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1 Million US Abortions in 2024: State Bans Drive Cross-State Travel and Data Gaps
Over 1 million abortions were performed in the US in 2024, with approximately 155,000 people crossing state lines for the procedure, largely due to state-level abortion bans following the overturning of Roe v Wade; this lack of data collection hinders accurate assessment of abortion access and relat...
1 Million US Abortions in 2024: State Bans Drive Cross-State Travel and Data Gaps
Over 1 million abortions were performed in the US in 2024, with approximately 155,000 people crossing state lines for the procedure, largely due to state-level abortion bans following the overturning of Roe v Wade; this lack of data collection hinders accurate assessment of abortion access and relat...
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44% Bias Score
Climate Change Disrupts Blood Supply Chains
A new study in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals climate change's impact on blood supply chains, connecting extreme weather, increased vector-borne diseases, and donor health to shortages affecting millions in Europe annually.
Climate Change Disrupts Blood Supply Chains
A new study in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals climate change's impact on blood supply chains, connecting extreme weather, increased vector-borne diseases, and donor health to shortages affecting millions in Europe annually.
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24% Bias Score
Climate Change to Disrupt European Blood Supply Chains
A new study in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals that climate change may disrupt blood supply chains in Europe due to decreased donations from extreme weather and increased illnesses, and increased demand due to climate-change related health issues, impacting the 25 million annual transfusions.
Climate Change to Disrupt European Blood Supply Chains
A new study in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals that climate change may disrupt blood supply chains in Europe due to decreased donations from extreme weather and increased illnesses, and increased demand due to climate-change related health issues, impacting the 25 million annual transfusions.
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20% Bias Score
Island Life and Death: Chronic Neglect Exposes Croatian Island Challenges
The recent death of a young man on Lastovo Island due to delayed emergency services has brought attention to the chronic problems faced by Croatian islanders year-round, particularly concerning healthcare, transportation, and infrastructure, despite the existence of relevant laws and resources.
Island Life and Death: Chronic Neglect Exposes Croatian Island Challenges
The recent death of a young man on Lastovo Island due to delayed emergency services has brought attention to the chronic problems faced by Croatian islanders year-round, particularly concerning healthcare, transportation, and infrastructure, despite the existence of relevant laws and resources.
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48% Bias Score
Rare Guillain-Barré Syndrome Variant Causes Prolonged Paralysis
Speech pathologist Vanessa Abraham's 2019 sudden paralysis and respiratory failure led to a four-month diagnostic odyssey before revealing a rare pharyngeal-cervical-brachial variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome; her protracted recovery highlights challenges in diagnosing and treating such rare neurol...
Rare Guillain-Barré Syndrome Variant Causes Prolonged Paralysis
Speech pathologist Vanessa Abraham's 2019 sudden paralysis and respiratory failure led to a four-month diagnostic odyssey before revealing a rare pharyngeal-cervical-brachial variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome; her protracted recovery highlights challenges in diagnosing and treating such rare neurol...
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16% Bias Score
Medical Misogyny: Investigation Reveals 1500 Cases of Misdiagnosis Due to Gender Bias
The Herald's investigation into medical misogyny uncovered over 1500 cases of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis among 1800 women due to gender bias, resulting in life-threatening consequences, prompting calls for increased healthcare funding to address systemic issues.
Medical Misogyny: Investigation Reveals 1500 Cases of Misdiagnosis Due to Gender Bias
The Herald's investigation into medical misogyny uncovered over 1500 cases of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis among 1800 women due to gender bias, resulting in life-threatening consequences, prompting calls for increased healthcare funding to address systemic issues.
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56% Bias Score
Major Retailers Expand Same-Day Prescription Delivery Nationwide
Amazon and Walmart are expanding same-day prescription delivery nationwide, joining CVS and Walgreens in a trend driven by rising telemedicine use and the closure of traditional pharmacies; however, cost and insurance coverage remain major obstacles to widespread adoption.
Major Retailers Expand Same-Day Prescription Delivery Nationwide
Amazon and Walmart are expanding same-day prescription delivery nationwide, joining CVS and Walgreens in a trend driven by rising telemedicine use and the closure of traditional pharmacies; however, cost and insurance coverage remain major obstacles to widespread adoption.
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36% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Affordable Care Act's Preventive Services Mandates
The Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging the Affordable Care Act's mandates for free preventive services; a ruling for the government would increase Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s control over these mandates, impacting millions of Americans' access to care like ca...
Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Affordable Care Act's Preventive Services Mandates
The Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging the Affordable Care Act's mandates for free preventive services; a ruling for the government would increase Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s control over these mandates, impacting millions of Americans' access to care like ca...
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48% Bias Score
Meningococcal Meningitis Rise in Turkey Amidst Vaccine Unavailability
The Turkish Medical Association reported a rise in meningococcal meningitis cases, including deaths, prompting calls for government action, but the Health Ministry remains unresponsive; the vaccine is available but costly, unavailable to most of the population.
Meningococcal Meningitis Rise in Turkey Amidst Vaccine Unavailability
The Turkish Medical Association reported a rise in meningococcal meningitis cases, including deaths, prompting calls for government action, but the Health Ministry remains unresponsive; the vaccine is available but costly, unavailable to most of the population.
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36% Bias Score
Scotland's NHS Faces Criticism for Two-Year Gynaecology Surgery Waits
In Scotland, almost 1,500 women have waited over two years for gynaecological surgery, with waiting times for all gynaecology services increasing by 16.7 percent between June 2023 and 2024; critics cite this as evidence of 'structural neglect' of women's health within the NHS.
Scotland's NHS Faces Criticism for Two-Year Gynaecology Surgery Waits
In Scotland, almost 1,500 women have waited over two years for gynaecological surgery, with waiting times for all gynaecology services increasing by 16.7 percent between June 2023 and 2024; critics cite this as evidence of 'structural neglect' of women's health within the NHS.
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64% Bias Score
DRK Organizes Special Easter Blood Drive in Berlin and Brandenburg
To maintain sufficient blood supplies in Berlin and Brandenburg during Easter, the German Red Cross (DRK) is organizing a special blood drive on April 19th at multiple locations, urging both regular and first-time donors to participate due to many regular donors being away.
DRK Organizes Special Easter Blood Drive in Berlin and Brandenburg
To maintain sufficient blood supplies in Berlin and Brandenburg during Easter, the German Red Cross (DRK) is organizing a special blood drive on April 19th at multiple locations, urging both regular and first-time donors to participate due to many regular donors being away.
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36% Bias Score
CMS Raises Medicare Advantage Reimbursement Rate by 5.06%, Adding $25 Billion
CMS raised the 2026 Medicare Advantage reimbursement rate by 5.06%, adding $25 billion, reversing previous cuts that eliminated plans covering 1.5 million beneficiaries in 2025 and led to higher costs and fewer benefits; CMS also withdrew a proposal to expand coverage for obesity drugs.
CMS Raises Medicare Advantage Reimbursement Rate by 5.06%, Adding $25 Billion
CMS raised the 2026 Medicare Advantage reimbursement rate by 5.06%, adding $25 billion, reversing previous cuts that eliminated plans covering 1.5 million beneficiaries in 2025 and led to higher costs and fewer benefits; CMS also withdrew a proposal to expand coverage for obesity drugs.
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44% Bias Score
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