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WHO Simulation Highlights Permafrost Pathogen Threat
A World Health Organization (WHO) exercise, "Exercise Polaris," simulated a deadly virus, "Mammothpox," emerging from a thawing mammoth, infecting scientists and spreading globally; highlighting the real threat of ancient pathogens released by climate change.
WHO Simulation Highlights Permafrost Pathogen Threat
A World Health Organization (WHO) exercise, "Exercise Polaris," simulated a deadly virus, "Mammothpox," emerging from a thawing mammoth, infecting scientists and spreading globally; highlighting the real threat of ancient pathogens released by climate change.
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40% Bias Score
Unexpected Friendship Forged in Grief Highlights Need for Better Bereavement Support
After her son George died from pneumonia in 2012, Rhian Mannings and nurse Andrea Evans formed an unlikely friendship highlighting the critical need for better bereavement support for families and healthcare professionals, as Rhian's husband tragically took his own life five days after George's deat...
Unexpected Friendship Forged in Grief Highlights Need for Better Bereavement Support
After her son George died from pneumonia in 2012, Rhian Mannings and nurse Andrea Evans formed an unlikely friendship highlighting the critical need for better bereavement support for families and healthcare professionals, as Rhian's husband tragically took his own life five days after George's deat...
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24% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak: Inadequate Federal Response and Vaccine Misinformation
The U.S. is experiencing a severe measles outbreak with over 700 cases and three deaths, despite vaccine availability. The federal response is deemed insufficient, partly due to the Health Secretary's anti-vaccine stance, and the actual case count is estimated to be five times higher than reported.
Measles Outbreak: Inadequate Federal Response and Vaccine Misinformation
The U.S. is experiencing a severe measles outbreak with over 700 cases and three deaths, despite vaccine availability. The federal response is deemed insufficient, partly due to the Health Secretary's anti-vaccine stance, and the actual case count is estimated to be five times higher than reported.
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52% Bias Score
French Man Seeks Assisted Dying in Belgium Due to Parkinson's
A 48-year-old French man, Pierre, will travel to Belgium for assisted dying due to incurable Parkinson's disease, highlighting the limitations of French law and sparking debate over end-of-life choices, influenced by religious and political viewpoints.
French Man Seeks Assisted Dying in Belgium Due to Parkinson's
A 48-year-old French man, Pierre, will travel to Belgium for assisted dying due to incurable Parkinson's disease, highlighting the limitations of French law and sparking debate over end-of-life choices, influenced by religious and political viewpoints.
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44% Bias Score
EU Approves Lecanemab for Early-Stage Alzheimer's; Strict Criteria Apply
The European Commission approved Lecanemab, a new Alzheimer's drug targeting amyloid plaques, for patients with minimal cognitive impairment and low ApoE4 gene copies; it offers a five-month delay in cognitive decline but is restricted due to potential side effects.
EU Approves Lecanemab for Early-Stage Alzheimer's; Strict Criteria Apply
The European Commission approved Lecanemab, a new Alzheimer's drug targeting amyloid plaques, for patients with minimal cognitive impairment and low ApoE4 gene copies; it offers a five-month delay in cognitive decline but is restricted due to potential side effects.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Fertility Clinic Violated Sperm Donation Guidelines, Creating 39 Children from One Donor
Medisch Centrum Kinderwens in Leiderdorp, Netherlands, knowingly violated sperm donation guidelines by using one donor's sperm to create 39 children across 22 families, exceeding the 25-child limit, raising legal and ethical concerns.
Dutch Fertility Clinic Violated Sperm Donation Guidelines, Creating 39 Children from One Donor
Medisch Centrum Kinderwens in Leiderdorp, Netherlands, knowingly violated sperm donation guidelines by using one donor's sperm to create 39 children across 22 families, exceeding the 25-child limit, raising legal and ethical concerns.
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40% Bias Score
WHO Approves Landmark Pandemic Accord
WHO member states unanimously approved a new agreement on April 15th to improve pandemic preparedness and response, focusing on equitable access to health products and technology transfer, particularly for developing nations, following three years of negotiations.
WHO Approves Landmark Pandemic Accord
WHO member states unanimously approved a new agreement on April 15th to improve pandemic preparedness and response, focusing on equitable access to health products and technology transfer, particularly for developing nations, following three years of negotiations.
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20% Bias Score
Trump Executive Order Seeks to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump signed an executive order to lower prescription drug prices by modifying the Medicare drug price negotiation program, expediting generic approvals, increasing low-cost imports, and potentially reclassifying some drugs for over-the-counter sales, specifically mentioning insulin and ep...
Trump Executive Order Seeks to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump signed an executive order to lower prescription drug prices by modifying the Medicare drug price negotiation program, expediting generic approvals, increasing low-cost imports, and potentially reclassifying some drugs for over-the-counter sales, specifically mentioning insulin and ep...
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40% Bias Score
Mental Health Trust Failed to Prevent Murder After Repeated Escapes
Joshua Carroll, a patient with schizoaffective disorder at Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust's Park House unit, murdered Barry Thomas after escaping the facility 21 times; his family repeatedly warned the trust, citing security concerns, yet no action was taken.
Mental Health Trust Failed to Prevent Murder After Repeated Escapes
Joshua Carroll, a patient with schizoaffective disorder at Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust's Park House unit, murdered Barry Thomas after escaping the facility 21 times; his family repeatedly warned the trust, citing security concerns, yet no action was taken.
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44% Bias Score
Sandwich Generation Crisis: Financial Strain and Elder Care Shortage in America
Middle-aged adults in America, the 'sandwich generation', face immense financial and emotional strain while simultaneously caring for children and aging parents, exacerbated by a looming elder care worker shortage and insufficient retirement planning by their parents.
Sandwich Generation Crisis: Financial Strain and Elder Care Shortage in America
Middle-aged adults in America, the 'sandwich generation', face immense financial and emotional strain while simultaneously caring for children and aging parents, exacerbated by a looming elder care worker shortage and insufficient retirement planning by their parents.
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24% Bias Score
WHO Member States Approve New Pandemic Accord
After lengthy negotiations, WHO member states agreed on a new pandemic accord to improve preparedness for future health crises, aiming to create clear rules for prevention, preparedness, and response; the agreement will be presented for signature at the WHO's annual assembly in May.
WHO Member States Approve New Pandemic Accord
After lengthy negotiations, WHO member states agreed on a new pandemic accord to improve preparedness for future health crises, aiming to create clear rules for prevention, preparedness, and response; the agreement will be presented for signature at the WHO's annual assembly in May.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Executive Order Targets Drug Prices, Medicare Costs
President Trump issued a multi-part executive order on Tuesday aiming to lower drug prices and reduce Medicare costs by modifying Medicare drug price negotiations, standardizing Medicare payments for prescription drugs, and increasing transparency in pharmaceutical pricing; however, some provisions ...
Trump Executive Order Targets Drug Prices, Medicare Costs
President Trump issued a multi-part executive order on Tuesday aiming to lower drug prices and reduce Medicare costs by modifying Medicare drug price negotiations, standardizing Medicare payments for prescription drugs, and increasing transparency in pharmaceutical pricing; however, some provisions ...
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40% Bias Score
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