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Rise in Congenital Anomalies Reported in Tyumen Oblast, Russia
In Tyumen Oblast, Russia, an increase in congenital anomalies was reported in 2024 compared to 2023, including a rise in cleft lip cases (cheiloschisis), cardiovascular defects, and cases of babies born with unspecified sex. Specific districts showed higher anomaly rates, and maternal health factors...
Rise in Congenital Anomalies Reported in Tyumen Oblast, Russia
In Tyumen Oblast, Russia, an increase in congenital anomalies was reported in 2024 compared to 2023, including a rise in cleft lip cases (cheiloschisis), cardiovascular defects, and cases of babies born with unspecified sex. Specific districts showed higher anomaly rates, and maternal health factors...
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44% Bias Score
Nigeria's Dire Maternal Mortality Crisis: 75,000 Deaths Annually
Nigeria faces a critical healthcare crisis with 75,000 maternal deaths annually (one every 7 minutes), caused by poor infrastructure, insufficient healthcare workers, unaffordable treatment, and traditional beliefs hindering access to care, despite government initiatives like the Mamii program.
Nigeria's Dire Maternal Mortality Crisis: 75,000 Deaths Annually
Nigeria faces a critical healthcare crisis with 75,000 maternal deaths annually (one every 7 minutes), caused by poor infrastructure, insufficient healthcare workers, unaffordable treatment, and traditional beliefs hindering access to care, despite government initiatives like the Mamii program.
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48% Bias Score
Weight Stigma: A Counterproductive Approach to Weight Management
Research reveals that weight stigma, the belief that weight is solely a matter of personal responsibility, negatively impacts mental health, increases disordered eating, and hinders weight loss efforts, highlighting the need for societal change and supportive interventions.
Weight Stigma: A Counterproductive Approach to Weight Management
Research reveals that weight stigma, the belief that weight is solely a matter of personal responsibility, negatively impacts mental health, increases disordered eating, and hinders weight loss efforts, highlighting the need for societal change and supportive interventions.
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20% Bias Score
Highly Contagious Covid Variant Nimbus Sparks Global Concern
The highly contagious Covid-19 variant Nimbus (N.B.1.8.1) is rapidly spreading globally, accounting for 10.7% of infections, with 13 confirmed cases in the UK and rising positive test rates indicating a potential surge; scientists urge vaccination for vulnerable groups.
Highly Contagious Covid Variant Nimbus Sparks Global Concern
The highly contagious Covid-19 variant Nimbus (N.B.1.8.1) is rapidly spreading globally, accounting for 10.7% of infections, with 13 confirmed cases in the UK and rising positive test rates indicating a potential surge; scientists urge vaccination for vulnerable groups.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Study Reveals High Rates of Problematic Internet Use Among Adolescents
A Spanish study reveals that 25.9% of girls and 15.3% of boys aged 14-18 show problematic internet use, with 2-3% displaying addiction, highlighting a significant public health concern linked to various mental health issues.
Spanish Study Reveals High Rates of Problematic Internet Use Among Adolescents
A Spanish study reveals that 25.9% of girls and 15.3% of boys aged 14-18 show problematic internet use, with 2-3% displaying addiction, highlighting a significant public health concern linked to various mental health issues.
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60% Bias Score
Measles Warning: UK Holidaymakers Urged to Vaccinate Amidst European Outbreak
A measles outbreak in England, linked to a 25-year high in European cases, prompts a UK health warning for families traveling abroad this summer; London reports nearly half of the 195 cases confirmed in England in April and May, while MMR vaccination rates remain below the recommended 95%.
Measles Warning: UK Holidaymakers Urged to Vaccinate Amidst European Outbreak
A measles outbreak in England, linked to a 25-year high in European cases, prompts a UK health warning for families traveling abroad this summer; London reports nearly half of the 195 cases confirmed in England in April and May, while MMR vaccination rates remain below the recommended 95%.
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24% Bias Score
Germany Faces Organ Shortage Despite Online Registry
German Health Minister Nina Warken launched a public appeal for more organ donors on the 'Organ Donation Day', citing nearly 8,300 people on waiting lists despite an online registry having 319,200 entries (82.9% consenting to donation).
Germany Faces Organ Shortage Despite Online Registry
German Health Minister Nina Warken launched a public appeal for more organ donors on the 'Organ Donation Day', citing nearly 8,300 people on waiting lists despite an online registry having 319,200 entries (82.9% consenting to donation).
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36% Bias Score
Climate Change and Pollution Fuel Italian Skin Disease Surge
Climate change and pollution are causing a surge in skin diseases in Italy, with increased UV radiation, air pollution, and extreme weather events damaging the skin barrier and increasing the risk of skin cancer, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and other inflammatory and infectious conditions.
Climate Change and Pollution Fuel Italian Skin Disease Surge
Climate change and pollution are causing a surge in skin diseases in Italy, with increased UV radiation, air pollution, and extreme weather events damaging the skin barrier and increasing the risk of skin cancer, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and other inflammatory and infectious conditions.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Organ Donor Shortage: A Critical Need for Systemic Change
Franziska Bleis, a 42-year-old woman from Germany, received a heart transplant after surviving a severe heart muscle inflammation, highlighting the critical shortage of organ donors in Germany, where only 0.4% of eligible people are registered.
Germany's Organ Donor Shortage: A Critical Need for Systemic Change
Franziska Bleis, a 42-year-old woman from Germany, received a heart transplant after surviving a severe heart muscle inflammation, highlighting the critical shortage of organ donors in Germany, where only 0.4% of eligible people are registered.
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44% Bias Score
Fatal Brain Amoeba Infection Linked to Contaminated RV Water
A 71-year-old woman in Texas died from primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) after using a nasal irrigation device filled with unboiled tap water from an RV; the CDC emphasizes the need for safe water practices and maintaining RV water quality.
Fatal Brain Amoeba Infection Linked to Contaminated RV Water
A 71-year-old woman in Texas died from primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) after using a nasal irrigation device filled with unboiled tap water from an RV; the CDC emphasizes the need for safe water practices and maintaining RV water quality.
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56% Bias Score
Contradictory Studies Question Taurine's Role in Aging
Two recent studies present contradictory findings on age-related changes in taurine levels; one finds age-related decline in a homogenous population, while the other finds stable or increasing levels in a diverse population, raising questions about the use of taurine as a longevity biomarker and ant...
Contradictory Studies Question Taurine's Role in Aging
Two recent studies present contradictory findings on age-related changes in taurine levels; one finds age-related decline in a homogenous population, while the other finds stable or increasing levels in a diverse population, raising questions about the use of taurine as a longevity biomarker and ant...
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8% Bias Score
Synthetic Drug Use Surges in Europe, Driven by Domestic Production and Geopolitical Shifts
The European Drug Report 2025 highlights a surge in synthetic drug use, particularly cathinones and opioids, alongside persistent high cocaine use spreading from cities to smaller towns, leading to increased overdoses and posing a significant public health challenge.
Synthetic Drug Use Surges in Europe, Driven by Domestic Production and Geopolitical Shifts
The European Drug Report 2025 highlights a surge in synthetic drug use, particularly cathinones and opioids, alongside persistent high cocaine use spreading from cities to smaller towns, leading to increased overdoses and posing a significant public health challenge.
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24% Bias Score
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