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Bowel Cancer Rates Surge Among Young Adults in England
Analysis of NHS data reveals a sharp rise in bowel cancer diagnoses among 40-44 year olds in England, increasing by 57 percent in men and 50 percent in women between 2019 and 2022, prompting a reduction in the bowel cancer screening age to 50 due to concerns about lifestyle factors.
Bowel Cancer Rates Surge Among Young Adults in England
Analysis of NHS data reveals a sharp rise in bowel cancer diagnoses among 40-44 year olds in England, increasing by 57 percent in men and 50 percent in women between 2019 and 2022, prompting a reduction in the bowel cancer screening age to 50 due to concerns about lifestyle factors.
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44% Bias Score
EU Air and Noise Pollution: 250,000 Annual Deaths, Insufficient Measures
A European Court of Auditors report reveals that air and noise pollution in the EU cause 250,000 deaths annually, with insufficient measures in place; while some cities show progress, 10 member states exceed NO2 limits, and noise pollution reduction targets are unlikely to be met.
EU Air and Noise Pollution: 250,000 Annual Deaths, Insufficient Measures
A European Court of Auditors report reveals that air and noise pollution in the EU cause 250,000 deaths annually, with insufficient measures in place; while some cities show progress, 10 member states exceed NO2 limits, and noise pollution reduction targets are unlikely to be met.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Cancer Diagnoses Rising Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a sharp increase in cancer diagnoses among young women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting the need for increased awareness, early detection, and research into prevention.
Cancer Diagnoses Rising Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a sharp increase in cancer diagnoses among young women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting the need for increased awareness, early detection, and research into prevention.
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28% Bias Score
Overwhelmed Spanish Hospitals Face Seasonal Illness Surge
Spanish hospitals are overwhelmed by a surge in seasonal illnesses like influenza and norovirus, causing long wait times, overcrowding, and staff shortages, despite a lower overall infection rate than previous years; several regional governments rejected a national prevention plan that included pote...
Overwhelmed Spanish Hospitals Face Seasonal Illness Surge
Spanish hospitals are overwhelmed by a surge in seasonal illnesses like influenza and norovirus, causing long wait times, overcrowding, and staff shortages, despite a lower overall infection rate than previous years; several regional governments rejected a national prevention plan that included pote...
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32% Bias Score
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Albert Heijn Blueberries
Hundreds of people may have contracted hepatitis A from Albert Heijn frozen blueberries; twelve people fell ill and two were hospitalized, leading to a recall and at least one claim. The RIVM traced the source to likely poor hygiene during processing.
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Albert Heijn Blueberries
Hundreds of people may have contracted hepatitis A from Albert Heijn frozen blueberries; twelve people fell ill and two were hospitalized, leading to a recall and at least one claim. The RIVM traced the source to likely poor hygiene during processing.
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36% Bias Score
Record Norovirus Outbreaks and Moderna's Vaccine Development
The CDC reports record-high norovirus infections this year, impacting 19-21 million Americans annually and costing $60 billion globally; Moderna is developing an mRNA vaccine to combat this.
Record Norovirus Outbreaks and Moderna's Vaccine Development
The CDC reports record-high norovirus infections this year, impacting 19-21 million Americans annually and costing $60 billion globally; Moderna is developing an mRNA vaccine to combat this.
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52% Bias Score
FDA Proposes Nicotine Limits in Cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed on Wednesday to limit nicotine in cigarettes to 0.7 milligrams per gram of tobacco, a move projected to prevent 48 million new smokers and lead nearly 13 million current smokers to quit within five years.
FDA Proposes Nicotine Limits in Cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed on Wednesday to limit nicotine in cigarettes to 0.7 milligrams per gram of tobacco, a move projected to prevent 48 million new smokers and lead nearly 13 million current smokers to quit within five years.
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40% Bias Score
Tanzania Marburg Outbreak: Eight Deaths, High Regional Risk
A Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania's Kagera region has resulted in nine confirmed cases and eight deaths by January 11th, raising concerns about potential regional spread due to high mortality and cross-border movement.
Tanzania Marburg Outbreak: Eight Deaths, High Regional Risk
A Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania's Kagera region has resulted in nine confirmed cases and eight deaths by January 11th, raising concerns about potential regional spread due to high mortality and cross-border movement.
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36% Bias Score
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Among Young Women in US, Underscoring Health Disparities
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in mortality rates between Black and White women and underscoring the need for enhanced research and tailored treatment app...
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Among Young Women in US, Underscoring Health Disparities
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in mortality rates between Black and White women and underscoring the need for enhanced research and tailored treatment app...
Progress
32% Bias Score
Fragmented Healthcare System in Italy: Inequity and Inefficiency
The decentralized Italian healthcare system, established in 2001, faces challenges due to regional fragmentation, leading to communication problems, duplicated tests, and inequitable access to care, with the most vulnerable populations being disproportionately affected.
Fragmented Healthcare System in Italy: Inequity and Inefficiency
The decentralized Italian healthcare system, established in 2001, faces challenges due to regional fragmentation, leading to communication problems, duplicated tests, and inequitable access to care, with the most vulnerable populations being disproportionately affected.
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52% Bias Score
Dementia Risk Significantly Higher Than Previously Estimated
A new study reveals a significantly higher risk of developing dementia after age 55 (42%), driven by an aging population and potentially doubling US dementia cases by 2060, highlighting the importance of cardiovascular health and preventative measures.
Dementia Risk Significantly Higher Than Previously Estimated
A new study reveals a significantly higher risk of developing dementia after age 55 (42%), driven by an aging population and potentially doubling US dementia cases by 2060, highlighting the importance of cardiovascular health and preventative measures.
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36% Bias Score
Smartphone Use and Adolescent Mental Health Crisis in the US
Since 2010, the US has seen a sharp rise in adolescent mental health issues (anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide) coinciding with increased smartphone use and social media engagement; psychologist Jonathan Haidt points to a "Grand Rewiring of Childhood" involving overprotective parenting and lim...
Smartphone Use and Adolescent Mental Health Crisis in the US
Since 2010, the US has seen a sharp rise in adolescent mental health issues (anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide) coinciding with increased smartphone use and social media engagement; psychologist Jonathan Haidt points to a "Grand Rewiring of Childhood" involving overprotective parenting and lim...
Progress
20% Bias Score
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