Journalist Charlotte Raven dies at 55, advocating for assisted dying
Charlotte Raven, a journalist and editor known for her work at the Guardian and New Statesman, died at 55 after a battle with Huntington's disease; her powerful writing on assisted dying highlighted systemic failures in palliative care.
Journalist Charlotte Raven dies at 55, advocating for assisted dying
Charlotte Raven, a journalist and editor known for her work at the Guardian and New Statesman, died at 55 after a battle with Huntington's disease; her powerful writing on assisted dying highlighted systemic failures in palliative care.
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40% Bias Score
Combined Healthy Waist and Exercise Key to Minimizing Cancer Risk
A study of 315,000 Britons reveals that maintaining a healthy waist circumference (below 88cm for women and 102cm for men) and engaging in 150-300 minutes of moderate or 75-150 minutes of vigorous weekly exercise is crucial for minimizing cancer risk; meeting only one guideline is insufficient.
Combined Healthy Waist and Exercise Key to Minimizing Cancer Risk
A study of 315,000 Britons reveals that maintaining a healthy waist circumference (below 88cm for women and 102cm for men) and engaging in 150-300 minutes of moderate or 75-150 minutes of vigorous weekly exercise is crucial for minimizing cancer risk; meeting only one guideline is insufficient.
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52% Bias Score
Red Meat Consumption Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline
A new study links high red meat consumption to increased dementia risk, with cognitive aging accelerated by 1.6 years per 85g serving of processed red meat; replacing one serving with nuts and vegetables lowered dementia risk by 19% and cognitive decline risk by 21%.
Red Meat Consumption Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline
A new study links high red meat consumption to increased dementia risk, with cognitive aging accelerated by 1.6 years per 85g serving of processed red meat; replacing one serving with nuts and vegetables lowered dementia risk by 19% and cognitive decline risk by 21%.
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20% Bias Score
Top Healthcare Providers Prioritize Culture for Success
Five leading U.S. healthcare providers—Boston Children's Hospital, Northwell Health, Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and Universal Health Services—attribute their success to prioritizing organizational culture, employing strategies such as open communication, employee recognition programs, and inv...
Top Healthcare Providers Prioritize Culture for Success
Five leading U.S. healthcare providers—Boston Children's Hospital, Northwell Health, Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and Universal Health Services—attribute their success to prioritizing organizational culture, employing strategies such as open communication, employee recognition programs, and inv...
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48% Bias Score
EU Excess Mortality Falls Despite Persistent Healthcare Shortages
Excess mortality in the EU decreased to 5% in November 2024, down 22,000 deaths from November 2023, despite ongoing healthcare challenges including staff shortages and medicine scarcity; 7 EU countries reported negative excess mortality, while 20 reported excess deaths; the Critical Medicines Act is...
EU Excess Mortality Falls Despite Persistent Healthcare Shortages
Excess mortality in the EU decreased to 5% in November 2024, down 22,000 deaths from November 2023, despite ongoing healthcare challenges including staff shortages and medicine scarcity; 7 EU countries reported negative excess mortality, while 20 reported excess deaths; the Critical Medicines Act is...
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36% Bias Score
Bavarian School Principals Face High Burnout Rates Amidst Teacher Shortage
A recent survey of 700 Bavarian school principals by the GEW union revealed that 80% work at a high pace all day, 70% rarely take breaks, and burnout is significantly higher than in other professions due to the existing teacher shortage and the lack of support systems.
Bavarian School Principals Face High Burnout Rates Amidst Teacher Shortage
A recent survey of 700 Bavarian school principals by the GEW union revealed that 80% work at a high pace all day, 70% rarely take breaks, and burnout is significantly higher than in other professions due to the existing teacher shortage and the lack of support systems.
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36% Bias Score
Welsh Patient Referrals to England Hampered by Bureaucracy
Doctors in Wales report excessive bureaucracy in referring patients to England for specialist care, causing delays and forcing some to pay privately; the British Medical Association (BMA) highlights inconsistencies in data collection and IT systems, impacting nearly 27,000 Welsh patients on English ...
Welsh Patient Referrals to England Hampered by Bureaucracy
Doctors in Wales report excessive bureaucracy in referring patients to England for specialist care, causing delays and forcing some to pay privately; the British Medical Association (BMA) highlights inconsistencies in data collection and IT systems, impacting nearly 27,000 Welsh patients on English ...
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36% Bias Score
Indonesia Landslide Kills 19, Leaves 7 Missing
Heavy rains in mountainous Indonesia triggered a landslide near Pekalongan, Java, on January 21st, killing at least 19, leaving 7 missing, injuring 13, and causing widespread damage, prompting a two-week state of emergency.
Indonesia Landslide Kills 19, Leaves 7 Missing
Heavy rains in mountainous Indonesia triggered a landslide near Pekalongan, Java, on January 21st, killing at least 19, leaving 7 missing, injuring 13, and causing widespread damage, prompting a two-week state of emergency.
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16% Bias Score
Employee Wellness: A Strategic Imperative for 2025
A Wellhub report reveals over half of employees across nine countries prioritize wellness, highlighting the strategic importance of integrating it into company culture; failing to do so risks decreased engagement and talent retention.
Employee Wellness: A Strategic Imperative for 2025
A Wellhub report reveals over half of employees across nine countries prioritize wellness, highlighting the strategic importance of integrating it into company culture; failing to do so risks decreased engagement and talent retention.
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40% Bias Score
Hessen School Principals Face High Burnout Rates Amidst Teacher Shortage
A survey in Hessen, Germany, reveals that 62 percent of school principals show burnout symptoms due to high workloads stemming from teacher shortages (1,116 unfilled positions) and 229 unfilled principal positions, impacting 13 percent of schools.
Hessen School Principals Face High Burnout Rates Amidst Teacher Shortage
A survey in Hessen, Germany, reveals that 62 percent of school principals show burnout symptoms due to high workloads stemming from teacher shortages (1,116 unfilled positions) and 229 unfilled principal positions, impacting 13 percent of schools.
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40% Bias Score
Lifeguard Trial Following Pool Death in Armagh
Three lifeguards in Armagh, Northern Ireland, stand trial for failing to take reasonable care of a swimmer, Christopher Rogers, who died in 2017 after remaining submerged for over five minutes; one lifeguard described his actions as 'the best I could... with the knowledge I had'.
Lifeguard Trial Following Pool Death in Armagh
Three lifeguards in Armagh, Northern Ireland, stand trial for failing to take reasonable care of a swimmer, Christopher Rogers, who died in 2017 after remaining submerged for over five minutes; one lifeguard described his actions as 'the best I could... with the knowledge I had'.
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32% Bias Score
Russian Village Attempts Five-Year Alcohol Ban"
The director of Kinzekeevo's community center is leading a five-year alcohol ban in the village's only store starting September 2025, aiming to combat high alcohol consumption and its impact on families and community, despite potential legal challenges and resistance from some villagers.
Russian Village Attempts Five-Year Alcohol Ban"
The director of Kinzekeevo's community center is leading a five-year alcohol ban in the village's only store starting September 2025, aiming to combat high alcohol consumption and its impact on families and community, despite potential legal challenges and resistance from some villagers.
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52% Bias Score