Teenager Dies from Sepsis Days After Cancer Treatment
Seven days after finishing cancer treatment, 17-year-old Hannah Riddell died from suspected sepsis at Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle; her family is now fundraising for her funeral.
Teenager Dies from Sepsis Days After Cancer Treatment
Seven days after finishing cancer treatment, 17-year-old Hannah Riddell died from suspected sepsis at Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle; her family is now fundraising for her funeral.
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8% Bias Score
Belgian Campaign Tackles "Blue Monday" Negativity with 30-Day No-Complaining Challenge
A Belgian "30 days without complaining" campaign aims to combat the negativity associated with "Blue Monday," a day often perceived as the most depressing of the year, by focusing on positive aspects and offering tools for managing complaints.
Belgian Campaign Tackles "Blue Monday" Negativity with 30-Day No-Complaining Challenge
A Belgian "30 days without complaining" campaign aims to combat the negativity associated with "Blue Monday," a day often perceived as the most depressing of the year, by focusing on positive aspects and offering tools for managing complaints.
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52% Bias Score
UK Extends Child Food Program for One Year
The UK government will extend the £200 million holiday activities and food (HAF) program for another year, following concerns it might be cut due to budget pressures; the program, inspired by Marcus Rashford, provides meals and activities to over a million vulnerable children during school holidays.
UK Extends Child Food Program for One Year
The UK government will extend the £200 million holiday activities and food (HAF) program for another year, following concerns it might be cut due to budget pressures; the program, inspired by Marcus Rashford, provides meals and activities to over a million vulnerable children during school holidays.
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36% Bias Score
Cancer Survivors Face Unmet Needs in Sexual Health and Relationships
Deltra James, a Stage 4 breast cancer survivor, navigates dating and relationships after treatment, highlighting the widespread unmet needs of cancer survivors regarding sexual health and the lack of medical guidance in managing these challenges; impacting millions.
Cancer Survivors Face Unmet Needs in Sexual Health and Relationships
Deltra James, a Stage 4 breast cancer survivor, navigates dating and relationships after treatment, highlighting the widespread unmet needs of cancer survivors regarding sexual health and the lack of medical guidance in managing these challenges; impacting millions.
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36% Bias Score
Organ Donation Advocate Allison Angell Dies at 46
Allison Angell, a British woman with cystic fibrosis, died at 46 after receiving four major organ transplants over 10 years; she became a vocal advocate for organ donation law changes, significantly influencing Wales's 2015 legislation.
Organ Donation Advocate Allison Angell Dies at 46
Allison Angell, a British woman with cystic fibrosis, died at 46 after receiving four major organ transplants over 10 years; she became a vocal advocate for organ donation law changes, significantly influencing Wales's 2015 legislation.
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28% Bias Score
California Wildfires: 27 Dead, 30 Missing; Therapists Offer Guidance for Child Trauma
The California wildfires have caused 27 deaths and left 30 people missing as of Saturday, prompting therapists to advise parents on supporting their children's emotional well-being through maintaining routines and providing reassurance amid the devastation.
California Wildfires: 27 Dead, 30 Missing; Therapists Offer Guidance for Child Trauma
The California wildfires have caused 27 deaths and left 30 people missing as of Saturday, prompting therapists to advise parents on supporting their children's emotional well-being through maintaining routines and providing reassurance amid the devastation.
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24% Bias Score
Record Stem Cell Donations in Netherlands: Successes and Future Challenges
A record 285 Dutch citizens donated stem cells in 2023, aided by a decade-long increase in registered donors, to treat 9000 annual leukemia diagnoses; however, slower growth and an aging donor pool pose future challenges.
Record Stem Cell Donations in Netherlands: Successes and Future Challenges
A record 285 Dutch citizens donated stem cells in 2023, aided by a decade-long increase in registered donors, to treat 9000 annual leukemia diagnoses; however, slower growth and an aging donor pool pose future challenges.
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32% Bias Score
Microplastics Linked to 200x Increase in Deadly Superbugs
New research from Oxford University reveals microplastics are increasing the spread of deadly superbugs by up to 200 times, potentially causing millions of deaths by 2050 due to a lack of global plastic waste governance, despite the UK Government's strategy to combat drug-resistant infections.
Microplastics Linked to 200x Increase in Deadly Superbugs
New research from Oxford University reveals microplastics are increasing the spread of deadly superbugs by up to 200 times, potentially causing millions of deaths by 2050 due to a lack of global plastic waste governance, despite the UK Government's strategy to combat drug-resistant infections.
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48% Bias Score
Unregulated Period-Tracking Apps Fuel Rise in Unplanned Pregnancies in UK
Millions of UK women use period-tracking apps for contraception, but many are unregulated and make inaccurate predictions, leading to a rise in unplanned pregnancies and calls for stricter regulation.
Unregulated Period-Tracking Apps Fuel Rise in Unplanned Pregnancies in UK
Millions of UK women use period-tracking apps for contraception, but many are unregulated and make inaccurate predictions, leading to a rise in unplanned pregnancies and calls for stricter regulation.
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52% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: Toxic Ash Poses Significant Long-Term Health Risks
Pulmonologist Reza Ronaghi lost his home in the recent Los Angeles wildfires and details significant health risks from exposure to toxic ash and debris, urging residents to use respirators, goggles, and protective clothing when returning to affected areas due to lingering dangers and inadequate safe...
Los Angeles Wildfires: Toxic Ash Poses Significant Long-Term Health Risks
Pulmonologist Reza Ronaghi lost his home in the recent Los Angeles wildfires and details significant health risks from exposure to toxic ash and debris, urging residents to use respirators, goggles, and protective clothing when returning to affected areas due to lingering dangers and inadequate safe...
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16% Bias Score
Premature Puberty Surge in Indian Girls: Health and Societal Implications
A recent study in India reveals a concerning rise in premature puberty among six-year-old girls, with menstruation onset and physical changes similar to teenagers; possible causes include pesticide exposure, environmental factors, and obesity.
Premature Puberty Surge in Indian Girls: Health and Societal Implications
A recent study in India reveals a concerning rise in premature puberty among six-year-old girls, with menstruation onset and physical changes similar to teenagers; possible causes include pesticide exposure, environmental factors, and obesity.
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20% Bias Score
Myokines: 'Hope Molecules' Released by Muscles During Exercise
Myokines, bioactive molecules released by muscles during exercise, particularly high-intensity cardio, act as inter-organ communicators, stimulating beneficial effects like neurogenesis and improved metabolism, offering therapeutic potential for various chronic diseases.
Myokines: 'Hope Molecules' Released by Muscles During Exercise
Myokines, bioactive molecules released by muscles during exercise, particularly high-intensity cardio, act as inter-organ communicators, stimulating beneficial effects like neurogenesis and improved metabolism, offering therapeutic potential for various chronic diseases.
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48% Bias Score