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Herpes Zoster Vaccine Shows Promise in Reducing Dementia Risk
A large-scale observational study in Wales, published in Nature, found that the herpes zoster vaccine may reduce the risk of dementia by 20% in people over 80, offering a potentially cost-effective preventative measure compared to existing pharmaceutical interventions.
Herpes Zoster Vaccine Shows Promise in Reducing Dementia Risk
A large-scale observational study in Wales, published in Nature, found that the herpes zoster vaccine may reduce the risk of dementia by 20% in people over 80, offering a potentially cost-effective preventative measure compared to existing pharmaceutical interventions.
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52% Bias Score


German Cabaret Combats Elder Fraud
Ned mit mir!" is a German preventative cabaret show educating senior citizens about elder fraud, particularly call center scams resulting in over €2.4 million in losses in Upper Bavaria South during 2024, and emphasizing reporting to prevent future victimization.
German Cabaret Combats Elder Fraud
Ned mit mir!" is a German preventative cabaret show educating senior citizens about elder fraud, particularly call center scams resulting in over €2.4 million in losses in Upper Bavaria South during 2024, and emphasizing reporting to prevent future victimization.
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44% Bias Score


Underreporting of Sexual Misconduct in Dutch Healthcare Highlights Urgent Need for Prevention
The Dutch Healthcare Inspectorate (IGJ) received 330 reports of sexual misconduct in healthcare in 2024, unchanged from 2023, despite an independent report estimating 11,000 annual victims, highlighting significant underreporting and a need for increased prevention efforts.
Underreporting of Sexual Misconduct in Dutch Healthcare Highlights Urgent Need for Prevention
The Dutch Healthcare Inspectorate (IGJ) received 330 reports of sexual misconduct in healthcare in 2024, unchanged from 2023, despite an independent report estimating 11,000 annual victims, highlighting significant underreporting and a need for increased prevention efforts.
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36% Bias Score


Measles Risks and Prevention: Vaccination, Early Diagnosis Crucial
Associate Professor Alexey Rtishchev highlights the dangers of measles complications (pneumonia, otitis, encephalitis), stressing the importance of timely vaccination, parental responsibility in following vaccination schedules, and immediate medical attention upon symptom onset to prevent severe out...
Measles Risks and Prevention: Vaccination, Early Diagnosis Crucial
Associate Professor Alexey Rtishchev highlights the dangers of measles complications (pneumonia, otitis, encephalitis), stressing the importance of timely vaccination, parental responsibility in following vaccination schedules, and immediate medical attention upon symptom onset to prevent severe out...
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48% Bias Score


Italy Rejects Funding for Expanded Breast Cancer Screening
Italy's proposed expansion of breast cancer screening to women aged 45-49 and 70-74, requiring 18 million euros annually, was rejected due to insufficient funds, impacting approximately 4 million women and highlighting systemic issues in preventative healthcare.
Italy Rejects Funding for Expanded Breast Cancer Screening
Italy's proposed expansion of breast cancer screening to women aged 45-49 and 70-74, requiring 18 million euros annually, was rejected due to insufficient funds, impacting approximately 4 million women and highlighting systemic issues in preventative healthcare.
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56% Bias Score


Gantenerumab Halves Alzheimer's Risk in Genetically Predisposed Individuals
A study of 73 adults with a faulty gene (PSEN2) causing nearly certain Alzheimer's found that gantenerumab, an anti-amyloid drug, halved their risk of developing the disease, suggesting that targeting amyloid could prevent Alzheimer's in millions.
Gantenerumab Halves Alzheimer's Risk in Genetically Predisposed Individuals
A study of 73 adults with a faulty gene (PSEN2) causing nearly certain Alzheimer's found that gantenerumab, an anti-amyloid drug, halved their risk of developing the disease, suggesting that targeting amyloid could prevent Alzheimer's in millions.
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40% Bias Score

Voronezh Oblast Achieves Record Low in Tuberculosis Cases
Voronezh Oblast, Russia, reports a record low in tuberculosis cases—430 in the past year compared to 530 in 2023—due to a comprehensive program involving BCG vaccination, screenings of over two million people, treatment adherence, public education, and improved living conditions.

Voronezh Oblast Achieves Record Low in Tuberculosis Cases
Voronezh Oblast, Russia, reports a record low in tuberculosis cases—430 in the past year compared to 530 in 2023—due to a comprehensive program involving BCG vaccination, screenings of over two million people, treatment adherence, public education, and improved living conditions.
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28% Bias Score

Dutch Healthcare Grapples with Underreported Sexual Misconduct
The Dutch Healthcare Inspectorate (IGJ) received 330 reports of sexual misconduct in healthcare in 2024, matching 2023's figures, but a separate report estimates 11,000 actual cases, highlighting significant underreporting and the need for improved prevention and reporting.

Dutch Healthcare Grapples with Underreported Sexual Misconduct
The Dutch Healthcare Inspectorate (IGJ) received 330 reports of sexual misconduct in healthcare in 2024, matching 2023's figures, but a separate report estimates 11,000 actual cases, highlighting significant underreporting and the need for improved prevention and reporting.
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40% Bias Score

Rise in Youth Involvement in Berlin Neo-Nazi Rallies
A recent neo-Nazi rally in Berlin saw a concerning number of young participants, raising concerns about the increasing influence of online radicalization among young people seeking belonging and purpose, often through platforms like TikTok and Telegram.

Rise in Youth Involvement in Berlin Neo-Nazi Rallies
A recent neo-Nazi rally in Berlin saw a concerning number of young participants, raising concerns about the increasing influence of online radicalization among young people seeking belonging and purpose, often through platforms like TikTok and Telegram.
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20% Bias Score

Gantenerumab Halves Alzheimer's Risk in High-Risk Individuals
A Washington University study found that eight years of gantenerumab treatment halved the risk of Alzheimer's in 22 genetically predisposed individuals, highlighting potential for preventative treatment, but longer-term studies and broader trials are needed.

Gantenerumab Halves Alzheimer's Risk in High-Risk Individuals
A Washington University study found that eight years of gantenerumab treatment halved the risk of Alzheimer's in 22 genetically predisposed individuals, highlighting potential for preventative treatment, but longer-term studies and broader trials are needed.
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44% Bias Score

Netherlands Fails to Reduce Overweight Population
The Netherlands is failing to decrease its overweight population, which remains unchanged from a decade ago, despite national prevention efforts. Experts cite an obesogenic environment and insufficient funding for prevention and treatment as major contributing factors, predicting a 60% overweight ra...

Netherlands Fails to Reduce Overweight Population
The Netherlands is failing to decrease its overweight population, which remains unchanged from a decade ago, despite national prevention efforts. Experts cite an obesogenic environment and insufficient funding for prevention and treatment as major contributing factors, predicting a 60% overweight ra...
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44% Bias Score

Colorectal Cancer in Turkey: Rising Cases, High Survival Rate with Early Detection
Turkish Gastroenterology Association reports colorectal cancer as the second most common cancer in women and third in men, with rising cases among younger patients; early detection via screening boasts a 95% survival rate, prompting calls for increased awareness and preventative measures.

Colorectal Cancer in Turkey: Rising Cases, High Survival Rate with Early Detection
Turkish Gastroenterology Association reports colorectal cancer as the second most common cancer in women and third in men, with rising cases among younger patients; early detection via screening boasts a 95% survival rate, prompting calls for increased awareness and preventative measures.
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24% Bias Score
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