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U.S. Measles Vaccination Rates Far Lower Than Reported, Raising Elimination Status Concerns
A study reveals that U.S. measles vaccination rates for young children are far lower than reported, with only 71.8% of children under 5 receiving at least one MMR dose, raising concerns about the potential loss of the country's elimination status as over 420 measles cases have already been reported ...
U.S. Measles Vaccination Rates Far Lower Than Reported, Raising Elimination Status Concerns
A study reveals that U.S. measles vaccination rates for young children are far lower than reported, with only 71.8% of children under 5 receiving at least one MMR dose, raising concerns about the potential loss of the country's elimination status as over 420 measles cases have already been reported ...
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40% Bias Score
HHS Cuts 20,000 Jobs, Restructures to Focus on Chronic Disease Prevention
The US Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday a reduction of 20,000 employees—10,000 layoffs and 10,000 voluntary departures—to save $1.8 billion annually, consolidating 28 divisions into 15 and shifting focus to chronic disease prevention, despite concerns about service impacts.
HHS Cuts 20,000 Jobs, Restructures to Focus on Chronic Disease Prevention
The US Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday a reduction of 20,000 employees—10,000 layoffs and 10,000 voluntary departures—to save $1.8 billion annually, consolidating 28 divisions into 15 and shifting focus to chronic disease prevention, despite concerns about service impacts.
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56% Bias Score
Kennedy Announces 10,000 HHS Job Cuts in Restructuring Plan
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs across federal public health agencies, including 3,500 at the FDA, 2,400 at the CDC, and 1,200 at the NIH, to streamline operations and centralize functions, despite warnings of potential delays in d...
Kennedy Announces 10,000 HHS Job Cuts in Restructuring Plan
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs across federal public health agencies, including 3,500 at the FDA, 2,400 at the CDC, and 1,200 at the NIH, to streamline operations and centralize functions, despite warnings of potential delays in d...
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44% Bias Score
SNP Minister Christina McKelvie Dies Aged 57
Scottish government minister Christina McKelvie died aged 57 on Thursday morning at Glasgow Royal Infirmary after a battle with secondary breast cancer; she was previously treated for breast cancer in 2021 and held various ministerial roles since 2007, including equalities minister and minister for ...
SNP Minister Christina McKelvie Dies Aged 57
Scottish government minister Christina McKelvie died aged 57 on Thursday morning at Glasgow Royal Infirmary after a battle with secondary breast cancer; she was previously treated for breast cancer in 2021 and held various ministerial roles since 2007, including equalities minister and minister for ...
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4% Bias Score
Diverging Trends in Colorectal Cancer: Rising Incidence in Young Adults, Decreasing Mortality Overall
New research reveals rising colorectal cancer incidence in young adults (under 50) across many countries, while overall mortality rates are declining due to improved treatments and screening, particularly for those over 70, with mortality rates falling by 4.8% in men and 9.5% in women.
Diverging Trends in Colorectal Cancer: Rising Incidence in Young Adults, Decreasing Mortality Overall
New research reveals rising colorectal cancer incidence in young adults (under 50) across many countries, while overall mortality rates are declining due to improved treatments and screening, particularly for those over 70, with mortality rates falling by 4.8% in men and 9.5% in women.
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44% Bias Score
Consortium to Rescue Pennsylvania Hospitals
A consortium is forming to potentially rescue Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, after a previous deal fell apart; a $13 million stopgap measure is in place while negotiations continue.
Consortium to Rescue Pennsylvania Hospitals
A consortium is forming to potentially rescue Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, after a previous deal fell apart; a $13 million stopgap measure is in place while negotiations continue.
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40% Bias Score
Postpartum Recovery Takes Up to a Year: Study of 300,000 Pregnancies
A study of over 300,000 pregnancies in Israel reveals detailed week-by-week physiological changes during gestation and postpartum, showing that more than 40% of parameters take up to a year to return to baseline after childbirth; researchers highlight the need for a reevaluation of postpartum care.
Postpartum Recovery Takes Up to a Year: Study of 300,000 Pregnancies
A study of over 300,000 pregnancies in Israel reveals detailed week-by-week physiological changes during gestation and postpartum, showing that more than 40% of parameters take up to a year to return to baseline after childbirth; researchers highlight the need for a reevaluation of postpartum care.
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12% Bias Score
Massachusetts Teen's Invention Detects Epileptic Seizures
14-year-old Sarah Wang from Andover, Massachusetts, created Hand Band, a wearable device using a spring vibration sensor to detect and alert caregivers to epileptic seizures in real time via Bluetooth, addressing limitations of existing solutions.
Massachusetts Teen's Invention Detects Epileptic Seizures
14-year-old Sarah Wang from Andover, Massachusetts, created Hand Band, a wearable device using a spring vibration sensor to detect and alert caregivers to epileptic seizures in real time via Bluetooth, addressing limitations of existing solutions.
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24% Bias Score
BSL Pilot Program Improves Communication and Well-being in Retirement Community
Rose Ayling-Ellis's documentary follows a BSL pilot program at Hughenden Gardens Village, overcoming initial resistance to achieve heartwarming improvements in communication, combating loneliness, and fostering purpose among older residents.
BSL Pilot Program Improves Communication and Well-being in Retirement Community
Rose Ayling-Ellis's documentary follows a BSL pilot program at Hughenden Gardens Village, overcoming initial resistance to achieve heartwarming improvements in communication, combating loneliness, and fostering purpose among older residents.
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36% Bias Score
B.C.'s Drug Policies: Conflicting Data on Hospitalizations and Deaths
A study showed a 58% increase in B.C. opioid-related hospitalizations linked to safer supply and decriminalization policies (2016-2023), but 2024 saw a 13% decrease in toxic drug deaths compared to 2023, prompting debate on the policies' effectiveness.
B.C.'s Drug Policies: Conflicting Data on Hospitalizations and Deaths
A study showed a 58% increase in B.C. opioid-related hospitalizations linked to safer supply and decriminalization policies (2016-2023), but 2024 saw a 13% decrease in toxic drug deaths compared to 2023, prompting debate on the policies' effectiveness.
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48% Bias Score
Muface Finalizes New Healthcare Agreement After Membership Drop
Muface, a Spanish mutual healthcare provider, finalized a new three-year agreement with Adeslas and Asisa starting May 1, 2025, following a period of crisis; a special period for member changes is open in May and June, after 45,629 members left for public healthcare in January due to contract uncert...
Muface Finalizes New Healthcare Agreement After Membership Drop
Muface, a Spanish mutual healthcare provider, finalized a new three-year agreement with Adeslas and Asisa starting May 1, 2025, following a period of crisis; a special period for member changes is open in May and June, after 45,629 members left for public healthcare in January due to contract uncert...
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40% Bias Score
German Court Rules on Data Privacy for Online Non-Prescription Drug Sales
The German Federal Court of Justice ruled that online sales of non-prescription medications on platforms like Amazon require explicit customer consent for data collection, aligning with GDPR regulations regarding sensitive health data and impacting the approximately 20% market share of online sales ...
German Court Rules on Data Privacy for Online Non-Prescription Drug Sales
The German Federal Court of Justice ruled that online sales of non-prescription medications on platforms like Amazon require explicit customer consent for data collection, aligning with GDPR regulations regarding sensitive health data and impacting the approximately 20% market share of online sales ...
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48% Bias Score
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