Aspirin Found to Inhibit Cancer Spread by Boosting Immune Response
Research published in Nature reveals how aspirin inhibits thromboxane A2 (TXA2), a clotting factor suppressing T cells, thus potentially preventing cancer spread; clinical trials are underway, but experts advise consulting a doctor before using aspirin for cancer treatment.
Aspirin Found to Inhibit Cancer Spread by Boosting Immune Response
Research published in Nature reveals how aspirin inhibits thromboxane A2 (TXA2), a clotting factor suppressing T cells, thus potentially preventing cancer spread; clinical trials are underway, but experts advise consulting a doctor before using aspirin for cancer treatment.
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40% Bias Score
85% of Young Women with Cervical Cancer Were Unvaccinated Against HPV
A study by the IKNL cancer center found that 85% of 84 young women with cervical cancer, whose vaccination status was known, hadn't received the HPV vaccine, despite it being part of the national program since 2010 and reducing cervical cancer risk by 87%.
85% of Young Women with Cervical Cancer Were Unvaccinated Against HPV
A study by the IKNL cancer center found that 85% of 84 young women with cervical cancer, whose vaccination status was known, hadn't received the HPV vaccine, despite it being part of the national program since 2010 and reducing cervical cancer risk by 87%.
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44% Bias Score
Hanover Evangelical Church Reports Progress on Sexual Abuse Prevention, but Criticism Remains
One year after a German study revealed at least 1,259 accused employees and 2,225 child victims of sexual abuse in the Evangelical Church, the Hanover church reports progress in prevention, with all 47 church districts implementing protection concepts, although criticism remains regarding slow case ...
Hanover Evangelical Church Reports Progress on Sexual Abuse Prevention, but Criticism Remains
One year after a German study revealed at least 1,259 accused employees and 2,225 child victims of sexual abuse in the Evangelical Church, the Hanover church reports progress in prevention, with all 47 church districts implementing protection concepts, although criticism remains regarding slow case ...
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36% Bias Score
Pilot Prostate Cancer Screening Program Launched in Southern Italy
Puglia, Italy, launches a pilot prostate cancer screening program in Foggia province, targeting 100,000 men aged 50-70 to assess the impact on mortality and metastasis rates, collaborating with regional health authorities and the Policlinico Riuniti hospital.
Pilot Prostate Cancer Screening Program Launched in Southern Italy
Puglia, Italy, launches a pilot prostate cancer screening program in Foggia province, targeting 100,000 men aged 50-70 to assess the impact on mortality and metastasis rates, collaborating with regional health authorities and the Policlinico Riuniti hospital.
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44% Bias Score
Canada's Chronic Disease Crisis: A 14% Surge in Drug Claims and Looming Challenges
GreenShield, Canada's national non-profit health company, reports a 14% rise in chronic disease drug claims from 2020-2023, projecting a substantial increase in chronic illness cases to 3.1 million Ontarians by 2040, highlighting the need for preventative care and collaborative solutions.
Canada's Chronic Disease Crisis: A 14% Surge in Drug Claims and Looming Challenges
GreenShield, Canada's national non-profit health company, reports a 14% rise in chronic disease drug claims from 2020-2023, projecting a substantial increase in chronic illness cases to 3.1 million Ontarians by 2040, highlighting the need for preventative care and collaborative solutions.
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20% Bias Score
Rising Heart Attack Rates: Risk Factors and Preventative Measures
Paramedic Pavel Nikolaenko highlights age, sex (with increased risk in women potentially linked to oral contraceptives), and a younger average age of heart attack victims as key risk factors, urging immediate medical attention and preventative measures like regular checkups and lifestyle changes.
Rising Heart Attack Rates: Risk Factors and Preventative Measures
Paramedic Pavel Nikolaenko highlights age, sex (with increased risk in women potentially linked to oral contraceptives), and a younger average age of heart attack victims as key risk factors, urging immediate medical attention and preventative measures like regular checkups and lifestyle changes.
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36% Bias Score
Paris Unveils Plan to Curb Underage Knife Possession After Fatal Stabbing
A plan to combat underage knife possession in Paris was announced following the fatal stabbing of 14-year-old Elias; it involves increased school-based prevention, potential disciplinary actions, and doubled mediation teams near schools, in response to 6,500 knife seizures in 2024 and a drop in the ...
Paris Unveils Plan to Curb Underage Knife Possession After Fatal Stabbing
A plan to combat underage knife possession in Paris was announced following the fatal stabbing of 14-year-old Elias; it involves increased school-based prevention, potential disciplinary actions, and doubled mediation teams near schools, in response to 6,500 knife seizures in 2024 and a drop in the ...
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40% Bias Score
Germany strengthens child sexual abuse prevention
Germany's newly passed law aims to combat child sexual abuse by strengthening prevention efforts and providing support for victims; daily, 54 children fall victim to sexual assault in Germany, a 5.5% increase from the previous year.
Germany strengthens child sexual abuse prevention
Germany's newly passed law aims to combat child sexual abuse by strengthening prevention efforts and providing support for victims; daily, 54 children fall victim to sexual assault in Germany, a 5.5% increase from the previous year.
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36% Bias Score
Rhineland-Palatinate Sees Decrease in Traffic Fatalities and Injuries in 2024
Traffic fatalities in Rhineland-Palatinate decreased by four in 2024 to 130, while injuries fell to 13,466. Speeding and insufficient safety distance caused 20% of injury accidents. Preventative measures target young and senior drivers.
Rhineland-Palatinate Sees Decrease in Traffic Fatalities and Injuries in 2024
Traffic fatalities in Rhineland-Palatinate decreased by four in 2024 to 130, while injuries fell to 13,466. Speeding and insufficient safety distance caused 20% of injury accidents. Preventative measures target young and senior drivers.
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40% Bias Score
UK Cancer Death Rate 60% Higher in Deprived Areas
New Cancer Research UK analysis reveals a 60% higher cancer death rate in the UK's most deprived areas due to later diagnoses, higher smoking and obesity rates, and lower cancer screening uptake, resulting in 28,400 avoidable deaths annually.
UK Cancer Death Rate 60% Higher in Deprived Areas
New Cancer Research UK analysis reveals a 60% higher cancer death rate in the UK's most deprived areas due to later diagnoses, higher smoking and obesity rates, and lower cancer screening uptake, resulting in 28,400 avoidable deaths annually.
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28% Bias Score
Sharp Rise in European STIs in 2023
European STI rates surged in 2023, with nearly 100,000 gonorrhea cases (a fourfold increase from a decade ago) and a 13% rise in syphilis cases, mainly impacting men who have sex with men; this is possibly due to decreased condom use, improved testing, or a combination of factors, and contrasts with...
Sharp Rise in European STIs in 2023
European STI rates surged in 2023, with nearly 100,000 gonorrhea cases (a fourfold increase from a decade ago) and a 13% rise in syphilis cases, mainly impacting men who have sex with men; this is possibly due to decreased condom use, improved testing, or a combination of factors, and contrasts with...
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44% Bias Score
REACT Study: Early Detection of Atherosclerosis to Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
The REACT study, a large-scale international research project based in Spain and Denmark, aims to prevent cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and strokes by using ultrasound to detect silent atherosclerosis in 16,000 individuals aged 18-69, potentially changing the way we approach cardiovascu...
REACT Study: Early Detection of Atherosclerosis to Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
The REACT study, a large-scale international research project based in Spain and Denmark, aims to prevent cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and strokes by using ultrasound to detect silent atherosclerosis in 16,000 individuals aged 18-69, potentially changing the way we approach cardiovascu...
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20% Bias Score