Murthy Links Alcohol to 100,000 US Cancer Cases Annually, Proposes Label Warnings
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced that alcohol is a preventable cause of 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths in the US, exceeding alcohol-related traffic fatalities; he proposed adding cancer risk warnings to alcohol labels and revising consumption limits, prompting a 4% drop in al...
Murthy Links Alcohol to 100,000 US Cancer Cases Annually, Proposes Label Warnings
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced that alcohol is a preventable cause of 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths in the US, exceeding alcohol-related traffic fatalities; he proposed adding cancer risk warnings to alcohol labels and revising consumption limits, prompting a 4% drop in al...
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52% Bias Score
US Allocates $306 Million to Combat Avian Influenza Amidst Pandemic Preparedness Concerns
The US is allocating $306 million to strengthen its avian influenza response, amid concerns about the incoming Trump administration's approach to pandemic preparedness and criticism of the Biden administration's response; 66 human cases have been detected in 2024, raising concerns about a potential ...
US Allocates $306 Million to Combat Avian Influenza Amidst Pandemic Preparedness Concerns
The US is allocating $306 million to strengthen its avian influenza response, amid concerns about the incoming Trump administration's approach to pandemic preparedness and criticism of the Biden administration's response; 66 human cases have been detected in 2024, raising concerns about a potential ...
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40% Bias Score
Hamburg Addresses Child Mental Health Crisis with New Psychiatry Plan
Hamburg's Mayor Peter Tschentscher announced a new psychiatry plan to address long wait times for child and adolescent mental health services, aiming to better coordinate public and private care and increase the number of trained psychotherapists. The plan follows reports of significant wait time in...
Hamburg Addresses Child Mental Health Crisis with New Psychiatry Plan
Hamburg's Mayor Peter Tschentscher announced a new psychiatry plan to address long wait times for child and adolescent mental health services, aiming to better coordinate public and private care and increase the number of trained psychotherapists. The plan follows reports of significant wait time in...
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44% Bias Score
Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV): A Common Respiratory Virus with Post-Lockdown Surge
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV), first isolated in 2001, is a common respiratory virus related to RSV, causing mostly mild illness but occasionally severe bronchitis in toddlers; post-COVID lockdowns saw surges in severe cases due to a lack of prior exposure.
Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV): A Common Respiratory Virus with Post-Lockdown Surge
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV), first isolated in 2001, is a common respiratory virus related to RSV, causing mostly mild illness but occasionally severe bronchitis in toddlers; post-COVID lockdowns saw surges in severe cases due to a lack of prior exposure.
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Cash Transfers in Brazil Dramatically Reduce Tuberculosis Cases
A new study reveals Brazil's Bolsa Familia program, providing monthly cash benefits to impoverished families, resulted in a more than 50% reduction in tuberculosis cases and deaths among the extremely poor, and over 60% among Indigenous populations, highlighting the significant health benefits of ec...
Cash Transfers in Brazil Dramatically Reduce Tuberculosis Cases
A new study reveals Brazil's Bolsa Familia program, providing monthly cash benefits to impoverished families, resulted in a more than 50% reduction in tuberculosis cases and deaths among the extremely poor, and over 60% among Indigenous populations, highlighting the significant health benefits of ec...
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36% Bias Score
US Covid-19 Cases Surge Amidst Low Vaccination Rates
A resurgence of Covid-19 infections is occurring across the US, driven by low booster vaccination rates (21.4% of adults, 10.3% of children) and the emergence of new variants, resulting in increasing hospitalizations and deaths; wastewater data shows the surge started a month ago.
US Covid-19 Cases Surge Amidst Low Vaccination Rates
A resurgence of Covid-19 infections is occurring across the US, driven by low booster vaccination rates (21.4% of adults, 10.3% of children) and the emergence of new variants, resulting in increasing hospitalizations and deaths; wastewater data shows the surge started a month ago.
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NSW Health Crisis: Nitazene Vapes Prompt Call for Broader Drug Response
Four young adults in Sydney unknowingly became addicted to nitazene, a synthetic opioid 100 times stronger than heroin, after inhaling it from vapes purchased online, prompting NSW's Chief Health Officer to urge broader drug responses beyond the planned pill testing trial.
NSW Health Crisis: Nitazene Vapes Prompt Call for Broader Drug Response
Four young adults in Sydney unknowingly became addicted to nitazene, a synthetic opioid 100 times stronger than heroin, after inhaling it from vapes purchased online, prompting NSW's Chief Health Officer to urge broader drug responses beyond the planned pill testing trial.
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36% Bias Score
COVID-19 Positive Test: Isolation Guidelines and Precautions
Upon a positive COVID-19 test, immediate isolation is crucial; the CDC recommends returning to normal activities after 24 hours of symptom improvement and no fever, plus 5 days of precautions; however, 10 days are suggested for reliable viral shedding reduction.
COVID-19 Positive Test: Isolation Guidelines and Precautions
Upon a positive COVID-19 test, immediate isolation is crucial; the CDC recommends returning to normal activities after 24 hours of symptom improvement and no fever, plus 5 days of precautions; however, 10 days are suggested for reliable viral shedding reduction.
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\"Slower Respiratory Virus Season in Spain Eases Pressure on Healthcare System\"
\"Spain is experiencing a slower respiratory virus epidemic this year compared to 2023, with lower influenza rates and a delayed peak, easing some pressure on the healthcare system but highlighting staff shortages and inflexible vacation policies.\
\"Slower Respiratory Virus Season in Spain Eases Pressure on Healthcare System\"
\"Spain is experiencing a slower respiratory virus epidemic this year compared to 2023, with lower influenza rates and a delayed peak, easing some pressure on the healthcare system but highlighting staff shortages and inflexible vacation policies.\
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Brazilian Cash Transfer Program Significantly Reduces Tuberculosis
A new study shows Brazil's Bolsa Família cash transfer program significantly reduced tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality among low-income populations between 2004 and 2015, with even stronger effects among indigenous and Black/Pardo Brazilians, highlighting the link between poverty and TB.
Brazilian Cash Transfer Program Significantly Reduces Tuberculosis
A new study shows Brazil's Bolsa Família cash transfer program significantly reduced tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality among low-income populations between 2004 and 2015, with even stronger effects among indigenous and Black/Pardo Brazilians, highlighting the link between poverty and TB.
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48% Bias Score
Surgeon General Warns of Alcohol's Link to 100,000 Annual Cancer Cases
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's Friday advisory warns of alcohol's link to 100,000 annual U.S. cancer cases and 20,000 deaths, exceeding alcohol-related traffic fatalities, prompting calls for updated warning labels and guideline reassessment.
Surgeon General Warns of Alcohol's Link to 100,000 Annual Cancer Cases
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's Friday advisory warns of alcohol's link to 100,000 annual U.S. cancer cases and 20,000 deaths, exceeding alcohol-related traffic fatalities, prompting calls for updated warning labels and guideline reassessment.
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US Surgeon General Links Alcohol to 100,000 Cancer Cases Annually, Calls for Warning Labels
The US surgeon general issued an advisory linking alcohol to nearly 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths, calling for updated consumption guidelines and cancer risk warnings on labels, with breast cancer significantly impacting women and livecolorectal cancer affecting men.
US Surgeon General Links Alcohol to 100,000 Cancer Cases Annually, Calls for Warning Labels
The US surgeon general issued an advisory linking alcohol to nearly 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths, calling for updated consumption guidelines and cancer risk warnings on labels, with breast cancer significantly impacting women and livecolorectal cancer affecting men.
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44% Bias Score