Fifth Child Dies in Krasnoyarsk Family After Dichlorvos Poisoning
A three-month-old baby died in Krasnaya Sopka village, Krasnoyarsk Krai, in a family where four children previously died from dichlorvos poisoning in September 2024. The cause of death is under investigation, with potential links to the prior poisoning being explored.
Fifth Child Dies in Krasnoyarsk Family After Dichlorvos Poisoning
A three-month-old baby died in Krasnaya Sopka village, Krasnoyarsk Krai, in a family where four children previously died from dichlorvos poisoning in September 2024. The cause of death is under investigation, with potential links to the prior poisoning being explored.
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52% Bias Score
Higher Microplastic Levels Found in Placentas from Premature Births
A study found significantly higher microplastic levels (203 µg/g vs. 130 µg/g) in placentas from premature (34 weeks) compared to full-term (37.2 weeks) births in Houston, suggesting a potential link between microplastic exposure and premature birth, a leading cause of infant mortality worldwide.
Higher Microplastic Levels Found in Placentas from Premature Births
A study found significantly higher microplastic levels (203 µg/g vs. 130 µg/g) in placentas from premature (34 weeks) compared to full-term (37.2 weeks) births in Houston, suggesting a potential link between microplastic exposure and premature birth, a leading cause of infant mortality worldwide.
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36% Bias Score
Malfunctioning Baby Box in Bari Leads to Infant Death
A one-month-old male infant was found dead in a church baby box in Bari, Italy, on Thursday due to an alarm system malfunction that failed to alert the priest; an autopsy will determine cause of death.
Malfunctioning Baby Box in Bari Leads to Infant Death
A one-month-old male infant was found dead in a church baby box in Bari, Italy, on Thursday due to an alarm system malfunction that failed to alert the priest; an autopsy will determine cause of death.
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48% Bias Score
Hypothermia Kills Seven Infants in Gaza Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
At least seven people, including six infants, have died from hypothermia in Gaza due to worsening conditions in tent camps caused by the Israeli blockade and lack of humanitarian aid; 90% of Palestinians are displaced.
Hypothermia Kills Seven Infants in Gaza Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
At least seven people, including six infants, have died from hypothermia in Gaza due to worsening conditions in tent camps caused by the Israeli blockade and lack of humanitarian aid; 90% of Palestinians are displaced.
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40% Bias Score
Global Disparities in Premature Birth Survival Rates
A discussion of the global problem of premature births, highlighting survival rate disparities between developed and developing countries, associated health risks, and the need for improved healthcare access and socioeconomic conditions.
Global Disparities in Premature Birth Survival Rates
A discussion of the global problem of premature births, highlighting survival rate disparities between developed and developing countries, associated health risks, and the need for improved healthcare access and socioeconomic conditions.
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0% Bias Score
Shaken Baby Syndrome in Spain: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention
Shaken baby syndrome, causing severe brain injuries in over 100 Spanish babies annually, results from caregivers shaking infants due to frustration with crying or sleeplessness; 10% of victims die, and half of survivors suffer lifelong disabilities.
Shaken Baby Syndrome in Spain: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention
Shaken baby syndrome, causing severe brain injuries in over 100 Spanish babies annually, results from caregivers shaking infants due to frustration with crying or sleeplessness; 10% of victims die, and half of survivors suffer lifelong disabilities.
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24% Bias Score
Vitamin K Deficiency Causes Brain Hemorrhage in Ankara Infant
A two-month-old baby in Ankara suffered a brain hemorrhage due to vitamin K deficiency, prompting the Ankara Medical Chamber to stress the life-saving importance of the post-natal vitamin K shot and call for legal protection of children's health rights against parental objections.
Vitamin K Deficiency Causes Brain Hemorrhage in Ankara Infant
A two-month-old baby in Ankara suffered a brain hemorrhage due to vitamin K deficiency, prompting the Ankara Medical Chamber to stress the life-saving importance of the post-natal vitamin K shot and call for legal protection of children's health rights against parental objections.
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48% Bias Score
Gaza Blockade Exacerbates Hypothermia Deaths
Six infants in Gaza died from hypothermia in one week due to a cold snap and Israel's blockade restricting access to aid and medical care, affecting 2.3 million displaced people facing food and water shortages.
Gaza Blockade Exacerbates Hypothermia Deaths
Six infants in Gaza died from hypothermia in one week due to a cold snap and Israel's blockade restricting access to aid and medical care, affecting 2.3 million displaced people facing food and water shortages.
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60% Bias Score
US Infant Mortality Hits Record High
Infant mortality rates in the US are at a record high, significantly higher than in comparable countries, due to several factors including maternal healthcare crisis, lack of national insurance, and disparities in healthcare access.
US Infant Mortality Hits Record High
Infant mortality rates in the US are at a record high, significantly higher than in comparable countries, due to several factors including maternal healthcare crisis, lack of national insurance, and disparities in healthcare access.
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40% Bias Score