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Ontario Switches to HPV Testing for Cervical Cancer Screening
Ontario is replacing Pap tests with HPV tests for cervical cancer screening, starting October 2nd, 2023, due to the HPV test's higher effectiveness and ability to be performed less frequently, aiming to reduce rising cervical cancer incidence rates; this aligns with national and international trends...
Ontario Switches to HPV Testing for Cervical Cancer Screening
Ontario is replacing Pap tests with HPV tests for cervical cancer screening, starting October 2nd, 2023, due to the HPV test's higher effectiveness and ability to be performed less frequently, aiming to reduce rising cervical cancer incidence rates; this aligns with national and international trends...
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44% Bias Score
53 Dead in Congo Amid Mystery Illness Outbreak
A mystery illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused at least 53 deaths and 431 reported cases across two villages, with preliminary investigations suggesting a possible link to bat consumption; the exact cause remains unknown.
53 Dead in Congo Amid Mystery Illness Outbreak
A mystery illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused at least 53 deaths and 431 reported cases across two villages, with preliminary investigations suggesting a possible link to bat consumption; the exact cause remains unknown.
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60% Bias Score
Netherlands Cuts Pandemic Preparedness Funding Despite COVID-19 Experience
The Netherlands' COVID-19 experience, starting with the first confirmed case on February 27, 2020, led to significant societal disruption and a €300 million investment in pandemic preparedness, later rescinded by the government, highlighting ongoing vulnerability.
Netherlands Cuts Pandemic Preparedness Funding Despite COVID-19 Experience
The Netherlands' COVID-19 experience, starting with the first confirmed case on February 27, 2020, led to significant societal disruption and a €300 million investment in pandemic preparedness, later rescinded by the government, highlighting ongoing vulnerability.
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48% Bias Score
WHO FCTC's 20-Year Impact: One-Third Reduction in Global Tobacco Use
The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), implemented 20 years ago, is credited with a one-third global reduction in tobacco use over the past two decades, resulting in 118 million fewer users due to measures such as pictorial health warnings, plain packaging, advertising bans, smo...
WHO FCTC's 20-Year Impact: One-Third Reduction in Global Tobacco Use
The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), implemented 20 years ago, is credited with a one-third global reduction in tobacco use over the past two decades, resulting in 118 million fewer users due to measures such as pictorial health warnings, plain packaging, advertising bans, smo...
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40% Bias Score
Measles Death in US Underscores Global Vaccination Crisis
The U.S. reports its first measles death since 2015, amid a global surge in cases linked to decreased vaccination rates since the COVID-19 pandemic; 124 cases in Texas and nine in New Mexico.
Measles Death in US Underscores Global Vaccination Crisis
The U.S. reports its first measles death since 2015, amid a global surge in cases linked to decreased vaccination rates since the COVID-19 pandemic; 124 cases in Texas and nine in New Mexico.
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16% Bias Score
London's Largest Nightclub Temporarily Closed After Safety Incidents
Drumsheds, the world's largest nightclub in Tottenham, London, temporarily closed in December 2023 after three serious incidents (a stabbing and two drug overdose deaths) in its first two months prompted its temporary closure by Enfield council due to insufficient responses to health emergencies and...
London's Largest Nightclub Temporarily Closed After Safety Incidents
Drumsheds, the world's largest nightclub in Tottenham, London, temporarily closed in December 2023 after three serious incidents (a stabbing and two drug overdose deaths) in its first two months prompted its temporary closure by Enfield council due to insufficient responses to health emergencies and...
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52% Bias Score
Extreme Heat Accelerates Cellular Aging in Older Adults: USC Study
A USC study of 3,600+ older adults found that prolonged exposure to temperatures above 32°C accelerates cellular aging by 1.5–2.5 years, with initial effects visible within weeks, highlighting a significant public health concern.
Extreme Heat Accelerates Cellular Aging in Older Adults: USC Study
A USC study of 3,600+ older adults found that prolonged exposure to temperatures above 32°C accelerates cellular aging by 1.5–2.5 years, with initial effects visible within weeks, highlighting a significant public health concern.
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36% Bias Score
WHO FCTC's 20th Anniversary: One-Third Reduction in Global Tobacco Consumption
The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control's 20th anniversary highlights a one-third reduction in global tobacco consumption over two decades, thanks to various control measures including graphic health warnings, plain packaging, and advertising bans, despite challenges posed by the tobacco ind...
WHO FCTC's 20th Anniversary: One-Third Reduction in Global Tobacco Consumption
The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control's 20th anniversary highlights a one-third reduction in global tobacco consumption over two decades, thanks to various control measures including graphic health warnings, plain packaging, and advertising bans, despite challenges posed by the tobacco ind...
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40% Bias Score
Heat Exposure Accelerates Biological Aging: A US Study
A USC study of 3,686 Americans over 55 revealed that prolonged exposure to high temperatures accelerates biological aging by up to 14 months, depending on location and utilizing three different epigenetic tests, increasing risks for age-related diseases and mortality.
Heat Exposure Accelerates Biological Aging: A US Study
A USC study of 3,686 Americans over 55 revealed that prolonged exposure to high temperatures accelerates biological aging by up to 14 months, depending on location and utilizing three different epigenetic tests, increasing risks for age-related diseases and mortality.
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20% Bias Score
WHO FCTC's 20-Year Impact: A One-Third Reduction in Global Tobacco Use
The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), enacted 20 years ago, has significantly reduced global tobacco use by one-third, resulting in 118 million fewer users, due to measures like pictorial health warnings, plain packaging, advertising bans, smoke-free laws, and increased tobacco...
WHO FCTC's 20-Year Impact: A One-Third Reduction in Global Tobacco Use
The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), enacted 20 years ago, has significantly reduced global tobacco use by one-third, resulting in 118 million fewer users, due to measures like pictorial health warnings, plain packaging, advertising bans, smoke-free laws, and increased tobacco...
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40% Bias Score
Unvaccinated Child Dies from Measles in West Texas Outbreak
A school-aged child in West Texas died from measles, the first U.S. death since 2015, amidst a two-state outbreak of 130 cases, highlighting the impact of decreased vaccination rates.
Unvaccinated Child Dies from Measles in West Texas Outbreak
A school-aged child in West Texas died from measles, the first U.S. death since 2015, amidst a two-state outbreak of 130 cases, highlighting the impact of decreased vaccination rates.
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44% Bias Score
Local Measles Transmission Confirmed in Victoria
Victoria's health authorities confirmed two new measles cases, raising the 2025 total to eight and signifying local transmission after patients visited multiple sites across Melbourne and Bendigo between February 19-26, without recent overseas travel or contact with known cases.
Local Measles Transmission Confirmed in Victoria
Victoria's health authorities confirmed two new measles cases, raising the 2025 total to eight and signifying local transmission after patients visited multiple sites across Melbourne and Bendigo between February 19-26, without recent overseas travel or contact with known cases.
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24% Bias Score
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