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Genetic Test Predicts Childhood Obesity Risk with Improved Accuracy
A new genetic test, using a polygenic risk score (PGS), can predict a child's risk of developing severe obesity as an adult, with an accuracy twice that of previous methods, based on a global study of over five million individuals; the test works best for those of European ancestry.
Genetic Test Predicts Childhood Obesity Risk with Improved Accuracy
A new genetic test, using a polygenic risk score (PGS), can predict a child's risk of developing severe obesity as an adult, with an accuracy twice that of previous methods, based on a global study of over five million individuals; the test works best for those of European ancestry.
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40% Bias Score
Australian Researcher Develops "Frog Sauna" to Combat Deadly Chytrid Fungus
Anthony Waddle's "frog sauna" method, utilizing modified greenhouses and Besser blocks, successfully treats Australian frogs infected with the deadly chytrid fungus by maintaining temperatures above 28 degrees Celsius, resulting in improved frog health and potential future release back into the wild...
Australian Researcher Develops "Frog Sauna" to Combat Deadly Chytrid Fungus
Anthony Waddle's "frog sauna" method, utilizing modified greenhouses and Besser blocks, successfully treats Australian frogs infected with the deadly chytrid fungus by maintaining temperatures above 28 degrees Celsius, resulting in improved frog health and potential future release back into the wild...
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32% Bias Score
Alarming PFAS Levels Found in Blood of Residents Near Cannon Air Force Base
A New Mexico state report reveals alarmingly high PFAS levels in the blood of residents near Cannon Air Force Base, exceeding those in unaffected areas by ten times. This contamination, stemming from military firefighting foam, poisoned at least 100 private wells and a public one, impacting roughly ...
Alarming PFAS Levels Found in Blood of Residents Near Cannon Air Force Base
A New Mexico state report reveals alarmingly high PFAS levels in the blood of residents near Cannon Air Force Base, exceeding those in unaffected areas by ten times. This contamination, stemming from military firefighting foam, poisoned at least 100 private wells and a public one, impacting roughly ...
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44% Bias Score
Mississippi Declares Public Health Emergency Amid Soaring Infant Mortality
Mississippi declared a public health emergency on Thursday due to a 2024 infant mortality rate of 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births—the highest in over a decade and exceeding the national average—with plans to improve maternal and infant care access, eliminate maternity care deserts, and enhance comm...
Mississippi Declares Public Health Emergency Amid Soaring Infant Mortality
Mississippi declared a public health emergency on Thursday due to a 2024 infant mortality rate of 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births—the highest in over a decade and exceeding the national average—with plans to improve maternal and infant care access, eliminate maternity care deserts, and enhance comm...
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40% Bias Score
Alberta to Charge $100 for Most COVID-19 Vaccines
Alberta will charge $100 for most COVID-19 vaccines starting October 20, 2024, a decision driven by high vaccine wastage (54 percent in 2023-24) and a shift in vaccine procurement responsibility to provinces; vulnerable groups remain covered.
Alberta to Charge $100 for Most COVID-19 Vaccines
Alberta will charge $100 for most COVID-19 vaccines starting October 20, 2024, a decision driven by high vaccine wastage (54 percent in 2023-24) and a shift in vaccine procurement responsibility to provinces; vulnerable groups remain covered.
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48% Bias Score
Michael J. Fox Inspires at Back to the Future Anniversary Event
At Toronto's FanExpo, Michael J. Fox, battling Parkinson's disease, received a standing ovation at the Back to the Future 40th-anniversary celebration, inspiring fans and showcasing his continued commitment to Parkinson's research via his foundation which has raised over $2 billion since 2000.
Michael J. Fox Inspires at Back to the Future Anniversary Event
At Toronto's FanExpo, Michael J. Fox, battling Parkinson's disease, received a standing ovation at the Back to the Future 40th-anniversary celebration, inspiring fans and showcasing his continued commitment to Parkinson's research via his foundation which has raised over $2 billion since 2000.
