Supreme Court to Hear Case on South Carolina's Defunding of Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court agreed to review South Carolina's decision to defund Planned Parenthood, impacting hundreds of Medicaid patients; the case challenges whether the Medicaid Act guarantees beneficiaries the right to choose their provider, following the overturning of Roe v. Wade and similar actions i...
Supreme Court to Hear Case on South Carolina's Defunding of Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court agreed to review South Carolina's decision to defund Planned Parenthood, impacting hundreds of Medicaid patients; the case challenges whether the Medicaid Act guarantees beneficiaries the right to choose their provider, following the overturning of Roe v. Wade and similar actions i...
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44% Bias Score
Italian Healthcare System Strain: Patient Denied Timely Blood Tests
An Italian patient with a high fever was advised by their general practitioner to go to the emergency room instead of receiving blood tests due to concerns about longer wait times, highlighting the strain on healthcare systems and access challenges.
Italian Healthcare System Strain: Patient Denied Timely Blood Tests
An Italian patient with a high fever was advised by their general practitioner to go to the emergency room instead of receiving blood tests due to concerns about longer wait times, highlighting the strain on healthcare systems and access challenges.
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36% Bias Score
Pakistani Mother's Fight for Deaf Children's Rights in Baltistan
Aniqa Bano, from Baltistan, Pakistan, fought to secure a cochlear implant for her deaf daughter and established a school for deaf children, challenging societal stigma and advocating for their inclusion, despite facing cultural resistance and potential environmental factors contributing to high deaf...
Pakistani Mother's Fight for Deaf Children's Rights in Baltistan
Aniqa Bano, from Baltistan, Pakistan, fought to secure a cochlear implant for her deaf daughter and established a school for deaf children, challenging societal stigma and advocating for their inclusion, despite facing cultural resistance and potential environmental factors contributing to high deaf...
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44% Bias Score
Threats Against Health Insurers Highlight Deep Public Anger
U.S. health insurance companies are facing intense public anger, culminating in online threats against executives following the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO; this follows years of criticism regarding access to care and affordability, despite the Affordable Care Act's attempts at reform.
Threats Against Health Insurers Highlight Deep Public Anger
U.S. health insurance companies are facing intense public anger, culminating in online threats against executives following the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO; this follows years of criticism regarding access to care and affordability, despite the Affordable Care Act's attempts at reform.
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52% Bias Score
Reddit Posts Detail Suspect's Desperation Before CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, 26, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, detailed his chronic back pain and frustration with the healthcare system on a now-suspended Reddit account, revealing a desperate attempt to get spinal surgery before allegedly committing the crime.
Reddit Posts Detail Suspect's Desperation Before CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, 26, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, detailed his chronic back pain and frustration with the healthcare system on a now-suspended Reddit account, revealing a desperate attempt to get spinal surgery before allegedly committing the crime.
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40% Bias Score
Congress Faces Deadline to Prevent End of Expanded Telehealth Coverage
The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024, if not passed by December 31, will end expanded telehealth coverage under Medicare and Medicaid, impacting millions and potentially increasing healthcare costs.
Congress Faces Deadline to Prevent End of Expanded Telehealth Coverage
The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024, if not passed by December 31, will end expanded telehealth coverage under Medicare and Medicaid, impacting millions and potentially increasing healthcare costs.
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52% Bias Score
Untapped Market: Women's Underserved Needs in Key Sectors
A Boston Consulting Group study reveals that women control \$32 trillion in global spending but are underserved in financial services, consumer goods, and healthcare, presenting a major market opportunity.
Untapped Market: Women's Underserved Needs in Key Sectors
A Boston Consulting Group study reveals that women control \$32 trillion in global spending but are underserved in financial services, consumer goods, and healthcare, presenting a major market opportunity.
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28% Bias Score
Delayed Cancer Diagnosis After GP Removes Patient Over Painkiller Requests
After two years of stomach pain, 28-year-old Stephanie Thomas was removed from her GP's patient list due to repeated requests for painkillers, only to be later diagnosed with incurable stage four cancer; her case highlights potential systemic failures in healthcare.
Delayed Cancer Diagnosis After GP Removes Patient Over Painkiller Requests
After two years of stomach pain, 28-year-old Stephanie Thomas was removed from her GP's patient list due to repeated requests for painkillers, only to be later diagnosed with incurable stage four cancer; her case highlights potential systemic failures in healthcare.
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44% Bias Score
"Moroccan Firm Moldiag Addresses African Monkeypox Diagnostic Gap with Affordable Tests"
"Moldiag, a Moroccan company, is producing and distributing affordable monkeypox tests (\$5) across Africa, addressing critical diagnostic gaps and aiming to improve response times to outbreaks, though it awaits WHO approval."
"Moroccan Firm Moldiag Addresses African Monkeypox Diagnostic Gap with Affordable Tests"
"Moldiag, a Moroccan company, is producing and distributing affordable monkeypox tests (\$5) across Africa, addressing critical diagnostic gaps and aiming to improve response times to outbreaks, though it awaits WHO approval."
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36% Bias Score
Congenital Condition Highlights Healthcare Challenges, Inspires Future Teacher
Jesse, born with urethral valves causing kidney damage, faced conflicting medical advice and delayed dialysis until age 12; his mother's experience highlights systemic healthcare challenges while Jesse's aspirations to be a teacher show personal resilience.
Congenital Condition Highlights Healthcare Challenges, Inspires Future Teacher
Jesse, born with urethral valves causing kidney damage, faced conflicting medical advice and delayed dialysis until age 12; his mother's experience highlights systemic healthcare challenges while Jesse's aspirations to be a teacher show personal resilience.
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28% Bias Score
Alberta Faces Legal Challenge Over Bill 26 Restricting Transgender Youth Healthcare
Five families and two advocacy groups launched a legal challenge against Alberta's Bill 26, arguing it violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms by restricting access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth under 18, including puberty blockers, hormone therapies, and surgeries.
Alberta Faces Legal Challenge Over Bill 26 Restricting Transgender Youth Healthcare
Five families and two advocacy groups launched a legal challenge against Alberta's Bill 26, arguing it violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms by restricting access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth under 18, including puberty blockers, hormone therapies, and surgeries.
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40% Bias Score
Stillborn Baby Found in Chita Hostel Room
A pregnant woman staying at a Chita hostel gave birth to a stillborn baby in her room after concealing her pregnancy and refusing medical help; the woman later died in the hospital.
Stillborn Baby Found in Chita Hostel Room
A pregnant woman staying at a Chita hostel gave birth to a stillborn baby in her room after concealing her pregnancy and refusing medical help; the woman later died in the hospital.
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28% Bias Score