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Athens Air Quality Shows Significant Improvement, But Challenges Remain
Athens' air quality, once among Europe's worst, has improved significantly over the last 20 years due to policy changes, infrastructure developments, and economic factors, but challenges from ozone, particulate matter, and traffic remain.
Athens Air Quality Shows Significant Improvement, But Challenges Remain
Athens' air quality, once among Europe's worst, has improved significantly over the last 20 years due to policy changes, infrastructure developments, and economic factors, but challenges from ozone, particulate matter, and traffic remain.
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24% Bias Score
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany: A Consequence of Policy Choices
Germany faces a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak after 35 years, linked to the cessation of mandatory vaccination in the 1990s due to US trade policies, highlighting risks associated with prioritizing economic interests over preventative measures, as detailed in the new "Critical Agriculture Report".
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany: A Consequence of Policy Choices
Germany faces a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak after 35 years, linked to the cessation of mandatory vaccination in the 1990s due to US trade policies, highlighting risks associated with prioritizing economic interests over preventative measures, as detailed in the new "Critical Agriculture Report".
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44% Bias Score
Third US Bird Flu Case with Unknown Source Raises Surveillance Concerns
A child in San Francisco is the third confirmed US bird flu case with an unknown infection source, raising concerns about potential underreporting as the CDC confirms 67 cases nationwide since April 2024, mostly linked to infected livestock; health officials stress the risk to the general public rem...
Third US Bird Flu Case with Unknown Source Raises Surveillance Concerns
A child in San Francisco is the third confirmed US bird flu case with an unknown infection source, raising concerns about potential underreporting as the CDC confirms 67 cases nationwide since April 2024, mostly linked to infected livestock; health officials stress the risk to the general public rem...
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40% Bias Score
France to End Reimbursement of Rapid Covid-19 Tests
France will stop reimbursing rapid Covid-19 tests in pharmacies after the winter epidemic season, costing patients €19.50 per test, despite concerns from pharmacists about public health consequences and a potential clash with the government's healthcare spending promises.
France to End Reimbursement of Rapid Covid-19 Tests
France will stop reimbursing rapid Covid-19 tests in pharmacies after the winter epidemic season, costing patients €19.50 per test, despite concerns from pharmacists about public health consequences and a potential clash with the government's healthcare spending promises.
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44% Bias Score
FDA Proposes Drastic Nicotine Reduction in Cigarettes
The FDA proposed drastically lowering nicotine levels in cigarettes to 0.07 milligrams, aiming to curb addiction and prevent an estimated 48 million young adults from starting to smoke, potentially leading to 13 million smokers quitting within a year.
FDA Proposes Drastic Nicotine Reduction in Cigarettes
The FDA proposed drastically lowering nicotine levels in cigarettes to 0.07 milligrams, aiming to curb addiction and prevent an estimated 48 million young adults from starting to smoke, potentially leading to 13 million smokers quitting within a year.
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36% Bias Score
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Albert Heijn Blueberries
Hundreds of people may have contracted hepatitis A from frozen Albert Heijn blueberries; twelve people fell ill, two hospitalized, leading to a recall and a compensation claim. The contamination likely stemmed from poor hygiene during packaging.
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Albert Heijn Blueberries
Hundreds of people may have contracted hepatitis A from frozen Albert Heijn blueberries; twelve people fell ill, two hospitalized, leading to a recall and a compensation claim. The contamination likely stemmed from poor hygiene during packaging.
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40% Bias Score
CDC Urges Expedited Bird Flu Testing in Hospitals
The CDC urges faster testing (within 24 hours of admission) for hospitalized patients with influenza A to detect the H5N1 bird flu, aiming to improve outbreak investigation and prevent further spread amid high seasonal flu activity and 67 human cases, one of which resulted in death.
CDC Urges Expedited Bird Flu Testing in Hospitals
The CDC urges faster testing (within 24 hours of admission) for hospitalized patients with influenza A to detect the H5N1 bird flu, aiming to improve outbreak investigation and prevent further spread amid high seasonal flu activity and 67 human cases, one of which resulted in death.
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44% Bias Score
Mpox Outbreak in Africa Surpasses 77,000 Cases, 1,300 Deaths
Africa has reported 77,888 mpox cases and 1,321 deaths since the start of 2024, with Sierra Leone reporting its first outbreak on January 10th, bringing the total affected African countries to 21; the Africa CDC is prioritizing response intensification and infrastructure improvements.
Mpox Outbreak in Africa Surpasses 77,000 Cases, 1,300 Deaths
Africa has reported 77,888 mpox cases and 1,321 deaths since the start of 2024, with Sierra Leone reporting its first outbreak on January 10th, bringing the total affected African countries to 21; the Africa CDC is prioritizing response intensification and infrastructure improvements.
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24% Bias Score
FDA Authorizes Nicotine Pouches, Sparking Debate on Youth Appeal
The FDA approved Philip Morris International's Zyn nicotine pouches, the first such authorization, aiming to aid adult smokers in quitting cigarettes; however, concerns remain about youth appeal.
FDA Authorizes Nicotine Pouches, Sparking Debate on Youth Appeal
The FDA approved Philip Morris International's Zyn nicotine pouches, the first such authorization, aiming to aid adult smokers in quitting cigarettes; however, concerns remain about youth appeal.
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40% Bias Score
LA Wildfires Cause Hazardous Air Quality, Threatening Respiratory Health
Devastating Los Angeles wildfires destroyed 12,000 structures, creating hazardous air quality with particulate matter twenty times the WHO limit, prompting health warnings and predictions of a 5–15% rise in daily mortality.
LA Wildfires Cause Hazardous Air Quality, Threatening Respiratory Health
Devastating Los Angeles wildfires destroyed 12,000 structures, creating hazardous air quality with particulate matter twenty times the WHO limit, prompting health warnings and predictions of a 5–15% rise in daily mortality.
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16% Bias Score
Norovirus Surge: US Records Highest Outbreaks in Over a Decade
The US is experiencing its worst norovirus outbreak in over a decade, with nearly 100 outbreaks reported in the first week of December—a 40% increase compared to the same period from 2010–2024—likely driven by a new variant and weakened immunity.
Norovirus Surge: US Records Highest Outbreaks in Over a Decade
The US is experiencing its worst norovirus outbreak in over a decade, with nearly 100 outbreaks reported in the first week of December—a 40% increase compared to the same period from 2010–2024—likely driven by a new variant and weakened immunity.
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44% Bias Score
Biden's Team Conducts National Security Transition Exercise with Trump Officials
President Biden's team hosted a two-hour White House transition exercise on Wednesday for President-elect Trump's incoming administration, simulating responses to potential terror attacks and avian flu, amid a current avian flu outbreak and recent deadly New Orleans attack.
Biden's Team Conducts National Security Transition Exercise with Trump Officials
President Biden's team hosted a two-hour White House transition exercise on Wednesday for President-elect Trump's incoming administration, simulating responses to potential terror attacks and avian flu, amid a current avian flu outbreak and recent deadly New Orleans attack.
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20% Bias Score
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