Anses Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Increased Mortality and Chronic Disease Risk
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (Anses) has linked the consumption of ultra-processed foods to a higher risk of mortality and chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers, based on a review of scientific studi...
Anses Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Increased Mortality and Chronic Disease Risk
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (Anses) has linked the consumption of ultra-processed foods to a higher risk of mortality and chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers, based on a review of scientific studi...
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48% Bias Score
Severe Flu Season in France: Record High in Deaths and Hospitalizations
France is experiencing a severe flu season with higher than usual hospitalization and death rates, exceeding last year's numbers, prompting 100 hospitals to activate emergency plans by mid-January; the Inserm reported a record high of 611 flu-related deaths in the second week of January, highlightin...
Severe Flu Season in France: Record High in Deaths and Hospitalizations
France is experiencing a severe flu season with higher than usual hospitalization and death rates, exceeding last year's numbers, prompting 100 hospitals to activate emergency plans by mid-January; the Inserm reported a record high of 611 flu-related deaths in the second week of January, highlightin...
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40% Bias Score
Shifting Australian Funeral Trends Reflect Secularism
A significant shift in Australian funeral preferences reveals a move towards secularism, with 58% opting for non-religious celebrants and a majority preferring relaxed or celebratory services, while a UK study highlights a potential gap in grief support within the secular funeral sector.
Shifting Australian Funeral Trends Reflect Secularism
A significant shift in Australian funeral preferences reveals a move towards secularism, with 58% opting for non-religious celebrants and a majority preferring relaxed or celebratory services, while a UK study highlights a potential gap in grief support within the secular funeral sector.
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40% Bias Score
Rowland's Final Hour: An Unscripted Performance
James Rowland's final performance, delayed from its pre-Christmas date due to a hospital visit, was an hour-long unscripted show focusing on love, nature, and storytelling, set against a ticking digital clock, ending abruptly with scattered pages.
Rowland's Final Hour: An Unscripted Performance
James Rowland's final performance, delayed from its pre-Christmas date due to a hospital visit, was an hour-long unscripted show focusing on love, nature, and storytelling, set against a ticking digital clock, ending abruptly with scattered pages.
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28% Bias Score
Almodóvar's "Room Next Door" Explores Assisted Suicide and Female Friendship
Pedro Almodóvar's "The Room Next Door," opening nationwide Friday after its 2024 New York Film Festival premiere, adapts a chapter from Sigrid Nunez's novel, focusing on two women's evolving friendship as one confronts terminal illness and chooses assisted suicide.
Almodóvar's "Room Next Door" Explores Assisted Suicide and Female Friendship
Pedro Almodóvar's "The Room Next Door," opening nationwide Friday after its 2024 New York Film Festival premiere, adapts a chapter from Sigrid Nunez's novel, focusing on two women's evolving friendship as one confronts terminal illness and chooses assisted suicide.
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24% Bias Score
France's Population Growth Slows Amidst Aging Population and Record Low Fertility
France's population reached 68.6 million in 2024, a 0.25% increase driven by high life expectancy despite a 1.1% rise in mortality and a record low fertility rate of 1.62 children per woman, the lowest since World War II.
France's Population Growth Slows Amidst Aging Population and Record Low Fertility
France's population reached 68.6 million in 2024, a 0.25% increase driven by high life expectancy despite a 1.1% rise in mortality and a record low fertility rate of 1.62 children per woman, the lowest since World War II.
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24% Bias Score
Severe Flu Season in France Exceeds Previous Years' Mortality Rates
France is experiencing a severe flu season with higher than usual hospitalizations and deaths, exceeding previous years' levels and prompting 100 hospitals to activate emergency plans by mid-January; the Inserm reported 611 flu-related deaths in the second week of January alone.
Severe Flu Season in France Exceeds Previous Years' Mortality Rates
France is experiencing a severe flu season with higher than usual hospitalizations and deaths, exceeding previous years' levels and prompting 100 hospitals to activate emergency plans by mid-January; the Inserm reported 611 flu-related deaths in the second week of January alone.
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36% Bias Score
Spain's Cancer Cases Rise 20 Percent, Mortality Decreases
Spain's estimated 296,103 cancer diagnoses in 2025 show a 20 percent increase over the past decade, with colon, breast, lung, prostate, and bladder cancers most prevalent; decreased mortality reflects improved treatments and prevention, while rising lung cancer in women is linked to increased tobacc...
Spain's Cancer Cases Rise 20 Percent, Mortality Decreases
Spain's estimated 296,103 cancer diagnoses in 2025 show a 20 percent increase over the past decade, with colon, breast, lung, prostate, and bladder cancers most prevalent; decreased mortality reflects improved treatments and prevention, while rising lung cancer in women is linked to increased tobacc...
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40% Bias Score
ADHD Linked to Significantly Reduced Life Expectancy in British Adults
A study of over 30,000 British adults diagnosed with ADHD found that men die about seven years earlier and women nine years earlier than their non-ADHD counterparts, highlighting the significant impact of unmet support needs and associated health issues.
ADHD Linked to Significantly Reduced Life Expectancy in British Adults
A study of over 30,000 British adults diagnosed with ADHD found that men die about seven years earlier and women nine years earlier than their non-ADHD counterparts, highlighting the significant impact of unmet support needs and associated health issues.
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56% Bias Score
Vibrio Vulnificus: A Hidden Death Toll from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene's direct death toll of 12 in Pinellas County is dwarfed by an additional 5 deaths from Vibrio vulnificus infections in the following weeks, highlighting the undercounting of hurricane-related fatalities due to climate change's impact on bacterium outbreaks and the increasing intensi...
Vibrio Vulnificus: A Hidden Death Toll from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene's direct death toll of 12 in Pinellas County is dwarfed by an additional 5 deaths from Vibrio vulnificus infections in the following weeks, highlighting the undercounting of hurricane-related fatalities due to climate change's impact on bacterium outbreaks and the increasing intensi...
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20% Bias Score
EU Air and Noise Pollution: 250,000 Annual Deaths, Insufficient Measures
A European Court of Auditors report reveals that air and noise pollution in the EU cause 250,000 deaths annually, with insufficient measures in place; while some cities show progress, 10 member states exceed NO2 limits, and noise pollution reduction targets are unlikely to be met.
EU Air and Noise Pollution: 250,000 Annual Deaths, Insufficient Measures
A European Court of Auditors report reveals that air and noise pollution in the EU cause 250,000 deaths annually, with insufficient measures in place; while some cities show progress, 10 member states exceed NO2 limits, and noise pollution reduction targets are unlikely to be met.
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24% Bias Score
Sugary Drinks Linked to 330,000 Annual Deaths Globally
A new study estimates that sugary drinks cause over 330,000 annual deaths globally from diabetes and cardiovascular disease, with the most significant impact seen in Latin America/the Caribbean and sub-Saharan Africa; researchers call for urgent public health action.
Sugary Drinks Linked to 330,000 Annual Deaths Globally
A new study estimates that sugary drinks cause over 330,000 annual deaths globally from diabetes and cardiovascular disease, with the most significant impact seen in Latin America/the Caribbean and sub-Saharan Africa; researchers call for urgent public health action.
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36% Bias Score