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WHO Simulation Highlights Permafrost Pathogen Threat
A World Health Organization (WHO) exercise, "Exercise Polaris," simulated a deadly virus, "Mammothpox," emerging from a thawing mammoth, infecting scientists and spreading globally; highlighting the real threat of ancient pathogens released by climate change.
WHO Simulation Highlights Permafrost Pathogen Threat
A World Health Organization (WHO) exercise, "Exercise Polaris," simulated a deadly virus, "Mammothpox," emerging from a thawing mammoth, infecting scientists and spreading globally; highlighting the real threat of ancient pathogens released by climate change.
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40% Bias Score
WHO Finalizes Historic Pandemic Agreement Emphasizing Global Collaboration and Technology Transfer
WHO member states reached a landmark agreement on Wednesday to bolster global pandemic preparedness, focusing on technology transfer to developing nations, a 'One Health' approach, and a global supply chain while respecting national sovereignty; the agreement will be considered by the World Health A...
WHO Finalizes Historic Pandemic Agreement Emphasizing Global Collaboration and Technology Transfer
WHO member states reached a landmark agreement on Wednesday to bolster global pandemic preparedness, focusing on technology transfer to developing nations, a 'One Health' approach, and a global supply chain while respecting national sovereignty; the agreement will be considered by the World Health A...
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32% Bias Score
COVID-19 Pandemic's Lasting Impact on Turkish Children's Development
The COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey caused a rise in myopia among children and adolescents (7-18 years old), increased shyness and attention deficits, and exacerbated existing inequalities, particularly impacting vulnerable groups and potentially causing long-term developmental delays.
COVID-19 Pandemic's Lasting Impact on Turkish Children's Development
The COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey caused a rise in myopia among children and adolescents (7-18 years old), increased shyness and attention deficits, and exacerbated existing inequalities, particularly impacting vulnerable groups and potentially causing long-term developmental delays.
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48% Bias Score
COVID-19: Systemic Failures, Innovation, and the Path to Future Preparedness
The COVID-19 pandemic, starting in Wuhan in late 2019, caused over 20 million deaths worldwide, revealing critical weaknesses in global health systems and governance, while simultaneously spurring innovation and exposing societal inequalities.
COVID-19: Systemic Failures, Innovation, and the Path to Future Preparedness
The COVID-19 pandemic, starting in Wuhan in late 2019, caused over 20 million deaths worldwide, revealing critical weaknesses in global health systems and governance, while simultaneously spurring innovation and exposing societal inequalities.
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48% Bias Score
Post-Pandemic Surge in Australian Adult ADHD Diagnoses
Post-COVID-19 lockdowns in Australia saw adult ADHD diagnoses and medication prescriptions more than double from 2020-2023, with a 496% increase since 2013; this involved a notable rise in diagnoses among women, now making up 59% of new adult patients.
Post-Pandemic Surge in Australian Adult ADHD Diagnoses
Post-COVID-19 lockdowns in Australia saw adult ADHD diagnoses and medication prescriptions more than double from 2020-2023, with a 496% increase since 2013; this involved a notable rise in diagnoses among women, now making up 59% of new adult patients.
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44% Bias Score
EU Urges Citizen Preparedness Amidst Rising Security Threats
The European Commission launched a new preparedness strategy, urging citizens to have 72-hour emergency kits due to potential war, cyberattacks, pandemics, and climate change, emphasizing citizen-military cooperation and highlighting the need for proactive crisis management.
EU Urges Citizen Preparedness Amidst Rising Security Threats
The European Commission launched a new preparedness strategy, urging citizens to have 72-hour emergency kits due to potential war, cyberattacks, pandemics, and climate change, emphasizing citizen-military cooperation and highlighting the need for proactive crisis management.
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44% Bias Score
WHO Reaches Landmark Pandemic Response Agreement
WHO member states finalized a landmark pandemic response agreement after three years of negotiations, including commitments to enhance technology and knowledge-sharing, mobilize a global health emergency workforce, and establish a pathogen access system; the agreement will be presented at the World ...
WHO Reaches Landmark Pandemic Response Agreement
WHO member states finalized a landmark pandemic response agreement after three years of negotiations, including commitments to enhance technology and knowledge-sharing, mobilize a global health emergency workforce, and establish a pathogen access system; the agreement will be presented at the World ...
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32% Bias Score
First Human Case of Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Confirmed in Mexico
Mexico confirmed its first human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) on April 1st in a three-year-old girl from Durango, currently hospitalized in Torreón, Coahuila, with a severe condition; the WHO has been notified, and this isolated case is not believed to involve human-to-human transmission.
First Human Case of Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Confirmed in Mexico
Mexico confirmed its first human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) on April 1st in a three-year-old girl from Durango, currently hospitalized in Torreón, Coahuila, with a severe condition; the WHO has been notified, and this isolated case is not believed to involve human-to-human transmission.
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44% Bias Score
Mexico Confirms First Human Case of H5N1 Avian Influenza
Mexico confirms its first human case of H5N1 avian influenza in a three-year-old child in Durango, raising global health concerns due to the virus's high mortality rate in birds and potential for human-to-human transmission; this follows prior outbreaks and economic impacts on poultry industries.
Mexico Confirms First Human Case of H5N1 Avian Influenza
Mexico confirms its first human case of H5N1 avian influenza in a three-year-old child in Durango, raising global health concerns due to the virus's high mortality rate in birds and potential for human-to-human transmission; this follows prior outbreaks and economic impacts on poultry industries.
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36% Bias Score
France's Lingering COVID-19 Scars: Five Years Later
Five years after France's first COVID-19 wave, a journalist revisits interviews with scientists, healthcare workers, and citizens, revealing lasting health, political, and social consequences; the lack of government accountability for past errors; and the urgent need for improved crisis response str...
France's Lingering COVID-19 Scars: Five Years Later
Five years after France's first COVID-19 wave, a journalist revisits interviews with scientists, healthcare workers, and citizens, revealing lasting health, political, and social consequences; the lack of government accountability for past errors; and the urgent need for improved crisis response str...
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52% Bias Score
Italy's Early COVID-19 Outbreak: A European Epicenter
Italy became the first European epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in late January 2020, experiencing a rapid spread despite early travel restrictions, leading to a nationwide lockdown and widespread societal disruption.
Italy's Early COVID-19 Outbreak: A European Epicenter
Italy became the first European epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in late January 2020, experiencing a rapid spread despite early travel restrictions, leading to a nationwide lockdown and widespread societal disruption.
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48% Bias Score
First H5N1 Case in Sheep Sparks Global Pandemic Alert
A sheep in northern England tested positive for H5N1 bird flu—a global first—raising pandemic concerns, as the virus shows increased ability to jump between species and has already affected a British farmer and caused a death in the US.
First H5N1 Case in Sheep Sparks Global Pandemic Alert
A sheep in northern England tested positive for H5N1 bird flu—a global first—raising pandemic concerns, as the virus shows increased ability to jump between species and has already affected a British farmer and caused a death in the US.
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36% Bias Score
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