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COVID-19 at Five Years: Evolving Virus, Uncertain Origin, and Lingering Health Impacts
Five years after the initial COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China, the pandemic's global death toll is estimated to be over 20 million, with the virus continuing to evolve and long COVID impacting millions. The origin remains uncertain, hampered by lack of transparency from China.
COVID-19 at Five Years: Evolving Virus, Uncertain Origin, and Lingering Health Impacts
Five years after the initial COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China, the pandemic's global death toll is estimated to be over 20 million, with the virus continuing to evolve and long COVID impacting millions. The origin remains uncertain, hampered by lack of transparency from China.
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12% Bias Score
German Study Reveals Lasting Negative Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children's Health
A German study reveals lasting negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on children and adolescents' mental and physical health, including increased anxiety, depression, reduced physical activity, and developmental delays, particularly impacting those aged 10-14 during lockdowns.
German Study Reveals Lasting Negative Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children's Health
A German study reveals lasting negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on children and adolescents' mental and physical health, including increased anxiety, depression, reduced physical activity, and developmental delays, particularly impacting those aged 10-14 during lockdowns.
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40% Bias Score
2025 Public Health Outlook: Bird Flu, Social Media, Weight-Loss Drugs, and Vaccine Progress
The year 2025 may see rising bird flu cases, potentially signaling human-to-human transmission; increased regulation of adolescent social media use due to its mental health impact; growing awareness of weight-loss drugs' side effects; and progress in preventing cervical cancer and malaria deaths thr...
2025 Public Health Outlook: Bird Flu, Social Media, Weight-Loss Drugs, and Vaccine Progress
The year 2025 may see rising bird flu cases, potentially signaling human-to-human transmission; increased regulation of adolescent social media use due to its mental health impact; growing awareness of weight-loss drugs' side effects; and progress in preventing cervical cancer and malaria deaths thr...
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44% Bias Score
COVID-19 Pandemic's Fifth Anniversary: A Reflection on Origins and Future Preparedness
The COVID-19 pandemic's fifth anniversary highlights at least 13 million deaths and over 4 billion people in lockdown, tracing its origins to SARS-CoV-1 and emphasizing the need for improved pandemic preparedness and sustainable practices in animal agriculture.
COVID-19 Pandemic's Fifth Anniversary: A Reflection on Origins and Future Preparedness
The COVID-19 pandemic's fifth anniversary highlights at least 13 million deaths and over 4 billion people in lockdown, tracing its origins to SARS-CoV-1 and emphasizing the need for improved pandemic preparedness and sustainable practices in animal agriculture.
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24% Bias Score
WHO Urges China to Share Covid-19 Origin Data
Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic began in Wuhan, China, the WHO urged China to share data on its origins, highlighting the need for transparency to prevent future outbreaks; China has not yet responded.
WHO Urges China to Share Covid-19 Origin Data
Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic began in Wuhan, China, the WHO urged China to share data on its origins, highlighting the need for transparency to prevent future outbreaks; China has not yet responded.
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40% Bias Score
US H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Surge, Raising Pandemic Concerns
The US reports at least 66 human cases of H5N1 bird flu across 10 states, resulting from contact with infected animals; while human-to-human transmission is absent, a 30% mortality rate and potential for mutation pose significant public health risks.
US H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Surge, Raising Pandemic Concerns
The US reports at least 66 human cases of H5N1 bird flu across 10 states, resulting from contact with infected animals; while human-to-human transmission is absent, a 30% mortality rate and potential for mutation pose significant public health risks.
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52% Bias Score
COVID-19 Pandemic: 20 Million Deaths, Ongoing Evolution, and Long-Term Health Impacts
The COVID-19 pandemic, originating in Wuhan, China in late 2019, has caused an estimated 20 million deaths globally, exposed global health inequities, and resulted in the debilitating condition known as "long COVID," despite the development of effective vaccines.
