Winter Virus Surge Increases Risk of Misdiagnosed Heart Conditions
A surge of four viruses—RSV, influenza, COVID-19, and norovirus—is causing concern, as symptoms can mimic heart conditions, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, especially for older adults and those with underlying conditions. Cardiologists urge awareness and prompt medical attention fo...
Winter Virus Surge Increases Risk of Misdiagnosed Heart Conditions
A surge of four viruses—RSV, influenza, COVID-19, and norovirus—is causing concern, as symptoms can mimic heart conditions, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, especially for older adults and those with underlying conditions. Cardiologists urge awareness and prompt medical attention fo...
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40% Bias Score
U.S. "Quad-demic" Overwhelms Healthcare System
The U.S. faces a "quad-demic" of COVID-19, influenza A, RSV, and norovirus, straining healthcare systems with high positive test rates (6.2% COVID-19, 8.8% RSV, 25% influenza, and 28% norovirus) and increasing ER visits; inadequate surveillance hinders response.
U.S. "Quad-demic" Overwhelms Healthcare System
The U.S. faces a "quad-demic" of COVID-19, influenza A, RSV, and norovirus, straining healthcare systems with high positive test rates (6.2% COVID-19, 8.8% RSV, 25% influenza, and 28% norovirus) and increasing ER visits; inadequate surveillance hinders response.
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32% Bias Score
Moderna's Norovirus Vaccine Trial Accelerated Amid Severe Winter Outbreak
Moderna's norovirus vaccine is in phase three trials, enrolling ahead of schedule due to a severe winter outbreak, with results expected by late 2024 or 2026. The vaccine targets three common genotypes, aiming to lessen symptoms and hospitalizations in high-risk groups like seniors and healthcare wo...
Moderna's Norovirus Vaccine Trial Accelerated Amid Severe Winter Outbreak
Moderna's norovirus vaccine is in phase three trials, enrolling ahead of schedule due to a severe winter outbreak, with results expected by late 2024 or 2026. The vaccine targets three common genotypes, aiming to lessen symptoms and hospitalizations in high-risk groups like seniors and healthcare wo...
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36% Bias Score
Surge in Four Viruses Strains US Healthcare Systems
Four viruses (influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus) are surging in the U.S., causing widespread illness and impacting healthcare systems, with the CDC reporting high positivity rates and increased hospital visits; vaccines are available for some, but not all, of the viruses.
Surge in Four Viruses Strains US Healthcare Systems
Four viruses (influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus) are surging in the U.S., causing widespread illness and impacting healthcare systems, with the CDC reporting high positivity rates and increased hospital visits; vaccines are available for some, but not all, of the viruses.
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40% Bias Score
Norovirus Outbreak at California Wildfire Evacuation Shelter
A norovirus outbreak sickened 28 people at a Pasadena, California evacuation shelter for wildfire survivors, with three confirmed cases, highlighting the increased risks of infectious disease in temporary shelters and exceeding normal levels both in California and nationally.
Norovirus Outbreak at California Wildfire Evacuation Shelter
A norovirus outbreak sickened 28 people at a Pasadena, California evacuation shelter for wildfire survivors, with three confirmed cases, highlighting the increased risks of infectious disease in temporary shelters and exceeding normal levels both in California and nationally.
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20% Bias Score
Record Norovirus Outbreaks and Moderna's Vaccine Development
The CDC reports record-high norovirus infections this year, impacting 19-21 million Americans annually and costing $60 billion globally; Moderna is developing an mRNA vaccine to combat this.
Record Norovirus Outbreaks and Moderna's Vaccine Development
The CDC reports record-high norovirus infections this year, impacting 19-21 million Americans annually and costing $60 billion globally; Moderna is developing an mRNA vaccine to combat this.
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52% Bias Score
England Norovirus Cases Double Expected Numbers, Straining Hospitals
Norovirus cases in England have more than doubled the expected number for this time of year, with 898 hospital beds filled daily last week due to norovirus-like symptoms, a 15% increase from the previous week, straining already near-capacity hospitals.
England Norovirus Cases Double Expected Numbers, Straining Hospitals
Norovirus cases in England have more than doubled the expected number for this time of year, with 898 hospital beds filled daily last week due to norovirus-like symptoms, a 15% increase from the previous week, straining already near-capacity hospitals.
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28% Bias Score
Record Market High Amidst Boeing Loss, Trump's Davos Remarks, and Soaring Store Closures
The S&P 500 hit a record high Thursday, but Boeing announced a $4 billion Q4 loss, Trump pressured the Federal Reserve at Davos, and US store closures are spiking, exceeding 2020 levels.
Record Market High Amidst Boeing Loss, Trump's Davos Remarks, and Soaring Store Closures
The S&P 500 hit a record high Thursday, but Boeing announced a $4 billion Q4 loss, Trump pressured the Federal Reserve at Davos, and US store closures are spiking, exceeding 2020 levels.
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24% Bias Score
Record Norovirus Surge Overwhelms England's Hospitals
England's hospitals are facing an unprecedented surge in norovirus cases, reaching the highest level since January 2020, overwhelming hospitals already struggling with high flu rates and delayed discharges, leading to dangerously high bed occupancy rates of 96 percent.
Record Norovirus Surge Overwhelms England's Hospitals
England's hospitals are facing an unprecedented surge in norovirus cases, reaching the highest level since January 2020, overwhelming hospitals already struggling with high flu rates and delayed discharges, leading to dangerously high bed occupancy rates of 96 percent.
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44% Bias Score
US 'Quad-demic' Strains Healthcare System
A "quad-demic" of flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus has infected 15 million Americans and killed 30,000 this winter, straining the US healthcare system and prompting some hospitals to reinstate mask mandates and limit visitor hours.
US 'Quad-demic' Strains Healthcare System
A "quad-demic" of flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus has infected 15 million Americans and killed 30,000 this winter, straining the US healthcare system and prompting some hospitals to reinstate mask mandates and limit visitor hours.
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40% Bias Score
Norovirus Surge: US Records Highest Outbreaks in Over a Decade
The US is experiencing its worst norovirus outbreak in over a decade, with nearly 100 outbreaks reported in the first week of December—a 40% increase compared to the same period from 2010–2024—likely driven by a new variant and weakened immunity.
Norovirus Surge: US Records Highest Outbreaks in Over a Decade
The US is experiencing its worst norovirus outbreak in over a decade, with nearly 100 outbreaks reported in the first week of December—a 40% increase compared to the same period from 2010–2024—likely driven by a new variant and weakened immunity.
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44% Bias Score
Winter Illness Surge: Prevention and Treatment
This winter has seen a surge in common illnesses like flu, COVID-19, norovirus, and colds, likely due to increased indoor time and dry air; preventive measures include frequent handwashing, disinfecting, masking, and vaccination where available.
Winter Illness Surge: Prevention and Treatment
This winter has seen a surge in common illnesses like flu, COVID-19, norovirus, and colds, likely due to increased indoor time and dry air; preventive measures include frequent handwashing, disinfecting, masking, and vaccination where available.
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16% Bias Score