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Sewage Pollution Threatens Windermere's Water Quality and Biodiversity
A large-scale citizen science survey reveals consistently poor bathing water quality in Windermere due to high levels of sewage pollution, with bacteria concentrations five to seven times higher than average in some popular tourist areas, threatening rare freshwater species and jeopardizing the lake...
Sewage Pollution Threatens Windermere's Water Quality and Biodiversity
A large-scale citizen science survey reveals consistently poor bathing water quality in Windermere due to high levels of sewage pollution, with bacteria concentrations five to seven times higher than average in some popular tourist areas, threatening rare freshwater species and jeopardizing the lake...
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44% Bias Score
Madrid Issues Health Warning Due to Poor Air Quality
Due to high levels of particulate matter exceeding recommended values, Madrid's emergency services warned vulnerable populations on Monday to avoid outdoor activities, citing potential health risks such as respiratory and cardiovascular problems, particularly for children under six, the elderly, pre...
Madrid Issues Health Warning Due to Poor Air Quality
Due to high levels of particulate matter exceeding recommended values, Madrid's emergency services warned vulnerable populations on Monday to avoid outdoor activities, citing potential health risks such as respiratory and cardiovascular problems, particularly for children under six, the elderly, pre...
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36% Bias Score
Düsseldorf's Homeless Face Deadly Heatwave
Düsseldorf, Germany faces a deadly summer heat crisis impacting its 700 homeless, with infections, dehydration, and substance abuse worsening heatstroke risks; €250,000 is allocated for heat protection, but systemic solutions like 'Housing First' are needed.
Düsseldorf's Homeless Face Deadly Heatwave
Düsseldorf, Germany faces a deadly summer heat crisis impacting its 700 homeless, with infections, dehydration, and substance abuse worsening heatstroke risks; €250,000 is allocated for heat protection, but systemic solutions like 'Housing First' are needed.
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40% Bias Score
Maha Movement: Contradictory Policies Undermine Children's Health
John Oliver's Last Week Tonight episode critiques the "Make America healthy again" (Maha) movement, highlighting the 15-20% increase in childhood chronic illnesses since 2011 while exposing the administration's contradictory actions—cutting vital health programs and appointing unqualified advisors—t...
Maha Movement: Contradictory Policies Undermine Children's Health
John Oliver's Last Week Tonight episode critiques the "Make America healthy again" (Maha) movement, highlighting the 15-20% increase in childhood chronic illnesses since 2011 while exposing the administration's contradictory actions—cutting vital health programs and appointing unqualified advisors—t...
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56% Bias Score
Germany Funds Homeless Heat Protection Amidst Displacement Concerns
Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia allocated €250,000 in 2024 to protect homeless people from heat, providing items like sleeping bags and sunscreen; however, the article criticizes some municipalities for displacing homeless individuals without providing alternatives, highlighting a successful Dussel...
Germany Funds Homeless Heat Protection Amidst Displacement Concerns
Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia allocated €250,000 in 2024 to protect homeless people from heat, providing items like sleeping bags and sunscreen; however, the article criticizes some municipalities for displacing homeless individuals without providing alternatives, highlighting a successful Dussel...
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32% Bias Score
Blue-Green Algae Blooms Worsen Dutch Water Quality
Three teenagers experienced unpleasant conditions while swimming at a Friesland lake due to blue-green algae, goose and dog feces, highlighting a growing problem of water quality deterioration in the Netherlands exacerbated by high temperatures and increased animal waste.
Blue-Green Algae Blooms Worsen Dutch Water Quality
Three teenagers experienced unpleasant conditions while swimming at a Friesland lake due to blue-green algae, goose and dog feces, highlighting a growing problem of water quality deterioration in the Netherlands exacerbated by high temperatures and increased animal waste.
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56% Bias Score
NSW Defunds Gambling Counselling Service Amidst Soaring Poker Machine Profits
NSW's decision to defund CECAL, a gambling counselling service receiving $707,985 over five years from a poker machine profit-offset scheme, will leave hundreds without support, highlighting the mismatch between gambling revenue and harm mitigation funding.
NSW Defunds Gambling Counselling Service Amidst Soaring Poker Machine Profits
NSW's decision to defund CECAL, a gambling counselling service receiving $707,985 over five years from a poker machine profit-offset scheme, will leave hundreds without support, highlighting the mismatch between gambling revenue and harm mitigation funding.
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48% Bias Score
Madrid Issues Air Quality Alert Due to Saharan Dust"
Madrid issued a health alert due to Saharan dust increasing air pollution, advising vulnerable groups to limit outdoor time and exercise, with no specified duration.
Madrid Issues Air Quality Alert Due to Saharan Dust"
Madrid issued a health alert due to Saharan dust increasing air pollution, advising vulnerable groups to limit outdoor time and exercise, with no specified duration.
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32% Bias Score
Laos Methanol Poisoning: Six Dead, Tourist Blinded
In Vang Vieng, Laos, a mass methanol poisoning in November 2022 killed six and blinded others after they consumed free spirits at a hostel; the incident highlights the dangers of unregulated alcohol in Southeast Asia.
Laos Methanol Poisoning: Six Dead, Tourist Blinded
In Vang Vieng, Laos, a mass methanol poisoning in November 2022 killed six and blinded others after they consumed free spirits at a hostel; the incident highlights the dangers of unregulated alcohol in Southeast Asia.
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44% Bias Score
Greek ESY Hospitals Receive Mostly Positive Patient Satisfaction Ratings
A patient satisfaction survey of Greece's National Health System (ESY) hospitals, conducted via SMS from July 14-30, reveals that 75% of 3,082 respondents rated their experience as positive, with high marks for physician courtesy and low marks for nursing staff adequacy and patient participation in ...
Greek ESY Hospitals Receive Mostly Positive Patient Satisfaction Ratings
A patient satisfaction survey of Greece's National Health System (ESY) hospitals, conducted via SMS from July 14-30, reveals that 75% of 3,082 respondents rated their experience as positive, with high marks for physician courtesy and low marks for nursing staff adequacy and patient participation in ...
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40% Bias Score
Florida Bans Potent Kratom Extract 7-OH Amid Opioid Crisis Fears
The FDA and Florida are taking action against 7-OH, a concentrated kratom extract estimated to be 10 to 13 times stronger than morphine, due to its opioid-like effects and potential to cause a new opioid crisis; at least one death has been attributed to 7-OH.
Florida Bans Potent Kratom Extract 7-OH Amid Opioid Crisis Fears
The FDA and Florida are taking action against 7-OH, a concentrated kratom extract estimated to be 10 to 13 times stronger than morphine, due to its opioid-like effects and potential to cause a new opioid crisis; at least one death has been attributed to 7-OH.
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68% Bias Score
ADHD Medication Linked to Lower Suicide and Crime Risk: Large Swedish Study
A Swedish study of almost 149,000 people diagnosed with ADHD between 2007 and 2020 found that those who started medication within three months of diagnosis had a significantly lower risk of suicide, substance abuse, traffic accidents, and criminal activity over a two-year period.
ADHD Medication Linked to Lower Suicide and Crime Risk: Large Swedish Study
A Swedish study of almost 149,000 people diagnosed with ADHD between 2007 and 2020 found that those who started medication within three months of diagnosis had a significantly lower risk of suicide, substance abuse, traffic accidents, and criminal activity over a two-year period.
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48% Bias Score
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