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Noise Pollution: A Growing Public Health Crisis
Noise pollution, a largely unaddressed public health crisis, causes serious health problems ranging from cardiovascular issues to mental health conditions; this is exacerbated by urban growth, as exemplified by Dhaka, Bangladesh, prompting innovative solutions like silent protests against excessive ...
Noise Pollution: A Growing Public Health Crisis
Noise pollution, a largely unaddressed public health crisis, causes serious health problems ranging from cardiovascular issues to mental health conditions; this is exacerbated by urban growth, as exemplified by Dhaka, Bangladesh, prompting innovative solutions like silent protests against excessive ...
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48% Bias Score
Colombia's Rural Energy Poverty: Deforestation, Health Impacts, and Sustainable Solutions
In rural Colombia, energy poverty is 11 times higher than in cities, affecting 10 million people who rely on wood and charcoal for cooking, causing deforestation and health issues; however, biodigesters and solar panels offer sustainable alternatives.
Colombia's Rural Energy Poverty: Deforestation, Health Impacts, and Sustainable Solutions
In rural Colombia, energy poverty is 11 times higher than in cities, affecting 10 million people who rely on wood and charcoal for cooking, causing deforestation and health issues; however, biodigesters and solar panels offer sustainable alternatives.
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48% Bias Score
Delhi Air Pollution to Hike Health Insurance Premiums
Health insurance premiums in New Delhi may rise by 10-15% due to pollution-related health claims, following the World Air Quality Report 2024 naming Delhi the world's most polluted capital city; insurers are considering pollution as a risk factor in pricing, potentially pressuring governments to imp...
Delhi Air Pollution to Hike Health Insurance Premiums
Health insurance premiums in New Delhi may rise by 10-15% due to pollution-related health claims, following the World Air Quality Report 2024 naming Delhi the world's most polluted capital city; insurers are considering pollution as a risk factor in pricing, potentially pressuring governments to imp...
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36% Bias Score
Infectious Disease Researcher Fights Medical Misinformation
Infectious disease researcher Laurel Bristow combats medical misinformation through social media and podcasts, empowering individuals with accurate health information to make informed decisions; her five tips for evaluating health claims include scrutinizing sources, avoiding emotional manipulation,...
Infectious Disease Researcher Fights Medical Misinformation
Infectious disease researcher Laurel Bristow combats medical misinformation through social media and podcasts, empowering individuals with accurate health information to make informed decisions; her five tips for evaluating health claims include scrutinizing sources, avoiding emotional manipulation,...
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12% Bias Score
German Oral Health Study: Caries Down, Periodontitis Remains a Concern
The Sixth German Oral Health Study shows a significant decrease in tooth decay in Germany, particularly among adults, due to successful preventative measures, while highlighting persistent concerns about periodontitis.
German Oral Health Study: Caries Down, Periodontitis Remains a Concern
The Sixth German Oral Health Study shows a significant decrease in tooth decay in Germany, particularly among adults, due to successful preventative measures, while highlighting persistent concerns about periodontitis.
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36% Bias Score
Brandenburg Hospital Reform: Assurances Amidst Concerns
Brandenburg's health minister, Britta Müller, announced hospital reforms to address financial pressures and staff shortages, assuring continued emergency and basic care despite potential increases in travel times for some planned treatments.
Brandenburg Hospital Reform: Assurances Amidst Concerns
Brandenburg's health minister, Britta Müller, announced hospital reforms to address financial pressures and staff shortages, assuring continued emergency and basic care despite potential increases in travel times for some planned treatments.
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44% Bias Score
Europe's Measles Surge: Record-High Cases Highlight Vaccination Gaps
Europe reported over 120,000 measles cases in 2024, the highest in 25 years, exceeding 2023's numbers and highlighting low vaccination rates in several countries; this surge underscores the importance of widespread vaccination to prevent outbreaks of this highly contagious disease.
Europe's Measles Surge: Record-High Cases Highlight Vaccination Gaps
Europe reported over 120,000 measles cases in 2024, the highest in 25 years, exceeding 2023's numbers and highlighting low vaccination rates in several countries; this surge underscores the importance of widespread vaccination to prevent outbreaks of this highly contagious disease.
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40% Bias Score
SNP's Lax Botox Regulations Risk Lives, Warns Surgeon
The SNP's proposed cosmetic industry regulations are deemed inadequate by leading cosmetic surgeon Dr. Darren McKeown, who warns of serious risks from untrained practitioners administering Botox and other injectables, highlighting recent cases of botched procedures and deaths.
SNP's Lax Botox Regulations Risk Lives, Warns Surgeon
The SNP's proposed cosmetic industry regulations are deemed inadequate by leading cosmetic surgeon Dr. Darren McKeown, who warns of serious risks from untrained practitioners administering Botox and other injectables, highlighting recent cases of botched procedures and deaths.
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60% Bias Score
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Parkinson's Risk
A study of over 3,000 adults in California and Denmark found a nine percent increased risk of Parkinson's disease in areas with high traffic-related air pollution; genetically susceptible individuals faced up to a three-fold risk increase.
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Parkinson's Risk
A study of over 3,000 adults in California and Denmark found a nine percent increased risk of Parkinson's disease in areas with high traffic-related air pollution; genetically susceptible individuals faced up to a three-fold risk increase.
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36% Bias Score
Family Dies From Insecticide Poisoning in Russia
A family in Novoaleksandrovsk, Stavropol Territory, Russia, suffered insecticide poisoning on March 17, 2025, resulting in one death and several critical injuries after the father treated the basement with an unknown chemical on March 15. A criminal investigation is underway.
Family Dies From Insecticide Poisoning in Russia
A family in Novoaleksandrovsk, Stavropol Territory, Russia, suffered insecticide poisoning on March 17, 2025, resulting in one death and several critical injuries after the father treated the basement with an unknown chemical on March 15. A criminal investigation is underway.
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24% Bias Score
Improved Dental Health in Germany: Fewer Cavities, but Enamel Issues Persist
A recent study in Germany shows a significant improvement in dental health, with 78% of 12-year-olds cavity-free and an 80% reduction in edentulism among older adults since 1989, though enamel hypomineralization remains a concern affecting 15.3% of 12-year-olds.
Improved Dental Health in Germany: Fewer Cavities, but Enamel Issues Persist
A recent study in Germany shows a significant improvement in dental health, with 78% of 12-year-olds cavity-free and an 80% reduction in edentulism among older adults since 1989, though enamel hypomineralization remains a concern affecting 15.3% of 12-year-olds.
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44% Bias Score
Underdiagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder in Spain
In Spain, thousands with alcohol use disorder (AUD) go undiagnosed in primary care due to systemic failures in detection, societal normalization of alcohol, and patient reluctance to disclose. Diagnostic tools exist, but underuse and stigma create significant barriers.
Underdiagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder in Spain
In Spain, thousands with alcohol use disorder (AUD) go undiagnosed in primary care due to systemic failures in detection, societal normalization of alcohol, and patient reluctance to disclose. Diagnostic tools exist, but underuse and stigma create significant barriers.
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32% Bias Score
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