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Japan's Birthrate Hits Record Low, Sparking National Security Concerns
Japan's 2024 birthrate plummeted to a record low of 686,061, a 5.7% drop from 2023, raising concerns about economic and national security due to a rapidly aging and shrinking population, prompting the government to address the issue.
Japan's Birthrate Hits Record Low, Sparking National Security Concerns
Japan's 2024 birthrate plummeted to a record low of 686,061, a 5.7% drop from 2023, raising concerns about economic and national security due to a rapidly aging and shrinking population, prompting the government to address the issue.
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52% Bias Score
Aortic Stenosis Treatment Disparities in England
A University of Leicester study analyzing almost 155,000 aortic stenosis cases (2000-2022) found women were 11% less likely for secondary care and 39% less likely for valve replacement than men; patients in deprived areas had 7% lower referral and 4% lower procedure rates; black patients 48% less li...
Aortic Stenosis Treatment Disparities in England
A University of Leicester study analyzing almost 155,000 aortic stenosis cases (2000-2022) found women were 11% less likely for secondary care and 39% less likely for valve replacement than men; patients in deprived areas had 7% lower referral and 4% lower procedure rates; black patients 48% less li...
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24% Bias Score
Ozempic Linked to Doubled Risk of Blinding Eye Condition
An Israeli study of 139,000 type 2 diabetes patients found those using Ozempic or similar weight-loss drugs were twice as likely to develop the blinding eye condition neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) compared to a control group, prompting further research into the drugs' potential...
Ozempic Linked to Doubled Risk of Blinding Eye Condition
An Israeli study of 139,000 type 2 diabetes patients found those using Ozempic or similar weight-loss drugs were twice as likely to develop the blinding eye condition neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) compared to a control group, prompting further research into the drugs' potential...
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60% Bias Score
US Measles Cases Surge Past 1,100, Driven by Travel and Raising Public Health Concerns
Over 1,100 measles cases have been reported in the US this year, exceeding 2019 levels and spreading via travel to various public locations, prompting updated CDC vaccination guidelines for infants and raising concerns about further transmission.
US Measles Cases Surge Past 1,100, Driven by Travel and Raising Public Health Concerns
Over 1,100 measles cases have been reported in the US this year, exceeding 2019 levels and spreading via travel to various public locations, prompting updated CDC vaccination guidelines for infants and raising concerns about further transmission.
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24% Bias Score
CDC Official Resigns Amidst Conflicting COVID-19 Vaccine Messaging
Dr. Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos, a CDC official co-leading COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, resigned after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced and then reversed a change to the vaccine schedule without input from the CDC's independent advisory panel, causing confusion and criticism from med...
CDC Official Resigns Amidst Conflicting COVID-19 Vaccine Messaging
Dr. Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos, a CDC official co-leading COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, resigned after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced and then reversed a change to the vaccine schedule without input from the CDC's independent advisory panel, causing confusion and criticism from med...
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48% Bias Score
Texas Hospital Violated Federal Law in Ectopic Pregnancy Case; New Policy Clouds Future of Emergency Abortions
A federal investigation found that a Texas hospital violated federal law by failing to provide treatment for a woman's life-threatening ectopic pregnancy, resulting in significant reproductive damage; however, a new Trump administration policy casts doubt on future federal protections for women deni...
Texas Hospital Violated Federal Law in Ectopic Pregnancy Case; New Policy Clouds Future of Emergency Abortions
A federal investigation found that a Texas hospital violated federal law by failing to provide treatment for a woman's life-threatening ectopic pregnancy, resulting in significant reproductive damage; however, a new Trump administration policy casts doubt on future federal protections for women deni...
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36% Bias Score
Early Bacteria Exposure Halves Risk of Infant Lung Infections
A UK study found that the presence of Bifidobacterium longum in newborns, often acquired through vaginal delivery, significantly reduces the risk of lung infection hospitalizations within two years, affecting 4% of babies with the bacteria compared to a much higher rate in those without it.
Early Bacteria Exposure Halves Risk of Infant Lung Infections
A UK study found that the presence of Bifidobacterium longum in newborns, often acquired through vaginal delivery, significantly reduces the risk of lung infection hospitalizations within two years, affecting 4% of babies with the bacteria compared to a much higher rate in those without it.
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28% Bias Score
Texas Issues First Fentanyl Murder Conviction, Life Sentence
On September 18, 2023, Brandon Harrison died of a fentanyl and methamphetamine overdose in Fort Worth, Texas. On Wednesday, Jacob Lindsay, 48, was convicted of murder under a new Texas law and sentenced to life in prison for supplying the fentanyl that led to Harrison's death.
Texas Issues First Fentanyl Murder Conviction, Life Sentence
On September 18, 2023, Brandon Harrison died of a fentanyl and methamphetamine overdose in Fort Worth, Texas. On Wednesday, Jacob Lindsay, 48, was convicted of murder under a new Texas law and sentenced to life in prison for supplying the fentanyl that led to Harrison's death.
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60% Bias Score
15 Million Undiagnosed Cases of Aggressive Fatty Liver Disease in US and Europe
Research reveals that over 15 million people in the US, UK, Germany, and France are undiagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), the most aggressive form of fatty liver disease, resulting in significant economic and health consequences; improved screening, treatment, and...
15 Million Undiagnosed Cases of Aggressive Fatty Liver Disease in US and Europe
Research reveals that over 15 million people in the US, UK, Germany, and France are undiagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), the most aggressive form of fatty liver disease, resulting in significant economic and health consequences; improved screening, treatment, and...
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40% Bias Score
Australian Woman Accused of Murdering Three In-Laws with Poisonous Mushrooms
Erin Patterson, an Australian woman, is accused of poisoning three former in-laws with death cap mushrooms during a lunch at her home in July 2023, resulting in their deaths; a fourth guest survived. Patterson denies intentionally poisoning them, despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
Australian Woman Accused of Murdering Three In-Laws with Poisonous Mushrooms
Erin Patterson, an Australian woman, is accused of poisoning three former in-laws with death cap mushrooms during a lunch at her home in July 2023, resulting in their deaths; a fourth guest survived. Patterson denies intentionally poisoning them, despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Orders Investigation into Biden's Health During Presidency
US President Donald Trump initiated an investigation into whether President Joe Biden's health condition was concealed during his presidency, focusing on potential autopen usage and citing concerns raised in the book 'Original Sin'.
Trump Orders Investigation into Biden's Health During Presidency
US President Donald Trump initiated an investigation into whether President Joe Biden's health condition was concealed during his presidency, focusing on potential autopen usage and citing concerns raised in the book 'Original Sin'.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Health Council Recommends Limiting Head Impacts in Football to Reduce Dementia Risk
The Dutch Health Council advises limiting repeated head impacts in football due to a significantly increased dementia risk in professional players; a total ban could prevent 86 cases annually in the Netherlands, impacting amateur players and other contact sports.
Dutch Health Council Recommends Limiting Head Impacts in Football to Reduce Dementia Risk
The Dutch Health Council advises limiting repeated head impacts in football due to a significantly increased dementia risk in professional players; a total ban could prevent 86 cases annually in the Netherlands, impacting amateur players and other contact sports.
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52% Bias Score
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