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Cancer-Causing Flame Retardants Found in Nearly All Cars Tested
A Duke University study found cancer-causing flame retardants in almost all of 101 cars tested, despite a 1970 federal standard meant to prevent car fires; this standard, unchanged for over 50 years, offers no proven fire safety benefit and exposes drivers, passengers, and automotive workers to sign...
Cancer-Causing Flame Retardants Found in Nearly All Cars Tested
A Duke University study found cancer-causing flame retardants in almost all of 101 cars tested, despite a 1970 federal standard meant to prevent car fires; this standard, unchanged for over 50 years, offers no proven fire safety benefit and exposes drivers, passengers, and automotive workers to sign...
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48% Bias Score
U.S. "Quad-demic" Overwhelms Healthcare System
The U.S. faces a "quad-demic" of COVID-19, influenza A, RSV, and norovirus, straining healthcare systems with high positive test rates (6.2% COVID-19, 8.8% RSV, 25% influenza, and 28% norovirus) and increasing ER visits; inadequate surveillance hinders response.
U.S. "Quad-demic" Overwhelms Healthcare System
The U.S. faces a "quad-demic" of COVID-19, influenza A, RSV, and norovirus, straining healthcare systems with high positive test rates (6.2% COVID-19, 8.8% RSV, 25% influenza, and 28% norovirus) and increasing ER visits; inadequate surveillance hinders response.
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32% Bias Score
Whooping Cough Cases Surge in Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg saw a massive increase in whooping cough cases in 2024, rising from 298 to 4,450, exceeding 22,000 nationwide—the highest since 2013—primarily affecting children under 15, largely due to reduced pathogen circulation and vaccination gaps from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whooping Cough Cases Surge in Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg saw a massive increase in whooping cough cases in 2024, rising from 298 to 4,450, exceeding 22,000 nationwide—the highest since 2013—primarily affecting children under 15, largely due to reduced pathogen circulation and vaccination gaps from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Administration Withdraws FDA's Menthol Ban
The Trump administration withdrew the FDA's proposed rule to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, reversing a Biden administration priority after intense lobbying; the rule, submitted in October 2023, aimed to reduce smoking-related deaths and health disparities, but its withdrawal leaves ong...
Trump Administration Withdraws FDA's Menthol Ban
The Trump administration withdrew the FDA's proposed rule to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, reversing a Biden administration priority after intense lobbying; the rule, submitted in October 2023, aimed to reduce smoking-related deaths and health disparities, but its withdrawal leaves ong...
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44% Bias Score
NIH Communications Moratorium Halts $10 Billion in Research Grants
Following a communications moratorium at NIH, Dr. Matthew Memoli, a NIAID researcher who opposes Covid-19 vaccine mandates, is the acting director; the pause halts approximately $10 billion in annual research grants, causing widespread fear and uncertainty.
NIH Communications Moratorium Halts $10 Billion in Research Grants
Following a communications moratorium at NIH, Dr. Matthew Memoli, a NIAID researcher who opposes Covid-19 vaccine mandates, is the acting director; the pause halts approximately $10 billion in annual research grants, causing widespread fear and uncertainty.
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48% Bias Score
CDC Releases Limited Flu Data Amidst Communication Restrictions, Showing Increased Activity
The CDC released flu data on Friday, despite the Trump administration's communication restrictions, showing a concerning rise in flu activity: a 25% positivity rate and increasing ER visits, particularly among children and teens, though the data was released in a less detailed format than usual.
CDC Releases Limited Flu Data Amidst Communication Restrictions, Showing Increased Activity
The CDC released flu data on Friday, despite the Trump administration's communication restrictions, showing a concerning rise in flu activity: a 25% positivity rate and increasing ER visits, particularly among children and teens, though the data was released in a less detailed format than usual.
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24% Bias Score
England's Cancer Crisis: Regional Disparities and Urgent Need for Improved Care
A new analysis reveals a rising number of cancer cases in England, with 3.4 million people expected to be living with the disease by the end of 2024, highlighting regional disparities in incidence rates and the urgent need for improved cancer care.
England's Cancer Crisis: Regional Disparities and Urgent Need for Improved Care
A new analysis reveals a rising number of cancer cases in England, with 3.4 million people expected to be living with the disease by the end of 2024, highlighting regional disparities in incidence rates and the urgent need for improved cancer care.
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48% Bias Score
\"Baden-Württemberg Reports Record High Whooping Cough Cases in 2024\
Baden-Württemberg experienced a massive increase in whooping cough cases in 2024 (4,450 vs. 298 in 2023), with children under 15 accounting for over half of infections, highlighting the need for improved vaccination rates and public health measures.
\"Baden-Württemberg Reports Record High Whooping Cough Cases in 2024\
Baden-Württemberg experienced a massive increase in whooping cough cases in 2024 (4,450 vs. 298 in 2023), with children under 15 accounting for over half of infections, highlighting the need for improved vaccination rates and public health measures.
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32% Bias Score
NIH Research Halted by Trump Administration's Communications Pause
The Trump administration's communications pause has halted purchasing at the NIH, affecting ongoing research and potentially compromising studies due to lack of essential supplies like test tubes, medication, and animal feed; researchers fear job losses and compromised research results.
NIH Research Halted by Trump Administration's Communications Pause
The Trump administration's communications pause has halted purchasing at the NIH, affecting ongoing research and potentially compromising studies due to lack of essential supplies like test tubes, medication, and animal feed; researchers fear job losses and compromised research results.
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52% Bias Score
Fauci Loses Security Detail Amidst Ongoing Threats
Former US infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci lost his taxpayer-funded security detail after his retirement, facing continued threats and harassment due to conspiracy theories blaming him for the Covid-19 pandemic, despite his substantial personal wealth and a presidential pardon.
Fauci Loses Security Detail Amidst Ongoing Threats
Former US infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci lost his taxpayer-funded security detail after his retirement, facing continued threats and harassment due to conspiracy theories blaming him for the Covid-19 pandemic, despite his substantial personal wealth and a presidential pardon.
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48% Bias Score
Alberta Task Force Recommends Halting COVID-19 Vaccinations
An Alberta government task force recommended halting COVID-19 vaccinations for healthy children and teenagers, ending vaccine mandates, and regulating media reporting on health, contradicting mainstream scientific consensus and raising concerns about public health and media integrity.
Alberta Task Force Recommends Halting COVID-19 Vaccinations
An Alberta government task force recommended halting COVID-19 vaccinations for healthy children and teenagers, ending vaccine mandates, and regulating media reporting on health, contradicting mainstream scientific consensus and raising concerns about public health and media integrity.
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60% Bias Score
Moderna's Norovirus Vaccine Trial Accelerated Amid Severe Winter Outbreak
Moderna's norovirus vaccine is in phase three trials, enrolling ahead of schedule due to a severe winter outbreak, with results expected by late 2024 or 2026. The vaccine targets three common genotypes, aiming to lessen symptoms and hospitalizations in high-risk groups like seniors and healthcare wo...
Moderna's Norovirus Vaccine Trial Accelerated Amid Severe Winter Outbreak
Moderna's norovirus vaccine is in phase three trials, enrolling ahead of schedule due to a severe winter outbreak, with results expected by late 2024 or 2026. The vaccine targets three common genotypes, aiming to lessen symptoms and hospitalizations in high-risk groups like seniors and healthcare wo...
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36% Bias Score
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