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U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Drops in 2024
The U.S. infant mortality rate fell to 5.5 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024, down from 5.6 in the prior two years; a decrease potentially linked to new RSV vaccination measures, although further research is needed to determine other contributing factors.
U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Drops in 2024
The U.S. infant mortality rate fell to 5.5 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024, down from 5.6 in the prior two years; a decrease potentially linked to new RSV vaccination measures, although further research is needed to determine other contributing factors.
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20% Bias Score
Five Critically Ill After Vaping in Netherlands
Five people were hospitalized in critical condition due to vaping in the Netherlands, four experiencing comas; 16 of 71 surveyed hospitals reported vaping-related lung damage; flavored vapes have been illegal since early 2024.
Five Critically Ill After Vaping in Netherlands
Five people were hospitalized in critical condition due to vaping in the Netherlands, four experiencing comas; 16 of 71 surveyed hospitals reported vaping-related lung damage; flavored vapes have been illegal since early 2024.
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52% Bias Score
HHS Exempts CDC, Allowing Hiring of Disease Detectives
The Department of Health and Human Services granted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention an exemption to hire a new class of its Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, averting a potential halving of the program due to a federal hiring freeze and internal bureaucratic delays; the new clas...
HHS Exempts CDC, Allowing Hiring of Disease Detectives
The Department of Health and Human Services granted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention an exemption to hire a new class of its Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, averting a potential halving of the program due to a federal hiring freeze and internal bureaucratic delays; the new clas...
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24% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak Spreads to Missouri After Aquarium Visit
An unvaccinated person with measles visited the St. Louis Aquarium on April 30th, potentially exposing hundreds of visitors; this follows a major Texas outbreak with 800+ cases and 2 deaths, the largest in two decades.
Measles Outbreak Spreads to Missouri After Aquarium Visit
An unvaccinated person with measles visited the St. Louis Aquarium on April 30th, potentially exposing hundreds of visitors; this follows a major Texas outbreak with 800+ cases and 2 deaths, the largest in two decades.
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40% Bias Score
Thousands of CDC Employees Laid Off Amidst Concerns Over Public Health Preparedness
Thousands of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees have lost their jobs since January, prompting concerns about the agency's ability to effectively respond to public health crises and leading to protests outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta.
Thousands of CDC Employees Laid Off Amidst Concerns Over Public Health Preparedness
Thousands of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees have lost their jobs since January, prompting concerns about the agency's ability to effectively respond to public health crises and leading to protests outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta.
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44% Bias Score
Study Debunks 'Mystery Illness' in New Brunswick
A new study in JAMA Neurology concludes that 25 patients in New Brunswick, initially believed to have a mysterious neurological illness, actually suffered from well-known conditions; researchers found that all patients had identifiable conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, traumatic b...
Study Debunks 'Mystery Illness' in New Brunswick
A new study in JAMA Neurology concludes that 25 patients in New Brunswick, initially believed to have a mysterious neurological illness, actually suffered from well-known conditions; researchers found that all patients had identifiable conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, traumatic b...
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52% Bias Score
Greece Toughens Penalties for Selling Alcohol and Tobacco to Minors
Greece is introducing a bill to increase penalties for selling alcohol or tobacco to minors, making the offense a misdemeanor with fines from €500-€10,000 and requiring ID checks. The legislation aims to curb underage substance abuse prompted by alarming incidents.
Greece Toughens Penalties for Selling Alcohol and Tobacco to Minors
Greece is introducing a bill to increase penalties for selling alcohol or tobacco to minors, making the offense a misdemeanor with fines from €500-€10,000 and requiring ID checks. The legislation aims to curb underage substance abuse prompted by alarming incidents.
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36% Bias Score
High Ultra-Processed Food Intake Linked to Increased Parkinson's Disease Risk
A study of nearly 43,000 participants found that consuming 11 or more servings of ultra-processed foods daily is associated with a 2.5 times greater likelihood of experiencing multiple early-stage Parkinson's symptoms compared to those eating only three servings; the findings suggest potential preve...
High Ultra-Processed Food Intake Linked to Increased Parkinson's Disease Risk
A study of nearly 43,000 participants found that consuming 11 or more servings of ultra-processed foods daily is associated with a 2.5 times greater likelihood of experiencing multiple early-stage Parkinson's symptoms compared to those eating only three servings; the findings suggest potential preve...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Kennedy Jr. Supporter as Surgeon General
President Trump nominated Casey Means, a health entrepreneur and supporter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health platform, as the new US Surgeon General on Wednesday, replacing Janette Nesheiwat whose nomination faced criticism over credentials and pro-vaccine stance.
Trump Appoints Kennedy Jr. Supporter as Surgeon General
President Trump nominated Casey Means, a health entrepreneur and supporter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health platform, as the new US Surgeon General on Wednesday, replacing Janette Nesheiwat whose nomination faced criticism over credentials and pro-vaccine stance.
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48% Bias Score
Proposed Drug Patent Cuts Threaten Medical Innovation
Congress is considering reducing patent protection for pharmaceutical drugs to offset tax cuts, potentially hindering development of life-saving medications due to increased financial risk in research and development, impacting future medical innovation and patient care.
Proposed Drug Patent Cuts Threaten Medical Innovation
Congress is considering reducing patent protection for pharmaceutical drugs to offset tax cuts, potentially hindering development of life-saving medications due to increased financial risk in research and development, impacting future medical innovation and patient care.
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56% Bias Score
JAMA Study Finds No Evidence of Mystery Brain Disease in New Brunswick
A new peer-reviewed study published in JAMA found no evidence of a mystery brain disease in New Brunswick, Canada, concluding instead that 25 cases reviewed involved misdiagnosis of common neurodegenerative diseases; the province plans its own investigation of 222 cases.
JAMA Study Finds No Evidence of Mystery Brain Disease in New Brunswick
A new peer-reviewed study published in JAMA found no evidence of a mystery brain disease in New Brunswick, Canada, concluding instead that 25 cases reviewed involved misdiagnosis of common neurodegenerative diseases; the province plans its own investigation of 222 cases.
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44% Bias Score
British Backpacker Dies from Methanol Poisoning in Laos
Two British women backpacking in Laos consumed methanol-laced alcohol, leading to one's death; this prompted a petition for increased awareness of unregulated alcohol risks abroad.
British Backpacker Dies from Methanol Poisoning in Laos
Two British women backpacking in Laos consumed methanol-laced alcohol, leading to one's death; this prompted a petition for increased awareness of unregulated alcohol risks abroad.
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24% Bias Score
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