NHS Website Sees Surge in Breastfeeding and Alcohol Queries Over Christmas
NHS website data reveals a 146% increase in visits to pages on drinking while breastfeeding over Christmas 2023, rising from 1,028 to 2,526 views, alongside surges in searches for other ailments like norovirus (19,170 views) and chest infections (17,398 views).
NHS Website Sees Surge in Breastfeeding and Alcohol Queries Over Christmas
NHS website data reveals a 146% increase in visits to pages on drinking while breastfeeding over Christmas 2023, rising from 1,028 to 2,526 views, alongside surges in searches for other ailments like norovirus (19,170 views) and chest infections (17,398 views).
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32% Bias Score
Respiratory Virus Surge in US Causes School Closures, Event Cancellations
As of December 14, 2024, over a dozen US states report "very high" or "high" respiratory virus activity (flu, RSV, COVID-19), causing school closures and event cancellations, and a sharp rise in hospitalizations and deaths, particularly among the elderly due to low vaccination rates (41%).
Respiratory Virus Surge in US Causes School Closures, Event Cancellations
As of December 14, 2024, over a dozen US states report "very high" or "high" respiratory virus activity (flu, RSV, COVID-19), causing school closures and event cancellations, and a sharp rise in hospitalizations and deaths, particularly among the elderly due to low vaccination rates (41%).
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32% Bias Score
Counterfeit Alcohol Fuels Brazil's Organized Crime: R$56.9 Billion Revenue in 2022
Organized crime in Brazil profits R$56.9 billion annually from the sale of counterfeit alcoholic beverages, exceeding the revenue of major breweries; this is fueled by weak regulation, lack of traceability, and lenient punishments.
Counterfeit Alcohol Fuels Brazil's Organized Crime: R$56.9 Billion Revenue in 2022
Organized crime in Brazil profits R$56.9 billion annually from the sale of counterfeit alcoholic beverages, exceeding the revenue of major breweries; this is fueled by weak regulation, lack of traceability, and lenient punishments.
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40% Bias Score
Contagious Periods for Common Winter Illnesses and Updated Isolation Guidelines
The CDC provides updated guidelines for ending isolation after contracting COVID-19, flu, and RSV: 24 hours fever-free without medication and improved symptoms; Norovirus contagiousness may last 2 weeks post-recovery; Pneumonia contagiousness typically decreases after 24 hours of antibiotics.
Contagious Periods for Common Winter Illnesses and Updated Isolation Guidelines
The CDC provides updated guidelines for ending isolation after contracting COVID-19, flu, and RSV: 24 hours fever-free without medication and improved symptoms; Norovirus contagiousness may last 2 weeks post-recovery; Pneumonia contagiousness typically decreases after 24 hours of antibiotics.
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16% Bias Score
Mpox Outbreak in Western Australia Linked to Anonymous Sexual Encounters
Western Australia has seen at least 15 mpox cases since October, mostly among gay and bisexual men, due to anonymous sexual encounters hindering contact tracing efforts; health authorities urge safe sex practices and testing.
Mpox Outbreak in Western Australia Linked to Anonymous Sexual Encounters
Western Australia has seen at least 15 mpox cases since October, mostly among gay and bisexual men, due to anonymous sexual encounters hindering contact tracing efforts; health authorities urge safe sex practices and testing.
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60% Bias Score
Mandatory Raw Milk Testing in Netherlands Raises Concerns
Starting January 2025, Dutch farmers selling raw milk must conduct monthly pathogen tests (\u20ac150-\u20ac175 each), prompted by health concerns (estimated 52,000 annual dairy-related illnesses linked to raw milk) and a lack of prior regulations, potentially impacting 200 farms selling directly to ...
Mandatory Raw Milk Testing in Netherlands Raises Concerns
Starting January 2025, Dutch farmers selling raw milk must conduct monthly pathogen tests (\u20ac150-\u20ac175 each), prompted by health concerns (estimated 52,000 annual dairy-related illnesses linked to raw milk) and a lack of prior regulations, potentially impacting 200 farms selling directly to ...
