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China Combats Childhood Obesity with Fitness Initiatives
China is tackling rising childhood obesity (nearly 19 percent of children aged 6-17 are overweight or obese) with a national weight management campaign, increased school physical education, and the growing popularity of children's fitness events like the Spartan Kids race.
China Combats Childhood Obesity with Fitness Initiatives
China is tackling rising childhood obesity (nearly 19 percent of children aged 6-17 are overweight or obese) with a national weight management campaign, increased school physical education, and the growing popularity of children's fitness events like the Spartan Kids race.
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28% Bias Score
UK Health Plan to Tackle Record Alcohol Deaths
The UK government's upcoming 10-year health plan, published in July, will prioritize preventative measures, particularly addressing alcohol-related deaths, which reached a record high of 10,473 in 2023, influenced by affordability and international pressure.
UK Health Plan to Tackle Record Alcohol Deaths
The UK government's upcoming 10-year health plan, published in July, will prioritize preventative measures, particularly addressing alcohol-related deaths, which reached a record high of 10,473 in 2023, influenced by affordability and international pressure.
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44% Bias Score
CDC Alters Covid-19 Vaccine Recommendation for Children, Pregnant Women
The CDC updated its child immunization schedule, changing the Covid-19 vaccine listing from "recommended" to "recommended vaccination based on shared clinical decision-making," requiring consultation with a healthcare provider before vaccination for healthy children and pregnant women, while maintai...
CDC Alters Covid-19 Vaccine Recommendation for Children, Pregnant Women
The CDC updated its child immunization schedule, changing the Covid-19 vaccine listing from "recommended" to "recommended vaccination based on shared clinical decision-making," requiring consultation with a healthcare provider before vaccination for healthy children and pregnant women, while maintai...
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56% Bias Score
CDC Shifts COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance to Shared Decision-Making
The CDC updated its COVID-19 vaccination guidelines, shifting from recommending shots for healthy children and pregnant women to a shared decision-making model following an announcement by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite low vaccination rates (13% of children, 23% of adults) and...
CDC Shifts COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance to Shared Decision-Making
The CDC updated its COVID-19 vaccination guidelines, shifting from recommending shots for healthy children and pregnant women to a shared decision-making model following an announcement by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite low vaccination rates (13% of children, 23% of adults) and...
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48% Bias Score
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Florida Cucumbers Sickens 45, Prompts Wide Recalls
A salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers from Florida-based Bedner Growers has affected 45 people across 18 states, with 16 hospitalizations, prompting recalls from Target and Walmart among others, and raising concerns about broader food safety issues.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Florida Cucumbers Sickens 45, Prompts Wide Recalls
A salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers from Florida-based Bedner Growers has affected 45 people across 18 states, with 16 hospitalizations, prompting recalls from Target and Walmart among others, and raising concerns about broader food safety issues.
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20% Bias Score
Alcohol-Related Cancer Deaths Double in the U.S. Amidst Widespread Public Unawareness
A study presented at ASCO 2025 reveals that alcohol-related cancer deaths in the U.S. nearly doubled from 1990 to 2021, reaching over 23,000 annually, while another study finds that 60% of U.S. adults are unaware of the link between alcohol and cancer.
Alcohol-Related Cancer Deaths Double in the U.S. Amidst Widespread Public Unawareness
A study presented at ASCO 2025 reveals that alcohol-related cancer deaths in the U.S. nearly doubled from 1990 to 2021, reaching over 23,000 annually, while another study finds that 60% of U.S. adults are unaware of the link between alcohol and cancer.
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28% Bias Score
U.K. Bans Disposable Vapes to Curb Youth Usage and Waste
The U.K. implemented a ban on disposable vapes starting June 1, 2024, aiming to reduce youth vaping rates, litter, and environmental pollution caused by an estimated 5 million disposed vapes weekly; retailers face fines for non-compliance.
U.K. Bans Disposable Vapes to Curb Youth Usage and Waste
The U.K. implemented a ban on disposable vapes starting June 1, 2024, aiming to reduce youth vaping rates, litter, and environmental pollution caused by an estimated 5 million disposed vapes weekly; retailers face fines for non-compliance.
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52% Bias Score
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Cucumbers Sickens Dozens
Nearly four dozen people across 18 states have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers from Bedner Growers, sold between April 29 and May 19; at least 16 people were hospitalized, and the actual number is likely higher.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Cucumbers Sickens Dozens
Nearly four dozen people across 18 states have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers from Bedner Growers, sold between April 29 and May 19; at least 16 people were hospitalized, and the actual number is likely higher.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Administration Ends Funding for Most HIV Vaccine Research
The Trump administration ended funding for most HIV vaccine research programs, impacting research at Duke, Scripps, and Moderna, despite expert claims that a vaccine is necessary to end the HIV epidemic and recent breakthroughs in HIV prevention.
Trump Administration Ends Funding for Most HIV Vaccine Research
The Trump administration ended funding for most HIV vaccine research programs, impacting research at Duke, Scripps, and Moderna, despite expert claims that a vaccine is necessary to end the HIV epidemic and recent breakthroughs in HIV prevention.
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52% Bias Score
Removing Fluoride from US Water: 25 Million More Decayed Teeth, $9.8 Billion Cost Projected
A new study estimates that removing fluoride from US public water would cause 25.4 million additional decayed teeth in children within five years, costing $9.8 billion in healthcare; these numbers would more than double within 10 years, disproportionately impacting low-income families.
Removing Fluoride from US Water: 25 Million More Decayed Teeth, $9.8 Billion Cost Projected
A new study estimates that removing fluoride from US public water would cause 25.4 million additional decayed teeth in children within five years, costing $9.8 billion in healthcare; these numbers would more than double within 10 years, disproportionately impacting low-income families.
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52% Bias Score
Conflicting COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Pregnant Women
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed the COVID-19 vaccine from the recommended immunization schedule for healthy pregnant women and children, despite CDC guidance and research showing pregnant women are at significantly increased risk for severe illness and complications if they contract COVI...
Conflicting COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Pregnant Women
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed the COVID-19 vaccine from the recommended immunization schedule for healthy pregnant women and children, despite CDC guidance and research showing pregnant women are at significantly increased risk for severe illness and complications if they contract COVI...
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44% Bias Score
Rising Pre-Myopia in Children: Urgent Call for Prevention
Children are increasingly born with pre-myopia, a condition worsening with age and linked to near-work activities and reduced outdoor time; interventions like delaying screen time, increasing outdoor time, and using specific eye drops are suggested.
Rising Pre-Myopia in Children: Urgent Call for Prevention
Children are increasingly born with pre-myopia, a condition worsening with age and linked to near-work activities and reduced outdoor time; interventions like delaying screen time, increasing outdoor time, and using specific eye drops are suggested.
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56% Bias Score
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