Walgreens Reports $265 Million Quarterly Loss Amidst Turnaround Efforts
Walgreens Boots Alliance reported a $265 million first-quarter loss, despite a 7.5% sales increase to $39.5 billion driven by higher pharmacy sales; the company is undergoing a turnaround focused on footprint optimization and healthcare expansion.
Walgreens Reports $265 Million Quarterly Loss Amidst Turnaround Efforts
Walgreens Boots Alliance reported a $265 million first-quarter loss, despite a 7.5% sales increase to $39.5 billion driven by higher pharmacy sales; the company is undergoing a turnaround focused on footprint optimization and healthcare expansion.
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8% Bias Score
Victoria Finalizes Health Service Network Restructure
The Victorian government announced its final health service network restructure on Friday, creating 12 networks serving at least 200,000 people each, following months of consultation and community feedback that led to changes such as splitting the Hume region into two sub-regions and merging Gippsla...
Victoria Finalizes Health Service Network Restructure
The Victorian government announced its final health service network restructure on Friday, creating 12 networks serving at least 200,000 people each, following months of consultation and community feedback that led to changes such as splitting the Hume region into two sub-regions and merging Gippsla...
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44% Bias Score
96% of Online Pharmacies Operate Illegally, Posing Serious Health Risks
A U.S. Trade Representative's report found that 96% of the world's roughly 35,000 online pharmacies operate illegally, selling potentially dangerous drugs and endangering consumers; at least nine deaths resulted from counterfeit opioids sold through fake online drugstores.
96% of Online Pharmacies Operate Illegally, Posing Serious Health Risks
A U.S. Trade Representative's report found that 96% of the world's roughly 35,000 online pharmacies operate illegally, selling potentially dangerous drugs and endangering consumers; at least nine deaths resulted from counterfeit opioids sold through fake online drugstores.
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48% Bias Score
15,000 Doctors Oppose Kennedy's HHS Nomination
More than 15,000 doctors signed a letter opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services, citing his anti-vaccine stance and promotion of conspiracy theories as making him unfit for the position; the letter was posted online by the Committee to Protect Health Ca...
15,000 Doctors Oppose Kennedy's HHS Nomination
More than 15,000 doctors signed a letter opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services, citing his anti-vaccine stance and promotion of conspiracy theories as making him unfit for the position; the letter was posted online by the Committee to Protect Health Ca...
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15,000 Doctors Oppose Kennedy's HHS Nomination Amid Vaccine Misinformation Concerns
More than 15,000 doctors oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as HHS Secretary due to his history of spreading vaccine misinformation, exemplified by his contribution to a Samoan measles outbreak in 2019 that killed 83 children, and plans to defund federal health agencies; his confirmation requ...
15,000 Doctors Oppose Kennedy's HHS Nomination Amid Vaccine Misinformation Concerns
More than 15,000 doctors oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as HHS Secretary due to his history of spreading vaccine misinformation, exemplified by his contribution to a Samoan measles outbreak in 2019 that killed 83 children, and plans to defund federal health agencies; his confirmation requ...
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56% Bias Score
Severe Winter Respiratory Virus Season Grips U.S.
A severe winter respiratory virus season is gripping the U.S., with influenza spiking, and RSV, whooping cough, and COVID-19 also widespread, causing high hospitalization rates and significant disruptions to work and school nationwide.
Severe Winter Respiratory Virus Season Grips U.S.
A severe winter respiratory virus season is gripping the U.S., with influenza spiking, and RSV, whooping cough, and COVID-19 also widespread, causing high hospitalization rates and significant disruptions to work and school nationwide.
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24% Bias Score
Former Uruguayan President Mujica Ends Cancer Treatment
Former Uruguayan President José "Pepe" Mujica, 89, announced he is ending cancer treatment after his esophageal cancer metastasized to his liver; he plans to spend his final days at his farm, reflecting on a life marked by progressive policies and social justice advocacy.
Former Uruguayan President Mujica Ends Cancer Treatment
Former Uruguayan President José "Pepe" Mujica, 89, announced he is ending cancer treatment after his esophageal cancer metastasized to his liver; he plans to spend his final days at his farm, reflecting on a life marked by progressive policies and social justice advocacy.
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32% Bias Score
China Approves HPV Vaccine for Males
On January 9th, 2025, China administered its first HPV vaccine dose to a man in Changsha, Hunan province, expanding access to Merck's Gardasil vaccine for males aged 9-26 to prevent HPV-related cancers and genital warts.
China Approves HPV Vaccine for Males
On January 9th, 2025, China administered its first HPV vaccine dose to a man in Changsha, Hunan province, expanding access to Merck's Gardasil vaccine for males aged 9-26 to prevent HPV-related cancers and genital warts.
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36% Bias Score
Study Links Childhood Diseases to Synthetic Chemicals, Urging Global Regulatory Reform
A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine links rising childhood diseases to synthetic chemicals, citing a 35% increase in childhood cancers and doubled male reproductive birth defects since 1950, recommending urgent global legal reforms and a precautionary principle for chemical approvals.
Study Links Childhood Diseases to Synthetic Chemicals, Urging Global Regulatory Reform
A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine links rising childhood diseases to synthetic chemicals, citing a 35% increase in childhood cancers and doubled male reproductive birth defects since 1950, recommending urgent global legal reforms and a precautionary principle for chemical approvals.
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56% Bias Score
Synthetic Chemicals Linked to Childhood Disease Surge; Global Treaty Urged
A report by 20+ public health researchers links rising childhood diseases, such as a 35% increase in childhood cancers and doubled male reproductive birth defects, to synthetic chemicals, recommending a global treaty to prioritize children's health and regulate chemical production.
Synthetic Chemicals Linked to Childhood Disease Surge; Global Treaty Urged
A report by 20+ public health researchers links rising childhood diseases, such as a 35% increase in childhood cancers and doubled male reproductive birth defects, to synthetic chemicals, recommending a global treaty to prioritize children's health and regulate chemical production.
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60% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Create Hazardous Air Quality, Posing Significant Health Risks
Exploding wildfires in Los Angeles, fueled by 80mph Santa Ana winds and drought, have consumed over 13,000 acres, creating hazardous air quality for 17 million people, posing significant health risks and long-term consequences.
Los Angeles Wildfires Create Hazardous Air Quality, Posing Significant Health Risks
Exploding wildfires in Los Angeles, fueled by 80mph Santa Ana winds and drought, have consumed over 13,000 acres, creating hazardous air quality for 17 million people, posing significant health risks and long-term consequences.
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48% Bias Score
D.C. Winter Storm Exposes Growing Homelessness Crisis
A recent winter storm in Washington, D.C., brought temperatures down to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, impacting the city's over 5,600 homeless residents, many of whom sought refuge in shelters such as the Central Union Mission; nationwide, homelessness increased by 18% last year.
D.C. Winter Storm Exposes Growing Homelessness Crisis
A recent winter storm in Washington, D.C., brought temperatures down to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, impacting the city's over 5,600 homeless residents, many of whom sought refuge in shelters such as the Central Union Mission; nationwide, homelessness increased by 18% last year.
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48% Bias Score