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Surge to 10-Year High
The U.S. is experiencing a whooping cough outbreak, with over 32,000 cases by mid-December 2024—a six-fold increase from 2023—due to waning vaccine immunity, lower vaccination rates, and improved testing. Infants are especially vulnerable.
U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Surge to 10-Year High
The U.S. is experiencing a whooping cough outbreak, with over 32,000 cases by mid-December 2024—a six-fold increase from 2023—due to waning vaccine immunity, lower vaccination rates, and improved testing. Infants are especially vulnerable.
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28% Bias Score
Philippines HIV Infections Surge Among Youth
The Philippines is experiencing a drastic 543% increase in new HIV infections between 2010 and 2023, with nearly half of 2024 infections affecting 15-24 year olds, mostly men who have sex with men (MSM), highlighting insufficient public awareness and access to prevention and testing.
Philippines HIV Infections Surge Among Youth
The Philippines is experiencing a drastic 543% increase in new HIV infections between 2010 and 2023, with nearly half of 2024 infections affecting 15-24 year olds, mostly men who have sex with men (MSM), highlighting insufficient public awareness and access to prevention and testing.
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32% Bias Score
Nigeria Launches First Malaria Vaccination Campaign
Nigeria launched its first malaria vaccination campaign on December 2, 2024, using the R21/Matrix-M vaccine in two high-risk states, aiming to reduce the disease's burden that caused 31% of the roughly 600,000 global malaria deaths in 2023.
Nigeria Launches First Malaria Vaccination Campaign
Nigeria launched its first malaria vaccination campaign on December 2, 2024, using the R21/Matrix-M vaccine in two high-risk states, aiming to reduce the disease's burden that caused 31% of the roughly 600,000 global malaria deaths in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Resurgence of Scurvy in French Children Linked to Post-Pandemic Food Insecurity
A study published in The Lancet reveals a concerning resurgence of scurvy in France, particularly among children, with 888 cases detected between 2015 and 2023; this increase is strongly linked to post-pandemic food insecurity and inflation, impacting access to vitamin C-rich foods.
Resurgence of Scurvy in French Children Linked to Post-Pandemic Food Insecurity
A study published in The Lancet reveals a concerning resurgence of scurvy in France, particularly among children, with 888 cases detected between 2015 and 2023; this increase is strongly linked to post-pandemic food insecurity and inflation, impacting access to vitamin C-rich foods.
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20% Bias Score
16th-Century Genetic Defect Causes Increased Cardiac Arrest Risk in Hundreds
Researchers in Limburg discovered a genetic mutation, the 'Worm mutation', originating around 1550, causing a heightened risk of sudden cardiac arrest among 1000-1500 descendants, primarily women, prompting preventative medication and research into a cure.
16th-Century Genetic Defect Causes Increased Cardiac Arrest Risk in Hundreds
Researchers in Limburg discovered a genetic mutation, the 'Worm mutation', originating around 1550, causing a heightened risk of sudden cardiac arrest among 1000-1500 descendants, primarily women, prompting preventative medication and research into a cure.
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44% Bias Score
Lower Coronavirus and Influenza Levels in Bavarian Wastewater Suggest Milder Winter Season
Wastewater monitoring in Bavaria shows significantly lower coronavirus levels compared to last year, while influenza remains at very low levels, suggesting a milder winter for both viruses. However, experts caution about interpreting the data solely based on the wastewater samples and suggest that m...
Lower Coronavirus and Influenza Levels in Bavarian Wastewater Suggest Milder Winter Season
Wastewater monitoring in Bavaria shows significantly lower coronavirus levels compared to last year, while influenza remains at very low levels, suggesting a milder winter for both viruses. However, experts caution about interpreting the data solely based on the wastewater samples and suggest that m...
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36% Bias Score