DRC Battles Deadly Illness Outbreak, 37 Dead
A deadly illness of unknown origin has caused 37 deaths and 592 cases in the DRC's Kwango province since October, prompting a high alert and investigations suggesting a combination of influenza, rhinovirus, SARS-CoV-2, malaria, and malnutrition as potential factors.
DRC Battles Deadly Illness Outbreak, 37 Dead
A deadly illness of unknown origin has caused 37 deaths and 592 cases in the DRC's Kwango province since October, prompting a high alert and investigations suggesting a combination of influenza, rhinovirus, SARS-CoV-2, malaria, and malnutrition as potential factors.
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36% Bias Score
Mosquito-Delivered Malaria Vaccine Shows 89% Success in Small Trial
Dutch researchers successfully used genetically modified mosquitoes to deliver a malaria vaccine, achieving an 89% success rate in a small trial with the GA2 vaccine; larger studies are needed to confirm efficacy and long-term immune response.
Mosquito-Delivered Malaria Vaccine Shows 89% Success in Small Trial
Dutch researchers successfully used genetically modified mosquitoes to deliver a malaria vaccine, achieving an 89% success rate in a small trial with the GA2 vaccine; larger studies are needed to confirm efficacy and long-term immune response.
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Flu Cases Surge, Doubling in a Week
The U.S. is experiencing a sharp increase in flu cases, with thirteen states reporting high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week, double the number from the week prior; experts warn of potential strain on healthcare systems and the importance of vaccination.
U.S. Flu Cases Surge, Doubling in a Week
The U.S. is experiencing a sharp increase in flu cases, with thirteen states reporting high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week, double the number from the week prior; experts warn of potential strain on healthcare systems and the importance of vaccination.
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24% Bias Score
DOJ Sues CVS for Allegedly Filling Illegal Opioid Prescriptions
The US Department of Justice sued CVS on Wednesday for allegedly filling illegal opioid prescriptions from 2013 onward, violating the Controlled Substances Act, ignoring red flags, and contributing to patient deaths; this follows a $5 billion settlement with state and local governments in 2022 but r...
DOJ Sues CVS for Allegedly Filling Illegal Opioid Prescriptions
The US Department of Justice sued CVS on Wednesday for allegedly filling illegal opioid prescriptions from 2013 onward, violating the Controlled Substances Act, ignoring red flags, and contributing to patient deaths; this follows a $5 billion settlement with state and local governments in 2022 but r...
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48% Bias Score
Rwanda Declares End to Marburg Virus Outbreak
Rwanda declared an end to its Marburg virus disease outbreak on November 24th, after 42 consecutive days without new cases, totaling 66 confirmed cases, 15 deaths, and 51 recoveries; the government will utilize GPS technology to track bats, the primary vector.
Rwanda Declares End to Marburg Virus Outbreak
Rwanda declared an end to its Marburg virus disease outbreak on November 24th, after 42 consecutive days without new cases, totaling 66 confirmed cases, 15 deaths, and 51 recoveries; the government will utilize GPS technology to track bats, the primary vector.
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24% Bias Score
Retraction of High-Profile Hydroxychloroquine Covid-19 Study
Elsevier retracted a March 2020 study promoting hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 due to ethical concerns raised by three of its authors and an investigation revealing issues with patient consent and equipoise, marking the highest-cited retracted Covid-19 paper.
Retraction of High-Profile Hydroxychloroquine Covid-19 Study
Elsevier retracted a March 2020 study promoting hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 due to ethical concerns raised by three of its authors and an investigation revealing issues with patient consent and equipoise, marking the highest-cited retracted Covid-19 paper.
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48% Bias Score
Canada's Food Safety System Fails: Recalled Milk Remains on Shelves
A listeria outbreak linked to Silk and Great Value plant-based milks caused 20 illnesses and 3 deaths in Canada; despite a July recall, contaminated products remained on shelves weeks later due to systemic failures in the food safety system, revealing flaws in risk assessment and recall execution.
Canada's Food Safety System Fails: Recalled Milk Remains on Shelves
A listeria outbreak linked to Silk and Great Value plant-based milks caused 20 illnesses and 3 deaths in Canada; despite a July recall, contaminated products remained on shelves weeks later due to systemic failures in the food safety system, revealing flaws in risk assessment and recall execution.
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48% Bias Score
Birmingham Bin Workers to Strike for 12 Days Amidst Pay and Safety Dispute
Over 350 Birmingham bin workers will strike for 12 days between January and April due to a pay and safety dispute with Birmingham City Council, potentially worsening existing rat and mice problems in areas like Aston where residents are already concerned about overflowing rubbish and sanitation issu...
Birmingham Bin Workers to Strike for 12 Days Amidst Pay and Safety Dispute
Over 350 Birmingham bin workers will strike for 12 days between January and April due to a pay and safety dispute with Birmingham City Council, potentially worsening existing rat and mice problems in areas like Aston where residents are already concerned about overflowing rubbish and sanitation issu...
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60% Bias Score
US H5N1 Outbreak Prompts State of Emergency, Fuels Vaccine Research
Over 60 human H5N1 infections and 123 million poultry infections across the US have prompted a state of emergency in California and highlight the need for new vaccine technologies to combat potential human-to-human transmission.
US H5N1 Outbreak Prompts State of Emergency, Fuels Vaccine Research
Over 60 human H5N1 infections and 123 million poultry infections across the US have prompted a state of emergency in California and highlight the need for new vaccine technologies to combat potential human-to-human transmission.
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28% Bias Score
Wastewater Monitoring: Early Warning System for Public Health
Wastewater monitoring, previously used to detect various pathogens, expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic and now detects viruses like polio in Germany, highlighting its ability to predict outbreaks and inform public health interventions.
Wastewater Monitoring: Early Warning System for Public Health
Wastewater monitoring, previously used to detect various pathogens, expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic and now detects viruses like polio in Germany, highlighting its ability to predict outbreaks and inform public health interventions.
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32% Bias Score
Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 80 at LA Times Restaurant Event
Over 80 people got sick with norovirus after eating raw oysters at a December 3rd Los Angeles Times' 101 best restaurants event at the Hollywood Palladium; recalled oysters, sourced from Pacific Northwest Shellfish Co. and supplied by Santa Monica Seafood, were the cause; the FDA issued a warning to...
Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 80 at LA Times Restaurant Event
Over 80 people got sick with norovirus after eating raw oysters at a December 3rd Los Angeles Times' 101 best restaurants event at the Hollywood Palladium; recalled oysters, sourced from Pacific Northwest Shellfish Co. and supplied by Santa Monica Seafood, were the cause; the FDA issued a warning to...
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12% Bias Score
Global Polio Eradication: A Success Story of Science and Collaboration
The development of the polio vaccine in the U.S. and subsequent global eradication efforts, spearheaded by Rotary International, have reduced polio cases by 99% since 1988, showcasing the power of scientific innovation and international collaboration.
Global Polio Eradication: A Success Story of Science and Collaboration
The development of the polio vaccine in the U.S. and subsequent global eradication efforts, spearheaded by Rotary International, have reduced polio cases by 99% since 1988, showcasing the power of scientific innovation and international collaboration.
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40% Bias Score