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Ireland Delays Alcohol Cancer Warning Labels Amid US Tariff Fears
Ireland is delaying its plan to introduce cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages until at least 2029 due to concerns about potential US tariffs on Irish drinks exports, marking a reversal for Prime Minister Micheál Martin and highlighting the conflict between public health and economic conside...
Ireland Delays Alcohol Cancer Warning Labels Amid US Tariff Fears
Ireland is delaying its plan to introduce cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages until at least 2029 due to concerns about potential US tariffs on Irish drinks exports, marking a reversal for Prime Minister Micheál Martin and highlighting the conflict between public health and economic conside...
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44% Bias Score
Bologna Heatwave Reveals Stark Temperature Disparities Between Districts
Legambiente's "Che caldo che fa!" campaign measured significantly higher temperatures (33.7°C average air, 59.8°C maximum ground) in Bologna's Barca district compared to Murri (29.7°C and 55°C), highlighting the impact of urban design and infrastructure on heat distribution during a July heatwave.
Bologna Heatwave Reveals Stark Temperature Disparities Between Districts
Legambiente's "Che caldo che fa!" campaign measured significantly higher temperatures (33.7°C average air, 59.8°C maximum ground) in Bologna's Barca district compared to Murri (29.7°C and 55°C), highlighting the impact of urban design and infrastructure on heat distribution during a July heatwave.
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24% Bias Score
Australian Youth Vaping Rates Decline After Stricter Regulations
New data reveals a decrease in vaping rates among Australian children aged 14-17, from 17.5% in early 2023 to 14.6% in April 2024, following stricter regulations implemented in July 2024 that restricted sales to pharmacies and required ID, resulting in over 10 million illicit vapes being seized.
Australian Youth Vaping Rates Decline After Stricter Regulations
New data reveals a decrease in vaping rates among Australian children aged 14-17, from 17.5% in early 2023 to 14.6% in April 2024, following stricter regulations implemented in July 2024 that restricted sales to pharmacies and required ID, resulting in over 10 million illicit vapes being seized.
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36% Bias Score
France to Cut Healthcare Spending Amid Growing Deficit
The French government announced €5 billion in social spending cuts to address a €13.8 billion health insurance deficit in 2024, including raising the annual patient contribution for medications to €100 and revising the long-term illness (ALD) status.
France to Cut Healthcare Spending Amid Growing Deficit
The French government announced €5 billion in social spending cuts to address a €13.8 billion health insurance deficit in 2024, including raising the annual patient contribution for medications to €100 and revising the long-term illness (ALD) status.
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56% Bias Score
Screwworm Fly Infestation Threatens US Livestock
Since early 2023, a New World screwworm fly infestation, causing over 35,000 cases (mostly cattle), has spread from Central America to Southern Mexico, threatening US livestock; the US plans to build a "fly factory" to mass-produce sterile male flies to combat it.
Screwworm Fly Infestation Threatens US Livestock
Since early 2023, a New World screwworm fly infestation, causing over 35,000 cases (mostly cattle), has spread from Central America to Southern Mexico, threatening US livestock; the US plans to build a "fly factory" to mass-produce sterile male flies to combat it.
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44% Bias Score
West Nile Virus Detected in Pennsylvania Mosquitoes
Pennsylvania health officials are on alert after detecting West Nile virus in mosquitoes in areas around Pittsburgh; while no human cases have been reported in the state, the virus's presence in 14 other states this month highlights the risk and has spurred increased preventative measures.
West Nile Virus Detected in Pennsylvania Mosquitoes
Pennsylvania health officials are on alert after detecting West Nile virus in mosquitoes in areas around Pittsburgh; while no human cases have been reported in the state, the virus's presence in 14 other states this month highlights the risk and has spurred increased preventative measures.
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52% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak in Alberta Exceeds U.S. Rates Despite Eradication
A measles outbreak in Canada, declared eradicated in 1998, has seen 1,314 cases in Alberta since March, exceeding U.S. rates relative to population size; low vaccination rates, fueled by misinformation and pandemic fatigue, are the main cause; one death was reported in Ontario.
Measles Outbreak in Alberta Exceeds U.S. Rates Despite Eradication
A measles outbreak in Canada, declared eradicated in 1998, has seen 1,314 cases in Alberta since March, exceeding U.S. rates relative to population size; low vaccination rates, fueled by misinformation and pandemic fatigue, are the main cause; one death was reported in Ontario.
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48% Bias Score
Thousands of US Federal Health Agency Employees Laid Off After Supreme Court Ruling
On July 14, 2025, thousands of US federal health agency employees were terminated following a Supreme Court decision that allowed the Department of Health and Human Services to proceed with a reduction in force, part of a broader plan to reorganize the department and "Make America Healthy Again", de...
Thousands of US Federal Health Agency Employees Laid Off After Supreme Court Ruling
On July 14, 2025, thousands of US federal health agency employees were terminated following a Supreme Court decision that allowed the Department of Health and Human Services to proceed with a reduction in force, part of a broader plan to reorganize the department and "Make America Healthy Again", de...
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44% Bias Score
Study Links Air Pollution, Inequality, Weak Democracies to Accelerated Aging
A July 14, 2025, Nature Medicine study of 161,981 people across 40 countries found that air pollution, social inequality, and weak democracies accelerate aging, highlighting the need for public health strategies to address structural inequalities and governance deficits.
Study Links Air Pollution, Inequality, Weak Democracies to Accelerated Aging
A July 14, 2025, Nature Medicine study of 161,981 people across 40 countries found that air pollution, social inequality, and weak democracies accelerate aging, highlighting the need for public health strategies to address structural inequalities and governance deficits.
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20% Bias Score
Alberta's Measles Cases Surpass U.S., Raising Public Health Concerns
Alberta surpasses the U.S. in confirmed measles cases (1314 vs. 1288), with no deaths in Alberta but three in the U.S., highlighting the impact of low vaccination rates and potentially underreported cases.
Alberta's Measles Cases Surpass U.S., Raising Public Health Concerns
Alberta surpasses the U.S. in confirmed measles cases (1314 vs. 1288), with no deaths in Alberta but three in the U.S., highlighting the impact of low vaccination rates and potentially underreported cases.
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44% Bias Score
UK and Florida Launch Nationwide Newborn Genomic Screening Programs
The UK's NHS will offer whole genome sequencing to all newborns by 2030, a £650 million initiative, while Florida's Sunshine Genetics Act launches a statewide genomic screening pilot program with a $3 million allocation, marking a major shift in public health towards proactive disease prevention and...
UK and Florida Launch Nationwide Newborn Genomic Screening Programs
The UK's NHS will offer whole genome sequencing to all newborns by 2030, a £650 million initiative, while Florida's Sunshine Genetics Act launches a statewide genomic screening pilot program with a $3 million allocation, marking a major shift in public health towards proactive disease prevention and...
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40% Bias Score
Measles Death Spurs Urgent Call for Higher MMR Vaccination Rates in UK
A child's measles-related death in Liverpool, coupled with MMR vaccination rates below 65% in some London areas and 73% in Liverpool, has sparked fears of a major outbreak; health officials urge immediate action to increase vaccination rates to prevent further fatalities.
Measles Death Spurs Urgent Call for Higher MMR Vaccination Rates in UK
A child's measles-related death in Liverpool, coupled with MMR vaccination rates below 65% in some London areas and 73% in Liverpool, has sparked fears of a major outbreak; health officials urge immediate action to increase vaccination rates to prevent further fatalities.
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48% Bias Score
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