COVID-19 Pandemic: 20 Million Deaths, Ongoing Evolution, and Long-Term Health Impacts
The COVID-19 pandemic, originating in Wuhan, China in late 2019, has caused an estimated 20 million deaths globally, exposed global health inequities, and resulted in the debilitating condition known as "long COVID," despite the development of effective vaccines.
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16% Bias Score
Severe H5N1 Case in Canadian Teen Highlights Risk of Human-to-Human Transmission
A study of 46 confirmed US H5N1 human infections reveals mostly mild cases, but a severely ill Canadian teen, infected with a mutated variant (D1.1), raises concerns about human-to-human transmission. The source of the teen's infection remains unknown, highlighting the need for improved surveillance...
Severe H5N1 Case in Canadian Teen Highlights Risk of Human-to-Human Transmission
A study of 46 confirmed US H5N1 human infections reveals mostly mild cases, but a severely ill Canadian teen, infected with a mutated variant (D1.1), raises concerns about human-to-human transmission. The source of the teen's infection remains unknown, highlighting the need for improved surveillance...
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48% Bias Score
Severe H5N1 Case in Canada Highlights Urgent Need for Enhanced Surveillance
A 13-year-old Canadian girl with asthma and obesity experienced severe multi-organ failure from H5N1 infection, requiring ECMO, dialysis, and plasma exchange, unlike most other US cases that have been milder; this, along with mutations suggesting human adaptation, has prompted calls for increased su...
Severe H5N1 Case in Canada Highlights Urgent Need for Enhanced Surveillance
A 13-year-old Canadian girl with asthma and obesity experienced severe multi-organ failure from H5N1 infection, requiring ECMO, dialysis, and plasma exchange, unlike most other US cases that have been milder; this, along with mutations suggesting human adaptation, has prompted calls for increased su...
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48% Bias Score
H5N1 Virus Mutation in Louisiana Resident Sparks Pandemic Concerns
A Louisiana resident's H5N1 infection showed genetic mutations allowing the virus to better attach to throat cells, raising pandemic concerns; meanwhile, rising H5N1 cases in cats, including deaths, heighten the risk of viral reassortment and spread.
H5N1 Virus Mutation in Louisiana Resident Sparks Pandemic Concerns
A Louisiana resident's H5N1 infection showed genetic mutations allowing the virus to better attach to throat cells, raising pandemic concerns; meanwhile, rising H5N1 cases in cats, including deaths, heighten the risk of viral reassortment and spread.
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48% Bias Score
Oregon Cat Dies from H5N1, Underscoring Wider US Outbreak
An Oregon cat died from H5N1 avian influenza after consuming recalled Northwest Naturals wet cat food; this follows a wider outbreak affecting hundreds of dairy cattle herds across 16 US states and prompting a state of emergency in California, and 65 human cases reported this year by the CDC.
Oregon Cat Dies from H5N1, Underscoring Wider US Outbreak
An Oregon cat died from H5N1 avian influenza after consuming recalled Northwest Naturals wet cat food; this follows a wider outbreak affecting hundreds of dairy cattle herds across 16 US states and prompting a state of emergency in California, and 65 human cases reported this year by the CDC.
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36% Bias Score
WHO Reports Decreasing COVID-19 Cases and Deaths, but Highlights Ongoing Challenges
By November 10, 2024, the WHO reported over 776 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 7 million deaths globally, with a recent 39% decrease in cases and 36% decrease in deaths; however, underreporting is acknowledged, along with the continued burden of long COVID and vaccination inequities.
WHO Reports Decreasing COVID-19 Cases and Deaths, but Highlights Ongoing Challenges
By November 10, 2024, the WHO reported over 776 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 7 million deaths globally, with a recent 39% decrease in cases and 36% decrease in deaths; however, underreporting is acknowledged, along with the continued burden of long COVID and vaccination inequities.
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16% Bias Score
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