Avian Influenza Devastates US Egg Market, Causing Shortages and Price Spikes
Avian influenza killed 17.2 million egg-laying hens in late 2024, causing widespread egg shortages and price increases (up to $4.33 per dozen) across the US, with recovery expected in six to nine months due to the time needed to replace flocks and the continued spread of the virus exacerbated by ext...
Avian Influenza Devastates US Egg Market, Causing Shortages and Price Spikes
Avian influenza killed 17.2 million egg-laying hens in late 2024, causing widespread egg shortages and price increases (up to $4.33 per dozen) across the US, with recovery expected in six to nine months due to the time needed to replace flocks and the continued spread of the virus exacerbated by ext...
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24% Bias Score
UK Cancer Survival Rates: Over Half of 'Least Survivable' Cancer Patients Die Within a Year
A new analysis reveals that 58% of people in England diagnosed with one of six 'least survivable' cancers die within a year, compared to 30% for all cancers; this is even higher in other UK regions, highlighting the need for improved early detection and research funding.
UK Cancer Survival Rates: Over Half of 'Least Survivable' Cancer Patients Die Within a Year
A new analysis reveals that 58% of people in England diagnosed with one of six 'least survivable' cancers die within a year, compared to 30% for all cancers; this is even higher in other UK regions, highlighting the need for improved early detection and research funding.
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44% Bias Score
UK MPs Urge Paid Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage
The UK Parliament's Women and Equalities Committee urges paid bereavement leave for miscarriage, citing insufficient employer support and the high incidence of pre-24-week pregnancy loss; they propose amending the Employment Rights Bill to provide this support.
UK MPs Urge Paid Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage
The UK Parliament's Women and Equalities Committee urges paid bereavement leave for miscarriage, citing insufficient employer support and the high incidence of pre-24-week pregnancy loss; they propose amending the Employment Rights Bill to provide this support.
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28% Bias Score
Caregiver Convicted in Starvation Death of Woman with Down Syndrome
Florence Girard, a woman with Down syndrome, died of starvation in 2018 under the care of Astrid Dahl, who was subsequently convicted. Dahl testified at a coroner's inquest that policies prioritizing Girard's right to refuse medical care, along with her strong aversion to hospitals, prevented timely...
Caregiver Convicted in Starvation Death of Woman with Down Syndrome
Florence Girard, a woman with Down syndrome, died of starvation in 2018 under the care of Astrid Dahl, who was subsequently convicted. Dahl testified at a coroner's inquest that policies prioritizing Girard's right to refuse medical care, along with her strong aversion to hospitals, prevented timely...
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48% Bias Score
Global Report Advocates for Redefined Obesity Classification
A global report calls for a new definition of obesity, differentiating between "clinical obesity" (with health problems) and "pre-clinical obesity" (without), advocating for personalized treatments and highlighting concerns about healthcare funding.
Global Report Advocates for Redefined Obesity Classification
A global report calls for a new definition of obesity, differentiating between "clinical obesity" (with health problems) and "pre-clinical obesity" (without), advocating for personalized treatments and highlighting concerns about healthcare funding.
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56% Bias Score
EU Launches Action Plan to Combat Rising Cyberattacks on Hospitals
The European Commission is launching a cybersecurity action plan for the health sector on Wednesday, allocating funds to improve infrastructure and information sharing to counter rising cyberattacks that cost hospitals an average of €300,000 per major incident.
EU Launches Action Plan to Combat Rising Cyberattacks on Hospitals
The European Commission is launching a cybersecurity action plan for the health sector on Wednesday, allocating funds to improve infrastructure and information sharing to counter rising cyberattacks that cost hospitals an average of €300,000 per major incident.
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16% Bias Score
New Obesity Definition Proposed, Moving Beyond BMI
A global panel of experts proposes a new definition for obesity, incorporating waist circumference and health problems alongside BMI, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment of the estimated more than 1 billion people affected worldwide.
New Obesity Definition Proposed, Moving Beyond BMI
A global panel of experts proposes a new definition for obesity, incorporating waist circumference and health problems alongside BMI, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment of the estimated more than 1 billion people affected worldwide.
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16% Bias Score
Global Threat to Blueberries: Rapidly Spreading Fungus Causes Widespread Crop Losses
A powdery mildew fungus, Erysiphe vaccinii, is rapidly spreading globally, threatening blueberry crops with an estimated annual cost of \$47 million to \$530 million; a new database aids in identification and management.
Global Threat to Blueberries: Rapidly Spreading Fungus Causes Widespread Crop Losses
A powdery mildew fungus, Erysiphe vaccinii, is rapidly spreading globally, threatening blueberry crops with an estimated annual cost of \$47 million to \$530 million; a new database aids in identification and management.
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24% Bias Score
Revised Obesity Diagnostic Criteria Proposed Due to BMI Limitations
A new study criticizes the Body Mass Index (BMI) as the sole diagnostic for obesity, proposing alternative methods incorporating waist circumference or direct body fat measurement alongside BMI, supported by 76 professional societies and patient groups, due to the high number of affected people (ove...
Revised Obesity Diagnostic Criteria Proposed Due to BMI Limitations
A new study criticizes the Body Mass Index (BMI) as the sole diagnostic for obesity, proposing alternative methods incorporating waist circumference or direct body fat measurement alongside BMI, supported by 76 professional societies and patient groups, due to the high number of affected people (ove...
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36% Bias Score
Utrecht Study Seeks to Improve Breast Cancer Detection in Women with Dense Tissue
The UMC Utrecht launched a study to improve breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, who have a higher risk and often have tumors missed on mammograms; a 68-year-old woman's case highlights this issue, prompting research into faster and cheaper MRI and contrast mammograms.
Utrecht Study Seeks to Improve Breast Cancer Detection in Women with Dense Tissue
The UMC Utrecht launched a study to improve breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, who have a higher risk and often have tumors missed on mammograms; a 68-year-old woman's case highlights this issue, prompting research into faster and cheaper MRI and contrast mammograms.
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44% Bias Score
Reframing Aging: A Social Gerontologist's Call for Intergenerational Collaboration
Jeanette Leardi, a social gerontologist, introduces the concept of "aging sideways," challenging the negative perception of aging and advocating for intergenerational collaboration in the workplace to leverage the skills and experience of older adults.
Reframing Aging: A Social Gerontologist's Call for Intergenerational Collaboration
Jeanette Leardi, a social gerontologist, introduces the concept of "aging sideways," challenging the negative perception of aging and advocating for intergenerational collaboration in the workplace to leverage the skills and experience of older adults.
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52% Bias Score
FMD Outbreak in Germany: €1 Billion Export Losses Projected
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a Brandenburg, Germany, buffalo farm has prompted the cancellation of livestock at the Green Week agricultural fair in Berlin and caused import bans from South Korea and the UK, resulting in potential losses of €1 billion in exports to third countries.
FMD Outbreak in Germany: €1 Billion Export Losses Projected
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a Brandenburg, Germany, buffalo farm has prompted the cancellation of livestock at the Green Week agricultural fair in Berlin and caused import bans from South Korea and the UK, resulting in potential losses of €1 billion in exports to third countries.
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40% Bias Score