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36% Bias Score
DEA Forwards Psilocybin Reclassification Petition to HHS
The DEA has forwarded a petition to reclassify psilocybin from Schedule I to Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act, marking a potential shift in federal policy regarding psychedelic-assisted therapy for patients in end-of-life care after a three-and-a-half-year process, driven by evidence of ...
DEA Forwards Psilocybin Reclassification Petition to HHS
The DEA has forwarded a petition to reclassify psilocybin from Schedule I to Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act, marking a potential shift in federal policy regarding psychedelic-assisted therapy for patients in end-of-life care after a three-and-a-half-year process, driven by evidence of ...
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36% Bias Score
Early Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis Challenges Highlighted by 30-Year-Old's Case
Rachel Danchek, a 30-year-old from Pittsburgh, was diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer in 2023 after experiencing symptoms initially dismissed as benign. Her case highlights the challenges in early detection and the rising rates of early-onset cancers.
Early Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis Challenges Highlighted by 30-Year-Old's Case
Rachel Danchek, a 30-year-old from Pittsburgh, was diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer in 2023 after experiencing symptoms initially dismissed as benign. Her case highlights the challenges in early detection and the rising rates of early-onset cancers.
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32% Bias Score
Cuvier's Beaked Whales: Deepest Divers Yield Clues for Human Medicine
Cuvier's beaked whales, the deepest-diving mammals, reach depths exceeding 3,000 meters for up to four hours, surpassing blue whales and human free divers; researchers study their unique adaptations to oxygen deprivation to develop treatments for human conditions like stroke and cancer.
Cuvier's Beaked Whales: Deepest Divers Yield Clues for Human Medicine
Cuvier's beaked whales, the deepest-diving mammals, reach depths exceeding 3,000 meters for up to four hours, surpassing blue whales and human free divers; researchers study their unique adaptations to oxygen deprivation to develop treatments for human conditions like stroke and cancer.
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24% Bias Score
Cholera Outbreak Exacerbates Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis
Sudan's ongoing civil war has exacerbated a cholera outbreak, resulting in over 100,000 cases and 2,470 deaths in the past year, mainly near El Fasher, highlighting the devastating impact of conflict and inadequate infrastructure on public health.
Cholera Outbreak Exacerbates Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis
Sudan's ongoing civil war has exacerbated a cholera outbreak, resulting in over 100,000 cases and 2,470 deaths in the past year, mainly near El Fasher, highlighting the devastating impact of conflict and inadequate infrastructure on public health.
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24% Bias Score
Serena Williams' Weight Loss: GLP-1 Medication, and the Destigmatization of Weight Management
Serena Williams, a 43-year-old retired tennis star, publicly revealed her use of GLP-1 weight-loss medication after struggling to lose weight postpartum despite rigorous training, aiming to destigmatize such treatments and advocate for a more comprehensive approach to weight management.
Serena Williams' Weight Loss: GLP-1 Medication, and the Destigmatization of Weight Management
Serena Williams, a 43-year-old retired tennis star, publicly revealed her use of GLP-1 weight-loss medication after struggling to lose weight postpartum despite rigorous training, aiming to destigmatize such treatments and advocate for a more comprehensive approach to weight management.
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48% Bias Score
Increased Walkability Leads to 1,100 More Daily Steps: US Study
A U.S. study of 5,424 people over three years found that moving to a more walkable city increased daily steps by 1,100, while moving to a less walkable city decreased steps by 1,400, regardless of individual relocation motives (77-98% not for walkability).
Increased Walkability Leads to 1,100 More Daily Steps: US Study
A U.S. study of 5,424 people over three years found that moving to a more walkable city increased daily steps by 1,100, while moving to a less walkable city decreased steps by 1,400, regardless of individual relocation motives (77-98% not for walkability).
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32% Bias Score
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