Services
In early January, Spain's acute respiratory infection rate was 639.8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, exceeding previous weeks and exceeding the epidemic threshold for influenza in late December; however, the Minister of Health Mónica García highlighted that the country has instruments to address the ...
Spain's Respiratory Infection Rate Increases, Straining Healthcare Services
In early January, Spain's acute respiratory infection rate was 639.8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, exceeding previous weeks and exceeding the epidemic threshold for influenza in late December; however, the Minister of Health Mónica García highlighted that the country has instruments to address the ...
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44% Bias Score