Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Schools See Rise in Drug and Alcohol Incidents
The number of drug and alcohol incidents in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern schools has risen to 47 in the 2023/24 school year, up from 14 in 2016/17, with two recent teen deaths from Ecstasy highlighting the problem; legal restrictions limit teachers' ability to search students' belongings.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Schools See Rise in Drug and Alcohol Incidents
The number of drug and alcohol incidents in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern schools has risen to 47 in the 2023/24 school year, up from 14 in 2016/17, with two recent teen deaths from Ecstasy highlighting the problem; legal restrictions limit teachers' ability to search students' belongings.
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32% Bias Score
Shortage of Cancer Drugs at Skopje Oncology Clinic Impacts Patient Care
Due to administrative procedures and increased patient numbers, six crucial biological cancer therapies are unavailable at Skopje's Oncology Clinic, impacting treatment for patients since January 17th, 2024, prompting calls for improved resource allocation and patient management.
Shortage of Cancer Drugs at Skopje Oncology Clinic Impacts Patient Care
Due to administrative procedures and increased patient numbers, six crucial biological cancer therapies are unavailable at Skopje's Oncology Clinic, impacting treatment for patients since January 17th, 2024, prompting calls for improved resource allocation and patient management.
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44% Bias Score
Canary Island Beach Closed Indefinitely Due to Sewage Contamination
On July 3rd, Puerto de la Cruz closed Playa Jardín beach indefinitely due to high Escherichia coli levels, a problem worsening since 2016 due to a sewage pipe leak and potentially an overloaded wastewater treatment plant; the Fiscalía Provincial is investigating.
Canary Island Beach Closed Indefinitely Due to Sewage Contamination
On July 3rd, Puerto de la Cruz closed Playa Jardín beach indefinitely due to high Escherichia coli levels, a problem worsening since 2016 due to a sewage pipe leak and potentially an overloaded wastewater treatment plant; the Fiscalía Provincial is investigating.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Christmas Traffic Campaign Shows Rise in Drug-Impaired Driving
The Spanish DGT's Christmas campaign (December 16-22) tested 251,140 drivers, revealing 4,172 positive for alcohol or drugs—a 3% rise in drug-positive cases compared to summer. 1,974 alcohol-positive drivers were detected, with 249 facing judicial proceedings for exceeding legal limits.
Spanish Christmas Traffic Campaign Shows Rise in Drug-Impaired Driving
The Spanish DGT's Christmas campaign (December 16-22) tested 251,140 drivers, revealing 4,172 positive for alcohol or drugs—a 3% rise in drug-positive cases compared to summer. 1,974 alcohol-positive drivers were detected, with 249 facing judicial proceedings for exceeding legal limits.
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44% Bias Score
Therapy Bots: A Boon or Bane for Mental Healthcare?
AI-powered therapy bots, offering accessible mental healthcare, raise ethical concerns regarding their capacity to adapt to individual needs, emulate human qualities, and replace human therapists; studies show short-term benefits but question long-term efficacy.
Therapy Bots: A Boon or Bane for Mental Healthcare?
AI-powered therapy bots, offering accessible mental healthcare, raise ethical concerns regarding their capacity to adapt to individual needs, emulate human qualities, and replace human therapists; studies show short-term benefits but question long-term efficacy.
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52% Bias Score
Record Stem Cell Donations in Netherlands, but Future Growth Uncertain
In 2023, 285 Dutch citizens (323 including Germany) donated stem cells, a record high, to treat leukemia patients; this follows a decade-long increase in registrations but growth is slower than desired due to the 55-year age limit.
Record Stem Cell Donations in Netherlands, but Future Growth Uncertain
In 2023, 285 Dutch citizens (323 including Germany) donated stem cells, a record high, to treat leukemia patients; this follows a decade-long increase in registrations but growth is slower than desired due to the 55-year age limit.
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32% Bias Score
German Mother Admits to Killing Severely Disabled Son
In Wilhelmshaven, Germany, a mother admitted to killing her severely disabled son via carbon monoxide poisoning in June 2023, citing a lack of long-term care options and his aggressive behavior as reasons for her act of suicide alongside him.
German Mother Admits to Killing Severely Disabled Son
In Wilhelmshaven, Germany, a mother admitted to killing her severely disabled son via carbon monoxide poisoning in June 2023, citing a lack of long-term care options and his aggressive behavior as reasons for her act of suicide alongside him.
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48% Bias Score
Rising Costs of Long-Term Health Insurance in Greece
In 2023, Greek long-term health insurance policies (255,000, 25% of market) showed a 19.5% claim frequency, averaging €4,560 per claim – up from 17.8% and €4,370 in 2022, driven by complex medical procedures and technological advancements, necessitating premium adjustments while protecting policyhol...
Rising Costs of Long-Term Health Insurance in Greece
In 2023, Greek long-term health insurance policies (255,000, 25% of market) showed a 19.5% claim frequency, averaging €4,560 per claim – up from 17.8% and €4,370 in 2022, driven by complex medical procedures and technological advancements, necessitating premium adjustments while protecting policyhol...
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32% Bias Score
Sydney Beach Closures: Fecal Matter Found in Debris Balls
Tests reveal fecal matter, E. coli, and saturated fatty acids in debris balls that closed nine northern Sydney beaches last week, prompting further investigation into Sydney's sewage system and calls for improved wastewater treatment.
Sydney Beach Closures: Fecal Matter Found in Debris Balls
Tests reveal fecal matter, E. coli, and saturated fatty acids in debris balls that closed nine northern Sydney beaches last week, prompting further investigation into Sydney's sewage system and calls for improved wastewater treatment.
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40% Bias Score
Eljamel and NHS Tayside Face Two-Year Criminal Probe
A criminal investigation into disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel and NHS Tayside, his former employer, is expected to take another 1.5 to 2 years; former patient Jules Rose met with the Lord Advocate to discuss the ongoing police probe, Operation Stringent, and confirmed that both Eljamel and NHS T...
Eljamel and NHS Tayside Face Two-Year Criminal Probe
A criminal investigation into disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel and NHS Tayside, his former employer, is expected to take another 1.5 to 2 years; former patient Jules Rose met with the Lord Advocate to discuss the ongoing police probe, Operation Stringent, and confirmed that both Eljamel and NHS T...
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44% Bias Score
Pauline Quirke Steps Back From Acting Due To Dementia
Birds Of A Feather actress Pauline Quirke, 65, is stepping back from acting due to young-onset dementia diagnosed in 2021; early symptoms, like shortened attention spans and depression-like states, are often missed, highlighting the need for early detection and preventative measures, especially give...
Pauline Quirke Steps Back From Acting Due To Dementia
Birds Of A Feather actress Pauline Quirke, 65, is stepping back from acting due to young-onset dementia diagnosed in 2021; early symptoms, like shortened attention spans and depression-like states, are often missed, highlighting the need for early detection and preventative measures, especially give...
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32% Bias Score
Mental Health of Dutch Young Adults: Half Report Poor Well-being
The 2024 Health Monitor Young Adults reveals that approximately half of Dutch 16-25 year-olds rate their mental health as poor to very poor, with those aged 21-25, living alone, or struggling financially most affected; however, slight improvements are seen compared to 2022.
Mental Health of Dutch Young Adults: Half Report Poor Well-being
The 2024 Health Monitor Young Adults reveals that approximately half of Dutch 16-25 year-olds rate their mental health as poor to very poor, with those aged 21-25, living alone, or struggling financially most affected; however, slight improvements are seen compared to 2022.
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44% Bias Score