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Severe Obesity Linked to Increased Risk of 16 Diseases
A Johns Hopkins University study of 270,657 people reveals that severe obesity drastically increases the risk of 16 common diseases, including sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver disease, with risks increasing proportionally to BMI.
Severe Obesity Linked to Increased Risk of 16 Diseases
A Johns Hopkins University study of 270,657 people reveals that severe obesity drastically increases the risk of 16 common diseases, including sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver disease, with risks increasing proportionally to BMI.
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52% Bias Score
Malnutrition Cases at Greek Migrant Camp Highlight Systemic Failures
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) found six malnourished children, aged 6 months to 6 years, at a Samos, Greece migrant camp; this is the first time since the 2021 opening, exposing insufficient pediatric care and highlighting the impact of a nine-month aid cut that prevents families from buying fresh ...
Malnutrition Cases at Greek Migrant Camp Highlight Systemic Failures
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) found six malnourished children, aged 6 months to 6 years, at a Samos, Greece migrant camp; this is the first time since the 2021 opening, exposing insufficient pediatric care and highlighting the impact of a nine-month aid cut that prevents families from buying fresh ...
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36% Bias Score
Teenagers' Water Purification Innovation Wins Earthshot Prize
18-year-old Thomas Cermak and 19-year-old Ana Podmanicka won the 2025 Earthshot Prize for their water purification device, PURA, which combines cold atmospheric plasma and photocatalysis to remove pollutants and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. They are the first from Czechia or Slovakia to win the pr...
Teenagers' Water Purification Innovation Wins Earthshot Prize
18-year-old Thomas Cermak and 19-year-old Ana Podmanicka won the 2025 Earthshot Prize for their water purification device, PURA, which combines cold atmospheric plasma and photocatalysis to remove pollutants and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. They are the first from Czechia or Slovakia to win the pr...
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40% Bias Score
Friendship Bench Pilot Aims to Reduce Mental Health Crisis in Sussex
Sussex, UK, is piloting the Friendship Bench program, offering free mental health support through trained lay counselors, achieving an 80% reduction in depression and suicidal thoughts in a similar Zimbabwean program.
Friendship Bench Pilot Aims to Reduce Mental Health Crisis in Sussex
Sussex, UK, is piloting the Friendship Bench program, offering free mental health support through trained lay counselors, achieving an 80% reduction in depression and suicidal thoughts in a similar Zimbabwean program.
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60% Bias Score
Anthocyanin-Rich Foods May Counteract Microplastic Damage
A review of 89 studies suggests anthocyanins, antioxidants in deeply colored fruits and vegetables, may neutralize free radicals released by microplastics, reducing cellular damage and inflammation; further research is needed in humans.
Anthocyanin-Rich Foods May Counteract Microplastic Damage
A review of 89 studies suggests anthocyanins, antioxidants in deeply colored fruits and vegetables, may neutralize free radicals released by microplastics, reducing cellular damage and inflammation; further research is needed in humans.
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40% Bias Score
China Explores Time Banks to Address Eldercare Challenges
China faces a rapidly aging population (22% over 60 by end 2024), prompting the government to develop a comprehensive eldercare system by 2029, including home-based care and community support, while exploring supplemental models like time banks, already successful in some countries.
China Explores Time Banks to Address Eldercare Challenges
China faces a rapidly aging population (22% over 60 by end 2024), prompting the government to develop a comprehensive eldercare system by 2029, including home-based care and community support, while exploring supplemental models like time banks, already successful in some countries.
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60% Bias Score
Postcode Lottery Leaves Thousands of Prostate Cancer Patients Facing Increased Death Risk
In January 2024, only two-thirds of English NHS trusts met the 62-day target for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, leaving 1,559 men with delayed treatment, with 435 waiting over 104 days, highlighting a concerning 'postcode lottery' in care.
Postcode Lottery Leaves Thousands of Prostate Cancer Patients Facing Increased Death Risk
In January 2024, only two-thirds of English NHS trusts met the 62-day target for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, leaving 1,559 men with delayed treatment, with 435 waiting over 104 days, highlighting a concerning 'postcode lottery' in care.
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48% Bias Score
Healthcare Sector Volatility: Trump's Policies and Market Uncertainties
Recent market volatility, driven by Trump's trade policies and US market uncertainties, has negatively impacted the healthcare sector, particularly pharmaceutical companies, despite its generally defensive nature and strong long-term growth prospects due to an aging population and technological adva...
Healthcare Sector Volatility: Trump's Policies and Market Uncertainties
Recent market volatility, driven by Trump's trade policies and US market uncertainties, has negatively impacted the healthcare sector, particularly pharmaceutical companies, despite its generally defensive nature and strong long-term growth prospects due to an aging population and technological adva...
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36% Bias Score
NSW Junior Doctor Strike Causes Widespread Hospital Disruptions
Junior doctors in NSW, Australia, staged a 72-hour strike from Tuesday, resulting in 370 elective surgery cancellations, 3020 outpatient appointment cancellations, and chemotherapy cancellations for 486 cancer patients; hospitals are offering locums over $2000 per day to cover.
NSW Junior Doctor Strike Causes Widespread Hospital Disruptions
Junior doctors in NSW, Australia, staged a 72-hour strike from Tuesday, resulting in 370 elective surgery cancellations, 3020 outpatient appointment cancellations, and chemotherapy cancellations for 486 cancer patients; hospitals are offering locums over $2000 per day to cover.
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56% Bias Score
Surge in Complaints Highlights Dangers of Unconventional Healthcare Practices in France
The French Miviludes reported a significant increase in complaints about unconventional healthcare practices in 2024, with health and well-being representing 37% of all complaints from 2022-2024, raising concerns about the substitution of proven treatments with potentially harmful practices within h...
Surge in Complaints Highlights Dangers of Unconventional Healthcare Practices in France
The French Miviludes reported a significant increase in complaints about unconventional healthcare practices in 2024, with health and well-being representing 37% of all complaints from 2022-2024, raising concerns about the substitution of proven treatments with potentially harmful practices within h...
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60% Bias Score
Federal Judge Blocks Biden's Nursing Home Staffing Mandate
A Texas judge blocked the Biden administration's rule requiring increased nursing home staffing, citing inconsistencies with existing laws, after nursing homes challenged the rule, which would have cost \$6.8 billion and required hiring over 100,000 more staff.
Federal Judge Blocks Biden's Nursing Home Staffing Mandate
A Texas judge blocked the Biden administration's rule requiring increased nursing home staffing, citing inconsistencies with existing laws, after nursing homes challenged the rule, which would have cost \$6.8 billion and required hiring over 100,000 more staff.
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52% Bias Score
China's Plan for Eldercare: Addressing a Rapidly Aging Population
China's rapidly aging population, with 310 million people over 60 by the end of 2024, necessitates a new eldercare system by 2029; the government's plan focuses on home-based care through community committees, including day-care centers and personalized services, and may incorporate a time bank syst...
China's Plan for Eldercare: Addressing a Rapidly Aging Population
China's rapidly aging population, with 310 million people over 60 by the end of 2024, necessitates a new eldercare system by 2029; the government's plan focuses on home-based care through community committees, including day-care centers and personalized services, and may incorporate a time bank syst...
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44% Bias Score
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