FDA Issues Non-Enforceable Lead Limits for Baby Food
The FDA issued non-enforceable guidelines limiting lead in most processed baby foods to 10 parts per billion and 20 ppb for root vegetables and dry cereals, prompting criticism for being insufficient and too late to prevent harm from prior exposure.
FDA Issues Non-Enforceable Lead Limits for Baby Food
The FDA issued non-enforceable guidelines limiting lead in most processed baby foods to 10 parts per billion and 20 ppb for root vegetables and dry cereals, prompting criticism for being insufficient and too late to prevent harm from prior exposure.
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FDA Sets Voluntary Lead Limits in Baby Food
The FDA issued voluntary limits on lead in baby foods like jarred fruits, vegetables, and cereals, aiming for a 20-30% reduction in children's exposure, but consumer advocates argue it doesn't go far enough and took too long to implement, excluding certain products and other heavy metals.
FDA Sets Voluntary Lead Limits in Baby Food
The FDA issued voluntary limits on lead in baby foods like jarred fruits, vegetables, and cereals, aiming for a 20-30% reduction in children's exposure, but consumer advocates argue it doesn't go far enough and took too long to implement, excluding certain products and other heavy metals.
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44% Bias Score
HMPV Surge in China and India
A surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections, particularly among children under 14, is occurring in northern China and India, causing increased strain on healthcare systems, although the overall number of respiratory illnesses is projected to be lower than last year.
HMPV Surge in China and India
A surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections, particularly among children under 14, is occurring in northern China and India, causing increased strain on healthcare systems, although the overall number of respiratory illnesses is projected to be lower than last year.
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First Clade 1b Mpox Case Confirmed in France
France confirms its first case of clade 1b Mpox in Brittany; an individual with no Central African travel history, but contact with two returning travelers, tested positive. Health officials highlight low general risk but stress prevention measures for vulnerable populations.
First Clade 1b Mpox Case Confirmed in France
France confirms its first case of clade 1b Mpox in Brittany; an individual with no Central African travel history, but contact with two returning travelers, tested positive. Health officials highlight low general risk but stress prevention measures for vulnerable populations.
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40% Bias Score
Armenia Monitors Rise in Human Metapneumovirus Cases
In Armenia, human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases increased fivefold between January and April 2023, reaching 50, yet pneumonia cases decreased by 1.2 times in the first week of January 2024 compared to the previous year; the NCDC monitors the situation closely, urging against panic.
Armenia Monitors Rise in Human Metapneumovirus Cases
In Armenia, human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases increased fivefold between January and April 2023, reaching 50, yet pneumonia cases decreased by 1.2 times in the first week of January 2024 compared to the previous year; the NCDC monitors the situation closely, urging against panic.
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40% Bias Score
Doxycycline Shows Promise in Slashing STI Rates
A Harvard study of 2,253 individuals found that taking the antibiotic doxycycline within 72 hours of sex reduced chlamydia and syphilis infection rates by up to 80 percent, prompting calls for wider availability despite concerns about antimicrobial resistance.
Doxycycline Shows Promise in Slashing STI Rates
A Harvard study of 2,253 individuals found that taking the antibiotic doxycycline within 72 hours of sex reduced chlamydia and syphilis infection rates by up to 80 percent, prompting calls for wider availability despite concerns about antimicrobial resistance.
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48% Bias Score
First US Death from Bird Flu (H5N1) Reported in Louisiana
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health conditions died from bird flu (H5N1), marking the first human death from the virus in the US and the first case linked to backyard birds, according to the Louisiana Department of Health; no evidence suggests person-to-person transmission.
First US Death from Bird Flu (H5N1) Reported in Louisiana
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health conditions died from bird flu (H5N1), marking the first human death from the virus in the US and the first case linked to backyard birds, according to the Louisiana Department of Health; no evidence suggests person-to-person transmission.
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British Tourist Dies in Thailand After Ingesting Contaminated Drugs
A British woman, Rebecca Turner, died in a Bangkok hotel room after unknowingly consuming a lethal mixture of nine drugs, including painkillers and sleeping pills, highlighting the dangers of unregulated drug markets.
British Tourist Dies in Thailand After Ingesting Contaminated Drugs
A British woman, Rebecca Turner, died in a Bangkok hotel room after unknowingly consuming a lethal mixture of nine drugs, including painkillers and sleeping pills, highlighting the dangers of unregulated drug markets.
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48% Bias Score
Madrid Plans 2035 Closure of Las Lomas Incinerator, Contingent on EU Waste Reduction Goals
The Madrid city council plans to close the Las Lomas incinerator by 2035, contingent upon reducing landfill waste from 40% to 10%, aligning with EU regulations; failure to meet this target may delay closure.
Madrid Plans 2035 Closure of Las Lomas Incinerator, Contingent on EU Waste Reduction Goals
The Madrid city council plans to close the Las Lomas incinerator by 2035, contingent upon reducing landfill waste from 40% to 10%, aligning with EU regulations; failure to meet this target may delay closure.
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40% Bias Score
WHO Monitors HMPV Surge in China: No Pandemic Threat"
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in northern China is being monitored by the WHO, with China reporting that the scale and intensity remain low compared to previous years; the virus causes symptoms like cough, fever, and nasal congestion and can lead to pneumonia; no specific treatment o...
WHO Monitors HMPV Surge in China: No Pandemic Threat"
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in northern China is being monitored by the WHO, with China reporting that the scale and intensity remain low compared to previous years; the virus causes symptoms like cough, fever, and nasal congestion and can lead to pneumonia; no specific treatment o...
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20% Bias Score
Sugary Drinks Linked to 330,000 Annual Deaths Globally
A new study estimates that sugary drinks cause over 330,000 annual deaths globally from diabetes and cardiovascular disease, with the most significant impact seen in Latin America/the Caribbean and sub-Saharan Africa; researchers call for urgent public health action.
Sugary Drinks Linked to 330,000 Annual Deaths Globally
A new study estimates that sugary drinks cause over 330,000 annual deaths globally from diabetes and cardiovascular disease, with the most significant impact seen in Latin America/the Caribbean and sub-Saharan Africa; researchers call for urgent public health action.
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36% Bias Score
Coffee Consumption Linked to Lower Head and Neck Cancer Risk
A new study analyzing data from 14 previous studies found that people who drink coffee have a significantly lower risk of head and neck cancers; those drinking four cups of caffeinated coffee daily had a 17% lower risk of head and neck cancer, a 30% lower risk of oral cancer, and a 22% lower risk of...
Coffee Consumption Linked to Lower Head and Neck Cancer Risk
A new study analyzing data from 14 previous studies found that people who drink coffee have a significantly lower risk of head and neck cancers; those drinking four cups of caffeinated coffee daily had a 17% lower risk of head and neck cancer, a 30% lower risk of oral cancer, and a 22% lower risk of...
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44% Bias Score