UCSF Study Highlights Social Media Addiction Among Pre-teens
A University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) study reveals that most 11- and 12-year-olds in the US use TikTok and other social media platforms despite age restrictions, exhibiting signs of addiction and negatively impacting their mental health and academic performance.
UCSF Study Highlights Social Media Addiction Among Pre-teens
A University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) study reveals that most 11- and 12-year-olds in the US use TikTok and other social media platforms despite age restrictions, exhibiting signs of addiction and negatively impacting their mental health and academic performance.
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52% Bias Score
Major Insurers Withdraw from Muface, Citing Massive Losses
SegurCaixa Adeslas and DKV, facing significant financial losses (\$256 million and \$70 million, respectively) from the 2021-2024 Muface contract, have withdrawn from the program and are pursuing legal compensation, leaving the future of the public healthcare system for 1.53 million Spanish public e...
Major Insurers Withdraw from Muface, Citing Massive Losses
SegurCaixa Adeslas and DKV, facing significant financial losses (\$256 million and \$70 million, respectively) from the 2021-2024 Muface contract, have withdrawn from the program and are pursuing legal compensation, leaving the future of the public healthcare system for 1.53 million Spanish public e...
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48% Bias Score
Spanish TV Show Highlights Rare Disease Advocacy
Noah Higón, a 26-year-old with seven rare diseases, appeared on the Spanish TV show La Revuelta, advocating for increased research funding and highlighting the challenges faced by millions of people with rare diseases in Spain.
Spanish TV Show Highlights Rare Disease Advocacy
Noah Higón, a 26-year-old with seven rare diseases, appeared on the Spanish TV show La Revuelta, advocating for increased research funding and highlighting the challenges faced by millions of people with rare diseases in Spain.
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20% Bias Score
Schweitzer's Lambarene Hospital: A Legacy of Humanitarian Service
In 1913, Albert Schweitzer established a hospital in Lambarene, Gabon, where he treated thousands of patients over 25 years, significantly impacting local healthcare access and exemplifying a life dedicated to humanitarian service, inspired by his ethical framework of 'reverence for life'.
Schweitzer's Lambarene Hospital: A Legacy of Humanitarian Service
In 1913, Albert Schweitzer established a hospital in Lambarene, Gabon, where he treated thousands of patients over 25 years, significantly impacting local healthcare access and exemplifying a life dedicated to humanitarian service, inspired by his ethical framework of 'reverence for life'.
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52% Bias Score
Rising hMPV Infections Cause Concern Amidst Global Respiratory Virus Surge
A surge in human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infections in China is causing concern, with reports of increased hospitalizations and pneumonia cases among middle-aged adults, although global health agencies claim the situation is within normal winter ranges for respiratory illnesses; concurrently, hMPV in...
Rising hMPV Infections Cause Concern Amidst Global Respiratory Virus Surge
A surge in human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infections in China is causing concern, with reports of increased hospitalizations and pneumonia cases among middle-aged adults, although global health agencies claim the situation is within normal winter ranges for respiratory illnesses; concurrently, hMPV in...
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44% Bias Score
Tobacco Advertising Bans Linked to Lower Smoking Rates
A meta-analysis of 16 studies shows that tobacco advertising bans correlate with a 20% lower likelihood of smoking and a 37% reduction in smoking initiation, but no impact on cessation. The study underscores the need for stronger implementation and enforcement of the WHO's Framework Convention on To...
Tobacco Advertising Bans Linked to Lower Smoking Rates
A meta-analysis of 16 studies shows that tobacco advertising bans correlate with a 20% lower likelihood of smoking and a 37% reduction in smoking initiation, but no impact on cessation. The study underscores the need for stronger implementation and enforcement of the WHO's Framework Convention on To...
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40% Bias Score
UK Social Care Crisis: Charities Forced to "Evict" Residents Due to Funding Cuts
Facing insolvency due to increased taxes, wages, and funding cuts, UK charities providing specialist care to thousands of vulnerable adults are being forced to "evict" residents or cut services, raising concerns about the future of the sector.
UK Social Care Crisis: Charities Forced to "Evict" Residents Due to Funding Cuts
Facing insolvency due to increased taxes, wages, and funding cuts, UK charities providing specialist care to thousands of vulnerable adults are being forced to "evict" residents or cut services, raising concerns about the future of the sector.
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52% Bias Score
Record Bird Flu Deaths Devastate US Egg Supply
The US experienced over 20 million egg-laying chicken deaths due to bird flu in the last quarter, leading to record-high egg prices and a $1.25 billion USDA compensation program; the virus has also spread to dairy herds, raising further concerns.
Record Bird Flu Deaths Devastate US Egg Supply
The US experienced over 20 million egg-laying chicken deaths due to bird flu in the last quarter, leading to record-high egg prices and a $1.25 billion USDA compensation program; the virus has also spread to dairy herds, raising further concerns.
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36% Bias Score
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Leads to Culling and Export Restrictions
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Schöneiche, Germany, prompted the culling of 55 sheep and goats and 3 cattle on Monday, following the purchase of hay from an infected buffalo farm in Hönow; a 72-hour animal transport ban was implemented.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Leads to Culling and Export Restrictions
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Schöneiche, Germany, prompted the culling of 55 sheep and goats and 3 cattle on Monday, following the purchase of hay from an infected buffalo farm in Hönow; a 72-hour animal transport ban was implemented.
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32% Bias Score
Princess of Wales Returns to Royal Duties After Cancer Treatment, Visits Royal Marsden Hospital
The Princess of Wales, having completed her own cancer treatment, returned to royal duties with an emotional visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, offering support to patients and staff, and highlighting the hospital's world-leading cancer care.
Princess of Wales Returns to Royal Duties After Cancer Treatment, Visits Royal Marsden Hospital
The Princess of Wales, having completed her own cancer treatment, returned to royal duties with an emotional visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, offering support to patients and staff, and highlighting the hospital's world-leading cancer care.
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44% Bias Score
UK Bans German Livestock Imports Amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
Germany's Brandenburg region faces a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, prompting Great Britain, Mexico, and South Korea to ban imports of German livestock and pork to prevent the disease's spread; a 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone are in place around the affected farm.
UK Bans German Livestock Imports Amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
Germany's Brandenburg region faces a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, prompting Great Britain, Mexico, and South Korea to ban imports of German livestock and pork to prevent the disease's spread; a 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone are in place around the affected farm.
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32% Bias Score
New Brown Fat Burning Pathway Discovered, Offers Potential Obesity Treatment
Researchers discovered a new pathway for brown fat burning in mice, controlled by the MCJ protein; inactivating MCJ in obese mice caused weight loss and increased heat production, highlighting MCJ as a potential obesity treatment target.
New Brown Fat Burning Pathway Discovered, Offers Potential Obesity Treatment
Researchers discovered a new pathway for brown fat burning in mice, controlled by the MCJ protein; inactivating MCJ in obese mice caused weight loss and increased heat production, highlighting MCJ as a potential obesity treatment target.
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12% Bias Score