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U.S. Diabetes Deaths Decline After COVID-19 Surge
Preliminary CDC data reveals a decrease in U.S. diabetes deaths to 26.4 per 100,000 in the third quarter of 2024, down from a 2021 peak of 31.1, potentially due to reduced COVID-19 impact and improved management, though rates remain above pre-pandemic levels.
U.S. Diabetes Deaths Decline After COVID-19 Surge
Preliminary CDC data reveals a decrease in U.S. diabetes deaths to 26.4 per 100,000 in the third quarter of 2024, down from a 2021 peak of 31.1, potentially due to reduced COVID-19 impact and improved management, though rates remain above pre-pandemic levels.
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12% Bias Score
German District Takes Over Hospitals Amidst Healthcare Concerns
The Uckermark district in Germany will assume direct control of its two hospitals in Prenzlau and Angermünde after a €2 million bailout failed to resolve financial issues and concerns about patient care under the current management, Gesellschaft für Leben und Gesundheit (GLG).
German District Takes Over Hospitals Amidst Healthcare Concerns
The Uckermark district in Germany will assume direct control of its two hospitals in Prenzlau and Angermünde after a €2 million bailout failed to resolve financial issues and concerns about patient care under the current management, Gesellschaft für Leben und Gesundheit (GLG).
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48% Bias Score
Canada's Measles Outbreak: 1,020 Cases in Ontario, Inadequate Public Health Response
Canada is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in three decades, with Ontario reporting 1,020 cases (surpassing the U.S. total of 884) and Alberta reporting 137 cases; this is primarily impacting Mennonite communities and highlights inadequate public health responses.
Canada's Measles Outbreak: 1,020 Cases in Ontario, Inadequate Public Health Response
Canada is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in three decades, with Ontario reporting 1,020 cases (surpassing the U.S. total of 884) and Alberta reporting 137 cases; this is primarily impacting Mennonite communities and highlights inadequate public health responses.
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60% Bias Score
Congress Introduces Felony Murder Charges for Fentanyl Dealers
A new bill, the Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act, introduced in Congress on Tuesday, seeks to increase penalties for fentanyl dealers whose actions result in death to combat the crisis causing roughly 280,000 American deaths since 2021.
Congress Introduces Felony Murder Charges for Fentanyl Dealers
A new bill, the Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act, introduced in Congress on Tuesday, seeks to increase penalties for fentanyl dealers whose actions result in death to combat the crisis causing roughly 280,000 American deaths since 2021.
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48% Bias Score
Resurgence of Cattle Screwworm Fly Causes US Import Halt, Economic Losses for Mexico
A cattle screwworm fly infestation, eradicated in Mexico in 1991, has resurfaced, prompting the US to temporarily halt Mexican cattle imports following a human case in Chiapas, causing significant economic losses for Mexico and a political dispute between the two countries.
Resurgence of Cattle Screwworm Fly Causes US Import Halt, Economic Losses for Mexico
A cattle screwworm fly infestation, eradicated in Mexico in 1991, has resurfaced, prompting the US to temporarily halt Mexican cattle imports following a human case in Chiapas, causing significant economic losses for Mexico and a political dispute between the two countries.
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36% Bias Score
FDA Reverses Some Layoffs After Disruptions to Drug and Food Safety
Following disruptions caused by layoffs, the FDA is reversing some job cuts for scientists and support staff in drug and food safety labs across various cities, marking a partial reversal of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plan to cut 3,500 employees.
FDA Reverses Some Layoffs After Disruptions to Drug and Food Safety
Following disruptions caused by layoffs, the FDA is reversing some job cuts for scientists and support staff in drug and food safety labs across various cities, marking a partial reversal of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plan to cut 3,500 employees.
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48% Bias Score
Hamburg CDU Demands Repeal of German Cannabis Legalization
Hamburg's CDU calls for a reversal of Germany's one-year-old cannabis legalization due to unmet cost-saving projections, increased drug-related issues, and the Senate's acknowledgement of policy failure, urging the Senate to initiate a federal repeal.
Hamburg CDU Demands Repeal of German Cannabis Legalization
Hamburg's CDU calls for a reversal of Germany's one-year-old cannabis legalization due to unmet cost-saving projections, increased drug-related issues, and the Senate's acknowledgement of policy failure, urging the Senate to initiate a federal repeal.
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60% Bias Score
Cancer Alley: Industrial Expansion Fuels Health Crisis in Louisiana
In Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley,' high cancer rates and miscarriages are linked to over 200 chemical plants, despite community opposition and documented pollution exceeding safe levels by up to 1000 times; plans for more factories are underway.
Cancer Alley: Industrial Expansion Fuels Health Crisis in Louisiana
In Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley,' high cancer rates and miscarriages are linked to over 200 chemical plants, despite community opposition and documented pollution exceeding safe levels by up to 1000 times; plans for more factories are underway.
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56% Bias Score
U.S. Fentanyl Crisis: 200 Daily Deaths Highlight Systemic Failures
The U.S. fentanyl crisis, causing approximately 200 daily overdose deaths and becoming the leading cause of death for 18-45 year olds, is driven by cartel production using Chinese chemical precursors, past pharmaceutical marketing practices, and insufficient prevention and treatment.
U.S. Fentanyl Crisis: 200 Daily Deaths Highlight Systemic Failures
The U.S. fentanyl crisis, causing approximately 200 daily overdose deaths and becoming the leading cause of death for 18-45 year olds, is driven by cartel production using Chinese chemical precursors, past pharmaceutical marketing practices, and insufficient prevention and treatment.
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20% Bias Score
FDA Delays Novavax Vaccine Approval, Sparking Concerns
The FDA requested Novavax conduct a new clinical trial for its Covid-19 vaccine, delaying approval and sparking concerns about political influence on vaccine regulation, potentially impacting public health by limiting access to alternative vaccine technology.
FDA Delays Novavax Vaccine Approval, Sparking Concerns
The FDA requested Novavax conduct a new clinical trial for its Covid-19 vaccine, delaying approval and sparking concerns about political influence on vaccine regulation, potentially impacting public health by limiting access to alternative vaccine technology.
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64% Bias Score
US Threatens to Halt Mexican Livestock Imports Over Screwworm Fly Outbreak
The U.S. threatened to ban Mexican livestock imports by April 30th due to a resurgence of the screwworm fly, impacting bilateral trade after a previous suspension and the recent confirmation of the first human case in Mexico.
US Threatens to Halt Mexican Livestock Imports Over Screwworm Fly Outbreak
The U.S. threatened to ban Mexican livestock imports by April 30th due to a resurgence of the screwworm fly, impacting bilateral trade after a previous suspension and the recent confirmation of the first human case in Mexico.
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48% Bias Score
Plastic Chemical DEHP Linked to 350,000 Heart Disease Deaths Globally
A new study estimates that exposure to DEHP, a chemical in many plastics, contributed to 350,000 heart disease deaths globally in 2018, with India experiencing the highest mortality at over 100,000 deaths; researchers suggest avoiding microwaving and dishwashing plastics to reduce exposure.
Plastic Chemical DEHP Linked to 350,000 Heart Disease Deaths Globally
A new study estimates that exposure to DEHP, a chemical in many plastics, contributed to 350,000 heart disease deaths globally in 2018, with India experiencing the highest mortality at over 100,000 deaths; researchers suggest avoiding microwaving and dishwashing plastics to reduce exposure.
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40% Bias Score
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