FDA Bans Red No. 3, Leaving Eight Synthetic Dyes in US Food Supply
The FDA banned Red No. 3 from all food products, effective January 2027; however, eight synthetic dyes remain approved for use in the US despite links to several adverse health effects, including cancer and hyperactivity, and are present in over 90% of candies, fruit snacks, and drink mixes.
FDA Bans Red No. 3, Leaving Eight Synthetic Dyes in US Food Supply
The FDA banned Red No. 3 from all food products, effective January 2027; however, eight synthetic dyes remain approved for use in the US despite links to several adverse health effects, including cancer and hyperactivity, and are present in over 90% of candies, fruit snacks, and drink mixes.
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60% Bias Score
Australia's Medicine Shortages: A Call for Domestic Manufacturing
Widespread medicine shortages in Australia, particularly affecting menopausal women needing hormone replacement therapy patches, highlight the nation's reliance on imports and the need for increased domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience.
Australia's Medicine Shortages: A Call for Domestic Manufacturing
Widespread medicine shortages in Australia, particularly affecting menopausal women needing hormone replacement therapy patches, highlight the nation's reliance on imports and the need for increased domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience.
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48% 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
Record Number of Dutch Aldermen Resign Amidst Political Pressure and Burnout
In 2024, 225 Dutch aldermen resigned due to political distrust (94), personal reasons (44), health problems (38), or other factors (49), highlighting the immense pressure and challenges within local governance.
Record Number of Dutch Aldermen Resign Amidst Political Pressure and Burnout
In 2024, 225 Dutch aldermen resigned due to political distrust (94), personal reasons (44), health problems (38), or other factors (49), highlighting the immense pressure and challenges within local governance.
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52% Bias Score
Indiana University Health Pilot Program Addresses Patient Loneliness Through Faith-Based Connections
Indiana University Health's Congregational Care Network addresses patient loneliness and lack of purpose by connecting patients with faith group members for 12 weeks, improving well-being and satisfaction.
Indiana University Health Pilot Program Addresses Patient Loneliness Through Faith-Based Connections
Indiana University Health's Congregational Care Network addresses patient loneliness and lack of purpose by connecting patients with faith group members for 12 weeks, improving well-being and satisfaction.
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36% Bias Score
Influenza Surge in Russia After New Year Holidays
Following Russia's New Year holidays, influenza and ARI cases surged 31.9% last week compared to the previous week, driven primarily by the A(H1N1)2009 virus, which often causes severe infections and pneumonia. While over half the population was vaccinated, those unvaccinated are at high risk.
Influenza Surge in Russia After New Year Holidays
Following Russia's New Year holidays, influenza and ARI cases surged 31.9% last week compared to the previous week, driven primarily by the A(H1N1)2009 virus, which often causes severe infections and pneumonia. While over half the population was vaccinated, those unvaccinated are at high risk.
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52% Bias Score
Smartphone Use and Adolescent Mental Health Crisis in the US
Since 2010, the US has seen a sharp rise in adolescent mental health issues (anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide) coinciding with increased smartphone use and social media engagement; psychologist Jonathan Haidt points to a "Grand Rewiring of Childhood" involving overprotective parenting and lim...
Smartphone Use and Adolescent Mental Health Crisis in the US
Since 2010, the US has seen a sharp rise in adolescent mental health issues (anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide) coinciding with increased smartphone use and social media engagement; psychologist Jonathan Haidt points to a "Grand Rewiring of Childhood" involving overprotective parenting and lim...
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20% Bias Score
Iran's Medicine Crisis: Price Hikes, Shortages, and Hospital Thefts
Due to reduced government subsidies, a rise in the dollar's exchange rate, and raw material shortages, medicine prices in Iran have sharply increased, causing shortages, hospital drug thefts, and endangering patients; the government's debt to the pharmaceutical industry and insurance companies furth...
Iran's Medicine Crisis: Price Hikes, Shortages, and Hospital Thefts
Due to reduced government subsidies, a rise in the dollar's exchange rate, and raw material shortages, medicine prices in Iran have sharply increased, causing shortages, hospital drug thefts, and endangering patients; the government's debt to the pharmaceutical industry and insurance companies furth...
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40% Bias Score
Suspected Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania: Eight Deaths Reported
Following a Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda, nine suspected cases, resulting in eight deaths, have been reported in Tanzania's Kagera region; the WHO is investigating, currently assessing global risk as low, but national risk as high.
Suspected Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania: Eight Deaths Reported
Following a Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda, nine suspected cases, resulting in eight deaths, have been reported in Tanzania's Kagera region; the WHO is investigating, currently assessing global risk as low, but national risk as high.
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36% Bias Score
Petro Calls for Extraordinary Congress Sessions to Debate Colombia's Health Reform Amidst Austerity Measures
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced extraordinary congressional sessions to debate the stalled health reform, aiming to eliminate EPS (healthcare providers) and address alleged misuse of public funds, despite significant opposition and the government's simultaneous implementation of an auste...
Petro Calls for Extraordinary Congress Sessions to Debate Colombia's Health Reform Amidst Austerity Measures
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced extraordinary congressional sessions to debate the stalled health reform, aiming to eliminate EPS (healthcare providers) and address alleged misuse of public funds, despite significant opposition and the government's simultaneous implementation of an auste...
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56% Bias Score
575 Brand-Name Drug Prices Increase in Early 2025
On January 1st and 2nd, 2025, 575 brand-name drugs increased in price, including Ozempic and Paxlovid; the median increase was 4%, exceeding inflation and potentially impacting consumer costs depending on insurance coverage and formulary placement.
575 Brand-Name Drug Prices Increase in Early 2025
On January 1st and 2nd, 2025, 575 brand-name drugs increased in price, including Ozempic and Paxlovid; the median increase was 4%, exceeding inflation and potentially impacting consumer costs depending on insurance coverage and formulary placement.
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36% Bias Score
New Jersey to Stockpile Abortion Medication, Defying Potential Federal Restrictions
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Tuesday that his state will stockpile mifepristone, a medication used in abortions, to ensure access to reproductive healthcare, defying potential federal restrictions under the incoming Trump administration, joining similar efforts in Massachusetts and Cali...
New Jersey to Stockpile Abortion Medication, Defying Potential Federal Restrictions
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Tuesday that his state will stockpile mifepristone, a medication used in abortions, to ensure access to reproductive healthcare, defying potential federal restrictions under the incoming Trump administration, joining similar efforts in Massachusetts and Cali...
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40% Bias Score