DLRG Membership Reaches Record High Amidst Public Pool Investment Crisis
The German Life Saving Society (DLRG) announced a record 627,000 members in 2024, a 3.3% increase from 2023, despite concerns over the state of public swimming pools due to an investment backlog threatening swimming lessons for children.
DLRG Membership Reaches Record High Amidst Public Pool Investment Crisis
The German Life Saving Society (DLRG) announced a record 627,000 members in 2024, a 3.3% increase from 2023, despite concerns over the state of public swimming pools due to an investment backlog threatening swimming lessons for children.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Government Faces Backlash Over Inaction on Goat Farm Health Risks
A new RIVM study links goat farms to 20-100 annual lung infection deaths, prompting opposition outrage while the government seeks further advice, highlighting conflicting ministerial viewpoints.
Dutch Government Faces Backlash Over Inaction on Goat Farm Health Risks
A new RIVM study links goat farms to 20-100 annual lung infection deaths, prompting opposition outrage while the government seeks further advice, highlighting conflicting ministerial viewpoints.
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52% Bias Score
US Sees Second Flu Peak Amidst High Covid-19 Levels, New At-Home Tests Offer Hope but Face Cost Barrier
The United States is experiencing a second peak in flu cases this season, surpassing last year's peak with a 30% test positivity rate, resulting in at least 20 million cases and 11,000 deaths; this coincides with high levels of Covid-19, yet new at-home combination tests offer faster diagnosis and t...
US Sees Second Flu Peak Amidst High Covid-19 Levels, New At-Home Tests Offer Hope but Face Cost Barrier
The United States is experiencing a second peak in flu cases this season, surpassing last year's peak with a 30% test positivity rate, resulting in at least 20 million cases and 11,000 deaths; this coincides with high levels of Covid-19, yet new at-home combination tests offer faster diagnosis and t...
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32% Bias Score
Novel Henipavirus Discovered in Alabama Shrews
Researchers discovered Camp Hill virus, a novel henipavirus, in shrews in Alabama; its similarity to other deadly viruses like Langya and Hendra raises concerns about human transmission, necessitating further research into prevention and vaccines.
Novel Henipavirus Discovered in Alabama Shrews
Researchers discovered Camp Hill virus, a novel henipavirus, in shrews in Alabama; its similarity to other deadly viruses like Langya and Hendra raises concerns about human transmission, necessitating further research into prevention and vaccines.
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56% Bias Score
Hawaiʻi House Bill 1246: Marijuana Legalization Bill Advances
Hawaiʻi House Bill 1246 proposes legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21+ in 2026, creating a new regulatory agency, and taxing sales; it passed two House committees but faces funding and Senate approval challenges.
Hawaiʻi House Bill 1246: Marijuana Legalization Bill Advances
Hawaiʻi House Bill 1246 proposes legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21+ in 2026, creating a new regulatory agency, and taxing sales; it passed two House committees but faces funding and Senate approval challenges.
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16% Bias Score
Spanish Study Reveals Eightfold Increase in Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria Deaths
A Spanish study, involving 130 hospitals, reveals that deaths from multi-drug resistant bacteria in 2023 were 24,000—eight times higher than previous estimates—with urinary tract infections being most frequent, but pneumonia having the highest mortality rate. Almost half of infections were hospital-...
Spanish Study Reveals Eightfold Increase in Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria Deaths
A Spanish study, involving 130 hospitals, reveals that deaths from multi-drug resistant bacteria in 2023 were 24,000—eight times higher than previous estimates—with urinary tract infections being most frequent, but pneumonia having the highest mortality rate. Almost half of infections were hospital-...
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24% Bias Score
RIVM Study Links Goat Farms to Lung Infections, Sparking Political Debate
A new RIVM study links lung infections to proximity to goat farms, prompting the VVD to call for a moratorium on new goat farms; the government is divided on the response, with the Minister of Health wanting action while the Minister of Agriculture wants to wait for further advice from the Health Co...
RIVM Study Links Goat Farms to Lung Infections, Sparking Political Debate
A new RIVM study links lung infections to proximity to goat farms, prompting the VVD to call for a moratorium on new goat farms; the government is divided on the response, with the Minister of Health wanting action while the Minister of Agriculture wants to wait for further advice from the Health Co...
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44% Bias Score
RIVM Study Links Goat Farms to Lung Infections; Government Faces Backlash Over Inaction
A new RIVM study confirms a link between goat farms and increased lung infection risk, resulting in 20-100 deaths annually. The government, facing criticism for inaction, seeks further advice while internal disagreements persist between ministers prioritizing health versus agricultural interests.
RIVM Study Links Goat Farms to Lung Infections; Government Faces Backlash Over Inaction
A new RIVM study confirms a link between goat farms and increased lung infection risk, resulting in 20-100 deaths annually. The government, facing criticism for inaction, seeks further advice while internal disagreements persist between ministers prioritizing health versus agricultural interests.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Reflects on Five Years of Covid-19: Lessons Learned and Future Threats
Five years after Germany's first Covid-19 case in February 2020, virologist Sandra Ciesek and medical director Jürgen Graf reflect on the pandemic's critical moments, highlighting the inadequate protection of elderly care home residents in fall 2020 and the unequal global vaccine distribution. They ...
Germany Reflects on Five Years of Covid-19: Lessons Learned and Future Threats
Five years after Germany's first Covid-19 case in February 2020, virologist Sandra Ciesek and medical director Jürgen Graf reflect on the pandemic's critical moments, highlighting the inadequate protection of elderly care home residents in fall 2020 and the unequal global vaccine distribution. They ...
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32% Bias Score
Liberia's Emirates Hospital Faces Collapse Due to Severe Underfunding
Senator Amara Konneh decried the dire conditions at Liberia's Emirates Hospital, citing severe underfunding (budget slashed from \$350,000 to \$150,000 in 2025), leading to medicine shortages, power outages, and demotivated staff; similar issues plague other hospitals nationwide, prompting calls for...
Liberia's Emirates Hospital Faces Collapse Due to Severe Underfunding
Senator Amara Konneh decried the dire conditions at Liberia's Emirates Hospital, citing severe underfunding (budget slashed from \$350,000 to \$150,000 in 2025), leading to medicine shortages, power outages, and demotivated staff; similar issues plague other hospitals nationwide, prompting calls for...
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36% Bias Score
Liberian Health Minister Defends Appointment of Specialized Doctors as County Health Officers
Liberian Health Minister Dr. Louise M. Kpoto defended her decision to appoint specialized doctors as County Health Officers, citing a drop in maternal mortality in Montserrado County due to an OB/GYN CHO, despite concerns from lawmakers; the issue is under review by the Committee on Health.
Liberian Health Minister Defends Appointment of Specialized Doctors as County Health Officers
Liberian Health Minister Dr. Louise M. Kpoto defended her decision to appoint specialized doctors as County Health Officers, citing a drop in maternal mortality in Montserrado County due to an OB/GYN CHO, despite concerns from lawmakers; the issue is under review by the Committee on Health.
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40% Bias Score
Senate Committee to Vote on Kennedy's Health Secretary Nomination
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for U.S. health secretary will be voted on by the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday; Democrats are concerned about his anti-vaccine stance and potential conflicts of interest, while Republicans largely support him, with a few key undecided votes.
Senate Committee to Vote on Kennedy's Health Secretary Nomination
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for U.S. health secretary will be voted on by the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday; Democrats are concerned about his anti-vaccine stance and potential conflicts of interest, while Republicans largely support him, with a few key undecided votes.
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56% Bias Score