Therapy Bots: A Boon or Bane for Mental Healthcare?
AI-powered therapy bots, offering accessible mental healthcare, raise ethical concerns regarding their capacity to adapt to individual needs, emulate human qualities, and replace human therapists; studies show short-term benefits but question long-term efficacy.
Therapy Bots: A Boon or Bane for Mental Healthcare?
AI-powered therapy bots, offering accessible mental healthcare, raise ethical concerns regarding their capacity to adapt to individual needs, emulate human qualities, and replace human therapists; studies show short-term benefits but question long-term efficacy.
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52% Bias Score
Assisted Dying Bill Amendment to Address Anorexia Loophole
A UK assisted dying bill faces scrutiny over a potential loophole that could allow people with severe anorexia to qualify for assisted death; an amendment aims to replace 'capacity' with 'ability' to ensure full understanding of the decision.
Assisted Dying Bill Amendment to Address Anorexia Loophole
A UK assisted dying bill faces scrutiny over a potential loophole that could allow people with severe anorexia to qualify for assisted death; an amendment aims to replace 'capacity' with 'ability' to ensure full understanding of the decision.
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44% Bias Score
Food Poisoning Outbreaks in Indonesia's New National Food Program
In Indonesia, dozens of schoolchildren suffered food poisoning after consuming free meals from President Prabowo Subianto's new $45 billion national food program launched this month, prompting a review of food safety protocols.
Food Poisoning Outbreaks in Indonesia's New National Food Program
In Indonesia, dozens of schoolchildren suffered food poisoning after consuming free meals from President Prabowo Subianto's new $45 billion national food program launched this month, prompting a review of food safety protocols.
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48% Bias Score
Flu Cases Stabilizing in Canada, but Regional Variations Persist
As of mid-January 2024, flu cases in Canada are stabilizing nationally at 11.8 percent positivity, although Ontario shows 13.5 percent, exceeding the national average of 8.5 percent; COVID-19 and RSV infections are declining, with the highest RSV rates in the prairie provinces (11.9 percent).
Flu Cases Stabilizing in Canada, but Regional Variations Persist
As of mid-January 2024, flu cases in Canada are stabilizing nationally at 11.8 percent positivity, although Ontario shows 13.5 percent, exceeding the national average of 8.5 percent; COVID-19 and RSV infections are declining, with the highest RSV rates in the prairie provinces (11.9 percent).
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12% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Schools See Rise in Drug and Alcohol Incidents
The number of drug and alcohol incidents in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern schools has risen to 47 in the 2023/24 school year, up from 14 in 2016/17, with two recent teen deaths from Ecstasy highlighting the problem; legal restrictions limit teachers' ability to search students' belongings.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Schools See Rise in Drug and Alcohol Incidents
The number of drug and alcohol incidents in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern schools has risen to 47 in the 2023/24 school year, up from 14 in 2016/17, with two recent teen deaths from Ecstasy highlighting the problem; legal restrictions limit teachers' ability to search students' belongings.
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32% Bias Score
Schleswig-Holstein SPD Proposes Nitrous Oxide Sales Ban for Minors
The SPD in Schleswig-Holstein is proposing a ban on selling nitrous oxide to minors due to its increasing recreational use and associated health risks, mirroring Hamburg's successful pre-existing ban, while awaiting potentially delayed federal action.
Schleswig-Holstein SPD Proposes Nitrous Oxide Sales Ban for Minors
The SPD in Schleswig-Holstein is proposing a ban on selling nitrous oxide to minors due to its increasing recreational use and associated health risks, mirroring Hamburg's successful pre-existing ban, while awaiting potentially delayed federal action.
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40% Bias Score
Belfast Actor with MND Wins Prestigious Theatre Award
Belfast actor Michael Campbell, diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2023, won The Stage Awards' Judges' Award for his MND-infused adaptation of Richard III at Belfast's Lyric Theatre, showcasing his talent and resilience.
Belfast Actor with MND Wins Prestigious Theatre Award
Belfast actor Michael Campbell, diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2023, won The Stage Awards' Judges' Award for his MND-infused adaptation of Richard III at Belfast's Lyric Theatre, showcasing his talent and resilience.
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28% Bias Score
Sydney Beach Closures: Fecal Matter Found in Debris Balls
Tests reveal fecal matter, E. coli, and saturated fatty acids in debris balls that closed nine northern Sydney beaches last week, prompting further investigation into Sydney's sewage system and calls for improved wastewater treatment.
Sydney Beach Closures: Fecal Matter Found in Debris Balls
Tests reveal fecal matter, E. coli, and saturated fatty acids in debris balls that closed nine northern Sydney beaches last week, prompting further investigation into Sydney's sewage system and calls for improved wastewater treatment.
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40% Bias Score
Sedentary Behavior: Health Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Prolonged sitting reduces blood vessel elasticity and brain blood flow; regular movement breaks, active commuting, and strength training are crucial for mitigating health risks.
Sedentary Behavior: Health Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Prolonged sitting reduces blood vessel elasticity and brain blood flow; regular movement breaks, active commuting, and strength training are crucial for mitigating health risks.
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32% Bias Score
Canary Island Beach Closed Indefinitely Due to Sewage Contamination
On July 3rd, Puerto de la Cruz closed Playa Jardín beach indefinitely due to high Escherichia coli levels, a problem worsening since 2016 due to a sewage pipe leak and potentially an overloaded wastewater treatment plant; the Fiscalía Provincial is investigating.
Canary Island Beach Closed Indefinitely Due to Sewage Contamination
On July 3rd, Puerto de la Cruz closed Playa Jardín beach indefinitely due to high Escherichia coli levels, a problem worsening since 2016 due to a sewage pipe leak and potentially an overloaded wastewater treatment plant; the Fiscalía Provincial is investigating.
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52% Bias Score
Burlesque Owner on Trial, Claims Sexsomnia in Rape Case
A Sydney burlesque business owner, Timothy Malcolm Rowland, is on trial for allegedly raping a woman in August 2022, claiming he was asleep and suffering from sexsomnia; the Crown argues he was awake and aware.
Burlesque Owner on Trial, Claims Sexsomnia in Rape Case
A Sydney burlesque business owner, Timothy Malcolm Rowland, is on trial for allegedly raping a woman in August 2022, claiming he was asleep and suffering from sexsomnia; the Crown argues he was awake and aware.
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36% Bias Score
Eljamel and NHS Tayside Face Two-Year Criminal Probe
A criminal investigation into disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel and NHS Tayside, his former employer, is expected to take another 1.5 to 2 years; former patient Jules Rose met with the Lord Advocate to discuss the ongoing police probe, Operation Stringent, and confirmed that both Eljamel and NHS T...
Eljamel and NHS Tayside Face Two-Year Criminal Probe
A criminal investigation into disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel and NHS Tayside, his former employer, is expected to take another 1.5 to 2 years; former patient Jules Rose met with the Lord Advocate to discuss the ongoing police probe, Operation Stringent, and confirmed that both Eljamel and NHS T...
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44% Bias Score