J&J acquires Intra-Cellular Therapies for $14.6 Billion
Johnson & Johnson is acquiring Intra-Cellular Therapies for $14.6 billion, gaining control of Caplyta, a drug for schizophrenia and bipolar depression, with projected sales exceeding $1 billion in 2024 and $2.5 billion by 2028; the deal is expected to close later this year.
J&J acquires Intra-Cellular Therapies for $14.6 Billion
Johnson & Johnson is acquiring Intra-Cellular Therapies for $14.6 billion, gaining control of Caplyta, a drug for schizophrenia and bipolar depression, with projected sales exceeding $1 billion in 2024 and $2.5 billion by 2028; the deal is expected to close later this year.
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36% Bias Score
UK to Allow Private Use of NHS Data for AI Development
The UK government is considering allowing private companies to profit from anonymized NHS data to fuel AI-driven healthcare advancements and boost the economy, despite concerns about data misuse and privacy.
UK to Allow Private Use of NHS Data for AI Development
The UK government is considering allowing private companies to profit from anonymized NHS data to fuel AI-driven healthcare advancements and boost the economy, despite concerns about data misuse and privacy.
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48% Bias Score
Rising Matricide in Australia Highlights Need for Support Services
In Australia, matricide, the killing of a mother by her child, is increasingly common; in 2022-23, sixteen of eighty-four domestic homicide victims were parents of their killers. Cases highlight mental illness, substance abuse, and financial motives, underscoring the need for increased support servi...
Rising Matricide in Australia Highlights Need for Support Services
In Australia, matricide, the killing of a mother by her child, is increasingly common; in 2022-23, sixteen of eighty-four domestic homicide victims were parents of their killers. Cases highlight mental illness, substance abuse, and financial motives, underscoring the need for increased support servi...
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52% Bias Score
Expert-Backed Strategies for Improved Mental and Physical Well-being
Experts offer practical advice for mental and physical well-being, including managing negative thoughts, reducing bathroom time, breaking down tasks, prioritizing social connection, and incorporating mindful practices into daily routines.
Expert-Backed Strategies for Improved Mental and Physical Well-being
Experts offer practical advice for mental and physical well-being, including managing negative thoughts, reducing bathroom time, breaking down tasks, prioritizing social connection, and incorporating mindful practices into daily routines.
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Social Isolation's Mortality Risk in Seniors
97-year-old Merrijoy Kelner's active social life highlights the detrimental effects of social isolation among seniors, a phenomenon linked to mortality rates comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes daily, emphasizing the need for proactive social engagement and supportive community programs.
Social Isolation's Mortality Risk in Seniors
97-year-old Merrijoy Kelner's active social life highlights the detrimental effects of social isolation among seniors, a phenomenon linked to mortality rates comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes daily, emphasizing the need for proactive social engagement and supportive community programs.
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36% Bias Score
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prompts Closures of Berlin Children's Farms
Due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a Brandenburg buffalo herd near Berlin, several children's farms and animal shelters in eastern Berlin districts have closed temporarily; transport of susceptible animals is banned citywide; precautionary measures are implemented elsewhere.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prompts Closures of Berlin Children's Farms
Due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a Brandenburg buffalo herd near Berlin, several children's farms and animal shelters in eastern Berlin districts have closed temporarily; transport of susceptible animals is banned citywide; precautionary measures are implemented elsewhere.
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20% Bias Score
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Threatens Agricultural Exports
Germany's Brandenburg region faces a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, prompting the culling of over 220 animals to contain the virus's spread; while not affecting humans, the outbreak threatens agricultural exports, especially dairy products, leading to concerns about economic impacts and causing ev...
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Threatens Agricultural Exports
Germany's Brandenburg region faces a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, prompting the culling of over 220 animals to contain the virus's spread; while not affecting humans, the outbreak threatens agricultural exports, especially dairy products, leading to concerns about economic impacts and causing ev...
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40% Bias Score
Ethical Breach Allegations in Cannabis Cancer Research Project
An investigation is underway into a University of Newcastle and Ecofibre research project using cannabis to treat cancer, amid allegations of inadequate ethical approvals for human tissue use and potentially improper tests on a dying woman. The university's investigation focuses on ethical approval ...
Ethical Breach Allegations in Cannabis Cancer Research Project
An investigation is underway into a University of Newcastle and Ecofibre research project using cannabis to treat cancer, amid allegations of inadequate ethical approvals for human tissue use and potentially improper tests on a dying woman. The university's investigation focuses on ethical approval ...
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64% Bias Score
Bavarian Doctors Strike Planned
Doctors in approximately 200 Bavarian municipal hospitals will strike from Wednesday to Friday, providing only emergency care due to a pay and shift-work dispute; the strike, supported by over 90% of union members, is expected to significantly affect non-urgent patient care.
Bavarian Doctors Strike Planned
Doctors in approximately 200 Bavarian municipal hospitals will strike from Wednesday to Friday, providing only emergency care due to a pay and shift-work dispute; the strike, supported by over 90% of union members, is expected to significantly affect non-urgent patient care.
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48% Bias Score
Record High Sick Days in Bavaria: Mental Health and Reporting Systems
The Kaufmännische Krankenkasse (KKH) reports a record high of 189 sick days per 100 members in Bavaria during 2024, exceeding 2023's figures by two and almost doubling 2021's 97 cases; the increase is attributed to rising mental health issues and the automated reporting of electronic sick notes, pla...
Record High Sick Days in Bavaria: Mental Health and Reporting Systems
The Kaufmännische Krankenkasse (KKH) reports a record high of 189 sick days per 100 members in Bavaria during 2024, exceeding 2023's figures by two and almost doubling 2021's 97 cases; the increase is attributed to rising mental health issues and the automated reporting of electronic sick notes, pla...
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48% Bias Score
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Causes Import Bans, Economic Hardship for Farmers
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in a water buffalo herd near Berlin, Germany's first in 35 years, has prompted import bans from several countries, causing economic hardship for German livestock farmers already facing falling prices and increased costs.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Causes Import Bans, Economic Hardship for Farmers
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in a water buffalo herd near Berlin, Germany's first in 35 years, has prompted import bans from several countries, causing economic hardship for German livestock farmers already facing falling prices and increased costs.
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28% Bias Score
Dental Pain Reveals Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer
A 76-year-old man's persistent jaw pain, initially treated as a dental problem, was revealed through a CT scan to be advanced prostate cancer that had metastasized to his jawbone, highlighting the importance of considering systemic illnesses when treating older patients with persistent dental issues...
Dental Pain Reveals Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer
A 76-year-old man's persistent jaw pain, initially treated as a dental problem, was revealed through a CT scan to be advanced prostate cancer that had metastasized to his jawbone, highlighting the importance of considering systemic illnesses when treating older patients with persistent dental issues...
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32% Bias Score