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Measles Case in Boston Prompts Public Health Response
A traveler with confirmed measles visited specific locations in Boston from June 7-8, prompting health officials to initiate contact tracing and public health messaging to prevent an outbreak.
Measles Case in Boston Prompts Public Health Response
A traveler with confirmed measles visited specific locations in Boston from June 7-8, prompting health officials to initiate contact tracing and public health messaging to prevent an outbreak.
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32% Bias Score
COVID-19 Vaccination Reduces Kidney Complications and Mortality in Hospitalized Patients
A study of roughly 3,500 hospitalized COVID-19 patients between March 1, 2020, and March 30, 2022, found that vaccinated patients with acute kidney injury had significantly lower rates of dialysis and death compared to their unvaccinated counterparts, highlighting the protective effect of vaccinatio...
COVID-19 Vaccination Reduces Kidney Complications and Mortality in Hospitalized Patients
A study of roughly 3,500 hospitalized COVID-19 patients between March 1, 2020, and March 30, 2022, found that vaccinated patients with acute kidney injury had significantly lower rates of dialysis and death compared to their unvaccinated counterparts, highlighting the protective effect of vaccinatio...
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48% Bias Score
NS Strike Disrupts Netherlands, Oerol Festival Begins, Israel Strikes Iran".
A nationwide NS train strike in the Netherlands disrupts travel; the Oerol open-air theater festival begins on Terschelling; Israel launched airstrikes on Iran targeting nuclear facilities and military leaders; and most Dutch municipalities lack heat plans despite rising temperatures.
NS Strike Disrupts Netherlands, Oerol Festival Begins, Israel Strikes Iran".
A nationwide NS train strike in the Netherlands disrupts travel; the Oerol open-air theater festival begins on Terschelling; Israel launched airstrikes on Iran targeting nuclear facilities and military leaders; and most Dutch municipalities lack heat plans despite rising temperatures.
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40% Bias Score
Uranium Found in Colorado's Chimney Hollow Dam Rocks
Weeks before completion, uranium was discovered in the rocks of Colorado's nearly finished Chimney Hollow Dam, raising concerns about long-term water quality for over 1 million residents; Northern Water is working with the EPA to monitor and mitigate.
Uranium Found in Colorado's Chimney Hollow Dam Rocks
Weeks before completion, uranium was discovered in the rocks of Colorado's nearly finished Chimney Hollow Dam, raising concerns about long-term water quality for over 1 million residents; Northern Water is working with the EPA to monitor and mitigate.
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52% Bias Score
HHS Document Misrepresents Science in Support of Revised COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
The Department of Health and Human Services sent a document to Congress supporting Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to change COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, citing disputed or unpublished studies and misrepresenting others, causing outrage among health experts who called it "willful med...
HHS Document Misrepresents Science in Support of Revised COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
The Department of Health and Human Services sent a document to Congress supporting Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to change COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, citing disputed or unpublished studies and misrepresenting others, causing outrage among health experts who called it "willful med...
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60% Bias Score
EU May Slash Health Funding in Upcoming Budget
The European Commission's upcoming budget proposal may eliminate the dedicated EU4Health program, which received €5.3 billion for health initiatives after receiving only €450 million in the previous program; this is driven by competing priorities and recent reallocations to Ukraine, risking diminish...
EU May Slash Health Funding in Upcoming Budget
The European Commission's upcoming budget proposal may eliminate the dedicated EU4Health program, which received €5.3 billion for health initiatives after receiving only €450 million in the previous program; this is driven by competing priorities and recent reallocations to Ukraine, risking diminish...
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48% Bias Score
Alberta to Charge Residents for COVID-19 Vaccines
Alberta's government announced that starting this fall, most residents will have to pay approximately $110 for a COVID-19 vaccine to curb the waste of about one million doses last year, costing $135 million, and will change the vaccine distribution from pharmacies to public health clinics and implem...
Alberta to Charge Residents for COVID-19 Vaccines
Alberta's government announced that starting this fall, most residents will have to pay approximately $110 for a COVID-19 vaccine to curb the waste of about one million doses last year, costing $135 million, and will change the vaccine distribution from pharmacies to public health clinics and implem...
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands Vaping Ban Ineffective: Youth Vaping Remains High
Despite a ban on flavored vapes in the Netherlands since early 2024, 9% of 18-25 year olds vaped in 2024, while 23.7% smoked; teenagers access vapes illegally through older friends, social media, and some shops; doctors are pursuing legal action against Snapchat for failing to protect children from ...
Netherlands Vaping Ban Ineffective: Youth Vaping Remains High
Despite a ban on flavored vapes in the Netherlands since early 2024, 9% of 18-25 year olds vaped in 2024, while 23.7% smoked; teenagers access vapes illegally through older friends, social media, and some shops; doctors are pursuing legal action against Snapchat for failing to protect children from ...
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48% Bias Score
EU Health Funding Faces Uncertain Future in Upcoming Budget
Concerns are rising about the future of the EU4Health program (€5.3 billion) in the upcoming EU budget, with fears that increased defense spending could lead to its merger or elimination, impacting various health initiatives and potentially worsening health outcomes.
EU Health Funding Faces Uncertain Future in Upcoming Budget
Concerns are rising about the future of the EU4Health program (€5.3 billion) in the upcoming EU budget, with fears that increased defense spending could lead to its merger or elimination, impacting various health initiatives and potentially worsening health outcomes.
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56% Bias Score
Scotland to Roll Out Gonorrhoea Vaccine Amidst Rising Infection Rates
Scotland will launch a targeted gonorrhoea vaccination program in August 2025, using a repurposed meningitis B vaccine, to combat a 59% rise in infections since 2020, totaling 5,999 cases in 2023, impacting mainly gay and bisexual men and those aged 16-25.
Scotland to Roll Out Gonorrhoea Vaccine Amidst Rising Infection Rates
Scotland will launch a targeted gonorrhoea vaccination program in August 2025, using a repurposed meningitis B vaccine, to combat a 59% rise in infections since 2020, totaling 5,999 cases in 2023, impacting mainly gay and bisexual men and those aged 16-25.
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36% Bias Score
Prenatal PFAS Exposure Linked to Teen High Blood Pressure
A study of 1,094 children found a link between prenatal exposure to PFAS "forever chemicals" and higher blood pressure in teens, particularly in males and Black youth, highlighting the need for both individual actions and policy changes to reduce exposure and mitigate health risks.
Prenatal PFAS Exposure Linked to Teen High Blood Pressure
A study of 1,094 children found a link between prenatal exposure to PFAS "forever chemicals" and higher blood pressure in teens, particularly in males and Black youth, highlighting the need for both individual actions and policy changes to reduce exposure and mitigate health risks.
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36% Bias Score
Netherlands: Most Municipalities Lack Local Heat Plans Amid Rising Heatwave Risk
A report by the Red Cross reveals that only 90 of 342 Dutch municipalities have a local heat plan to address the increasing threat of extreme heat, exacerbated by climate change, leaving vulnerable populations at risk; while a national plan shows a decrease in heat-related deaths.
Netherlands: Most Municipalities Lack Local Heat Plans Amid Rising Heatwave Risk
A report by the Red Cross reveals that only 90 of 342 Dutch municipalities have a local heat plan to address the increasing threat of extreme heat, exacerbated by climate change, leaving vulnerable populations at risk; while a national plan shows a decrease in heat-related deaths.
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36% Bias Score
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