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Gait Variability in Youth Predicts Fall Risk in Old Age
Scientists at Stanford University found an 86% accurate method to predict fall risk in older people by analyzing three gait measurements in young adults (24-31 years old): step width variability, step timing differences, and foot placement consistency, potentially saving lives and billions in health...
Gait Variability in Youth Predicts Fall Risk in Old Age
Scientists at Stanford University found an 86% accurate method to predict fall risk in older people by analyzing three gait measurements in young adults (24-31 years old): step width variability, step timing differences, and foot placement consistency, potentially saving lives and billions in health...
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20% Bias Score
Children's Health Report Omits Key Factors, Fuels Political Debate
A new report on children's health omits key causes of death (car crashes, firearms) and beneficial practices (water fluoridation), while focusing on issues aligned with the Health Secretary's pre-existing views (ultra-processed foods, chemical exposure).
Children's Health Report Omits Key Factors, Fuels Political Debate
A new report on children's health omits key causes of death (car crashes, firearms) and beneficial practices (water fluoridation), while focusing on issues aligned with the Health Secretary's pre-existing views (ultra-processed foods, chemical exposure).
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56% Bias Score
Cold Sores Linked to Increased Alzheimer's Risk
A new study of 344,628 case-control pairs found an 80% higher chance of an HSV-1 diagnosis in those with Alzheimer's; anti-herpetic medication reduced Alzheimer's risk by 17%, suggesting a potential role for viral prevention in public health.
Cold Sores Linked to Increased Alzheimer's Risk
A new study of 344,628 case-control pairs found an 80% higher chance of an HSV-1 diagnosis in those with Alzheimer's; anti-herpetic medication reduced Alzheimer's risk by 17%, suggesting a potential role for viral prevention in public health.
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48% Bias Score
Alcohol-Associated Cancer Deaths Double in the U.S. from 1990 to 2021
New research reveals U.S. alcohol-associated cancer deaths doubled from 1990 to 2021, rising from 11,896 to 23,207; mortality rates were higher in males and those over 55, with Washington, D.C. having the highest rate and Utah the lowest.
Alcohol-Associated Cancer Deaths Double in the U.S. from 1990 to 2021
New research reveals U.S. alcohol-associated cancer deaths doubled from 1990 to 2021, rising from 11,896 to 23,207; mortality rates were higher in males and those over 55, with Washington, D.C. having the highest rate and Utah the lowest.
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36% Bias Score
Mushroom Poisoning Investigation Yields No Match
Following a fatal lunch, a Melbourne health officer investigated 14 stores across three suburbs for specific dried mushrooms causing multiple organ failures in four people, but found none matching the description provided by the Department of Health.
Mushroom Poisoning Investigation Yields No Match
Following a fatal lunch, a Melbourne health officer investigated 14 stores across three suburbs for specific dried mushrooms causing multiple organ failures in four people, but found none matching the description provided by the Department of Health.
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44% Bias Score
Welsh Addiction Recovery Center Highlights Funding Shortfalls Despite Success Stories
Penrhyn House in Bangor, Gwynedd, provides addiction recovery services, with success stories like a 90-day cocaine sobriety and couples sober for two years, highlighting the effectiveness of support despite concerns regarding insufficient funding from the Welsh government despite their £67m investme...
Welsh Addiction Recovery Center Highlights Funding Shortfalls Despite Success Stories
Penrhyn House in Bangor, Gwynedd, provides addiction recovery services, with success stories like a 90-day cocaine sobriety and couples sober for two years, highlighting the effectiveness of support despite concerns regarding insufficient funding from the Welsh government despite their £67m investme...
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24% Bias Score
FDA Recommends Covid-19 Vaccine Update, Mandating Trials for Healthy Individuals
The FDA recommends updating Covid-19 vaccines to target the LP.8.1 strain, the dominant U.S. variant, but new rules mandate placebo-controlled trials for healthy individuals, potentially delaying widespread access while over 100 million remain eligible.
FDA Recommends Covid-19 Vaccine Update, Mandating Trials for Healthy Individuals
The FDA recommends updating Covid-19 vaccines to target the LP.8.1 strain, the dominant U.S. variant, but new rules mandate placebo-controlled trials for healthy individuals, potentially delaying widespread access while over 100 million remain eligible.
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40% Bias Score
25,000 Chilean Officials Abused Medical Leave for International Travel
A Contraloría report revealed that 25,000 Chilean public officials took medical leave and traveled internationally between 2023 and 2024, involving 35,585 leaves and 59,575 border crossings during sick leave; this disproportionately affected early childhood education institutions.
25,000 Chilean Officials Abused Medical Leave for International Travel
A Contraloría report revealed that 25,000 Chilean public officials took medical leave and traveled internationally between 2023 and 2024, involving 35,585 leaves and 59,575 border crossings during sick leave; this disproportionately affected early childhood education institutions.
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60% Bias Score
U.S. Alcohol-Associated Cancer Deaths Double Since 1990
A new study reveals that alcohol-associated cancer deaths in the U.S. doubled between 1990 and 2021, rising from 11,896 to 23,207, disproportionately impacting men and those 55 and older; the increase highlights alcohol as a significant carcinogen and underscores the need for targeted prevention eff...
U.S. Alcohol-Associated Cancer Deaths Double Since 1990
A new study reveals that alcohol-associated cancer deaths in the U.S. doubled between 1990 and 2021, rising from 11,896 to 23,207, disproportionately impacting men and those 55 and older; the increase highlights alcohol as a significant carcinogen and underscores the need for targeted prevention eff...
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32% Bias Score
Data Visualization Analysis: Prisons, Measles Vaccines, and Australian Elections
This week's newsletter analyzes various data visualizations, including an investigation into over 30 Victorian-era prisons in the UK, a chart demonstrating the effectiveness of measles vaccines, and post-election analysis in Australia using a triangle chart to compare vote changes.
Data Visualization Analysis: Prisons, Measles Vaccines, and Australian Elections
This week's newsletter analyzes various data visualizations, including an investigation into over 30 Victorian-era prisons in the UK, a chart demonstrating the effectiveness of measles vaccines, and post-election analysis in Australia using a triangle chart to compare vote changes.
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28% Bias Score
Trump Report Links Children's Health Crisis to Processed Foods, Advocates for Domestic Whole Foods
The Trump administration released a report identifying a health crisis among American children, attributing it to ultra-processed foods, chemicals, lifestyles, and overmedicalization; it proposes increased consumption of domestically produced whole foods as a solution.
Trump Report Links Children's Health Crisis to Processed Foods, Advocates for Domestic Whole Foods
The Trump administration released a report identifying a health crisis among American children, attributing it to ultra-processed foods, chemicals, lifestyles, and overmedicalization; it proposes increased consumption of domestically produced whole foods as a solution.
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52% Bias Score
Johnson Favored Stricter Covid-19 Rules, Inquiry Hears
Boris Johnson pushed for stricter Covid-19 self-isolation rules, favoring "punishments" over incentives, as revealed in Lord Patrick Vallance's diary entries; this approach contrasted with advice suggesting financial support as a more effective strategy.
Johnson Favored Stricter Covid-19 Rules, Inquiry Hears
Boris Johnson pushed for stricter Covid-19 self-isolation rules, favoring "punishments" over incentives, as revealed in Lord Patrick Vallance's diary entries; this approach contrasted with advice suggesting financial support as a more effective strategy.
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36% Bias Score
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