Cervical Screening Saves Life: 10-Year Cancer Survivor Urges Increased Testing
Ali Alcock's routine cervical screening test in 2015 detected cervical cancer at age 37, leading to successful treatment and a 10-year remission; she now advocates for increased screening rates, highlighting the test's life-saving potential despite the low 69% participation rate in Wales between Apr...
Cervical Screening Saves Life: 10-Year Cancer Survivor Urges Increased Testing
Ali Alcock's routine cervical screening test in 2015 detected cervical cancer at age 37, leading to successful treatment and a 10-year remission; she now advocates for increased screening rates, highlighting the test's life-saving potential despite the low 69% participation rate in Wales between Apr...
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44% Bias Score
Microplastics Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
Recent studies reveal a strong correlation between ingesting microplastics—up to 5 grams weekly—and increased risks of colon, lung, and prostate cancers due to inflammation and cellular damage caused by these particles, challenging the WHO's 2019 assessment.
Microplastics Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
Recent studies reveal a strong correlation between ingesting microplastics—up to 5 grams weekly—and increased risks of colon, lung, and prostate cancers due to inflammation and cellular damage caused by these particles, challenging the WHO's 2019 assessment.
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56% Bias Score
US 'Quad-demic' Strains Healthcare System
A "quad-demic" of flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus has infected 15 million Americans and killed 30,000 this winter, straining the US healthcare system and prompting some hospitals to reinstate mask mandates and limit visitor hours.
US 'Quad-demic' Strains Healthcare System
A "quad-demic" of flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus has infected 15 million Americans and killed 30,000 this winter, straining the US healthcare system and prompting some hospitals to reinstate mask mandates and limit visitor hours.
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40% Bias Score
Arctic Blast Cripples US with Sub-Zero Temperatures and Heavy Snow
A historic arctic blast is bringing sub-zero temperatures and heavy snow to much of the US, impacting over 200 million people and causing widespread travel disruptions and emergency declarations.
Arctic Blast Cripples US with Sub-Zero Temperatures and Heavy Snow
A historic arctic blast is bringing sub-zero temperatures and heavy snow to much of the US, impacting over 200 million people and causing widespread travel disruptions and emergency declarations.
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24% Bias Score
Ultra-Processed Food Regulation Fails: Systemic Change Needed
A study of 417 measures from 105 countries reveals that current regulations, focusing primarily on consumer behavior, have failed to curb the rise of ultra-processed foods, which comprise 70% of the average American diet and are linked to serious health problems; the authors call for systemic change...
Ultra-Processed Food Regulation Fails: Systemic Change Needed
A study of 417 measures from 105 countries reveals that current regulations, focusing primarily on consumer behavior, have failed to curb the rise of ultra-processed foods, which comprise 70% of the average American diet and are linked to serious health problems; the authors call for systemic change...
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44% Bias Score
Tanzania Confirms One Marburg Virus Death After Initial Denial
Tanzania confirmed one death from the Marburg virus in the Kagera region, contradicting an earlier denial, while 25 suspected cases tested negative; this follows a WHO report of nine infections and eight deaths, and leverages experience from a 2023 outbreak in the same region.
Tanzania Confirms One Marburg Virus Death After Initial Denial
Tanzania confirmed one death from the Marburg virus in the Kagera region, contradicting an earlier denial, while 25 suspected cases tested negative; this follows a WHO report of nine infections and eight deaths, and leverages experience from a 2023 outbreak in the same region.
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36% Bias Score
Polar Vortex and Winter Storm Enzo to Cripple US with Life-Threatening Cold
A life-threatening polar vortex and Winter Storm Enzo will impact 235 million Americans from Monday to Wednesday, bringing temperatures as low as -50°F and heavy snow and ice to the Southern US, causing widespread disruptions and health risks.
Polar Vortex and Winter Storm Enzo to Cripple US with Life-Threatening Cold
A life-threatening polar vortex and Winter Storm Enzo will impact 235 million Americans from Monday to Wednesday, bringing temperatures as low as -50°F and heavy snow and ice to the Southern US, causing widespread disruptions and health risks.
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40% Bias Score
NSW Psychiatrist Exodus: Government's Plan Sparks Concerns
Facing a mass resignation of nearly one-third of its public psychiatrists, the NSW government plans to increase the roles of counselors and psychologists, despite warnings from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists about potentially disastrous consequences for patient care.
NSW Psychiatrist Exodus: Government's Plan Sparks Concerns
Facing a mass resignation of nearly one-third of its public psychiatrists, the NSW government plans to increase the roles of counselors and psychologists, despite warnings from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists about potentially disastrous consequences for patient care.
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48% Bias Score
Crippling Winter Storm Impacts 170 Million Across US
Over 170 million Americans face a severe winter storm bringing historic snowfall, freezing rain, and frigid temperatures to the South and Northeast, causing widespread travel disruptions, school closures, and potential water pipe damage; states of emergency declared in Louisiana and Texas.
Crippling Winter Storm Impacts 170 Million Across US
Over 170 million Americans face a severe winter storm bringing historic snowfall, freezing rain, and frigid temperatures to the South and Northeast, causing widespread travel disruptions, school closures, and potential water pipe damage; states of emergency declared in Louisiana and Texas.
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32% Bias Score
Anapa Oil Spill Threatens Tourist Season
An oil spill near Anapa, Russia, has raised concerns about the upcoming tourist season due to ecological damage and public health issues; despite cleanup efforts, dead algae, oil traces, and high accommodation prices persist, impacting tourism and prompting concerns among potential visitors.
Anapa Oil Spill Threatens Tourist Season
An oil spill near Anapa, Russia, has raised concerns about the upcoming tourist season due to ecological damage and public health issues; despite cleanup efforts, dead algae, oil traces, and high accommodation prices persist, impacting tourism and prompting concerns among potential visitors.
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44% Bias Score
Fluoridated Water Linked to Negative Long-Term Health and Economic Outcomes
A new study using data on over 20 million people shows that childhood exposure to fluoridated water is associated with lower high school graduation rates, reduced economic well-being, and poorer physical health in adulthood, challenging current public health recommendations.
Fluoridated Water Linked to Negative Long-Term Health and Economic Outcomes
A new study using data on over 20 million people shows that childhood exposure to fluoridated water is associated with lower high school graduation rates, reduced economic well-being, and poorer physical health in adulthood, challenging current public health recommendations.
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60% Bias Score
NHS Cardiology Wait Times Force Man to Consider Private Treatment
77-year-old John Crockford from Bridlington faces a year-long wait for a cardiology appointment due to a backlog of 7.5 million patients within the NHS, forcing him to consider expensive private treatment to avoid potentially fatal delays.
NHS Cardiology Wait Times Force Man to Consider Private Treatment
77-year-old John Crockford from Bridlington faces a year-long wait for a cardiology appointment due to a backlog of 7.5 million patients within the NHS, forcing him to consider expensive private treatment to avoid potentially fatal delays.
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52% Bias Score