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Harlem Legionnaires' Outbreak: Three Dead, 67 Sickened
As of August 1, 2024, a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in five Harlem ZIP codes has resulted in three deaths and 67 confirmed cases, prompting city health officials to urge residents to monitor for symptoms and seek medical attention; investigations are ongoing.
Harlem Legionnaires' Outbreak: Three Dead, 67 Sickened
As of August 1, 2024, a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in five Harlem ZIP codes has resulted in three deaths and 67 confirmed cases, prompting city health officials to urge residents to monitor for symptoms and seek medical attention; investigations are ongoing.
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24% Bias Score
HHS Ends Funding for 22 mRNA Vaccine Projects
The US Department of Health and Human Services announced it is ending funding for 22 mRNA vaccine development projects, totaling approximately $500 million, citing concerns about safety and transparency, despite evidence of their effectiveness against severe COVID-19.
HHS Ends Funding for 22 mRNA Vaccine Projects
The US Department of Health and Human Services announced it is ending funding for 22 mRNA vaccine development projects, totaling approximately $500 million, citing concerns about safety and transparency, despite evidence of their effectiveness against severe COVID-19.
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64% Bias Score
Toxic Leak in Coria del Río Causes Severe Health Crisis, Prompts Lawsuits
Residents of Coria del Río's Guadalquivir neighborhood suffer severe respiratory illnesses from a gas station leak, prompting lawsuits against multiple officials for negligence and inaction, while a court investigates potential crimes of omission and environmental damage.
Toxic Leak in Coria del Río Causes Severe Health Crisis, Prompts Lawsuits
Residents of Coria del Río's Guadalquivir neighborhood suffer severe respiratory illnesses from a gas station leak, prompting lawsuits against multiple officials for negligence and inaction, while a court investigates potential crimes of omission and environmental damage.
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44% Bias Score
Chemical Pollution: A Growing Threat Comparable to Climate Change
A report reveals chemical pollution as a major threat to human and environmental health, comparable to climate change, highlighting insufficient testing of tens of thousands of synthetic chemicals in widespread use and their links to various health problems, urging increased research and consumer de...
Chemical Pollution: A Growing Threat Comparable to Climate Change
A report reveals chemical pollution as a major threat to human and environmental health, comparable to climate change, highlighting insufficient testing of tens of thousands of synthetic chemicals in widespread use and their links to various health problems, urging increased research and consumer de...
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28% Bias Score
HFMD Cases Rise in New York City Amidst Legionnaires' Outbreak
New York City is seeing a rise in hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) cases, coinciding with a Legionnaires' outbreak, prompting health concerns as pediatricians across multiple US states report similar increases; the virus is highly contagious and spreads via close contact and contaminated water.
HFMD Cases Rise in New York City Amidst Legionnaires' Outbreak
New York City is seeing a rise in hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) cases, coinciding with a Legionnaires' outbreak, prompting health concerns as pediatricians across multiple US states report similar increases; the virus is highly contagious and spreads via close contact and contaminated water.
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40% Bias Score
Widespread Heatwave Prompts Alerts Across Spain
A heatwave in Spain has prompted orange and yellow weather alerts in thirteen autonomous communities, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in several areas, urging citizens to take precautions and protect vulnerable groups.
Widespread Heatwave Prompts Alerts Across Spain
A heatwave in Spain has prompted orange and yellow weather alerts in thirteen autonomous communities, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in several areas, urging citizens to take precautions and protect vulnerable groups.
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16% Bias Score
US Cancels $550M in mRNA Vaccine Projects
The U.S. Department of Health canceled 22 mRNA vaccine projects totaling $550 million due to ineffectiveness against upper respiratory infections, impacting major pharmaceutical companies like Moderna and Pfizer, and shifting funding towards alternative platforms.
US Cancels $550M in mRNA Vaccine Projects
The U.S. Department of Health canceled 22 mRNA vaccine projects totaling $550 million due to ineffectiveness against upper respiratory infections, impacting major pharmaceutical companies like Moderna and Pfizer, and shifting funding towards alternative platforms.
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60% Bias Score
HHS Ends Funding for mRNA Vaccine Development
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is ending funding for 22 mRNA vaccine development projects, totaling about $500 million, prioritizing other vaccine platforms and sparking criticism from health experts who cite the technology's effectiveness against severe COVID-19.
HHS Ends Funding for mRNA Vaccine Development
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is ending funding for 22 mRNA vaccine development projects, totaling about $500 million, prioritizing other vaccine platforms and sparking criticism from health experts who cite the technology's effectiveness against severe COVID-19.
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56% Bias Score
West Nile Virus: Increased Severity and Climate Change Impact
The West Nile virus, first appearing in Uganda in 1937, reached New York City in 1999, and has recently shown increased frequency and severity of symptoms, spreading through mosquito bites and potentially blood transfusions, with climate change accelerating its spread.
West Nile Virus: Increased Severity and Climate Change Impact
The West Nile virus, first appearing in Uganda in 1937, reached New York City in 1999, and has recently shown increased frequency and severity of symptoms, spreading through mosquito bites and potentially blood transfusions, with climate change accelerating its spread.
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36% Bias Score
Over 7,700 Chikungunya Virus Infections in Guangdong, China, Prompt Mosquito Control and Criticism
A Chikungunya virus outbreak in Guangdong, China, has resulted in over 7,700 infections, prompting mosquito control measures including larvicide and the use of elephant mosquitoes. The response has drawn criticism due to similarities to Covid-19 restrictions, with pharmacies recording customer ident...
Over 7,700 Chikungunya Virus Infections in Guangdong, China, Prompt Mosquito Control and Criticism
A Chikungunya virus outbreak in Guangdong, China, has resulted in over 7,700 infections, prompting mosquito control measures including larvicide and the use of elephant mosquitoes. The response has drawn criticism due to similarities to Covid-19 restrictions, with pharmacies recording customer ident...
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20% Bias Score
Spain's Ambitious Healthcare Bills Face Political Hurdles
The Spanish Ministry of Health is attempting to pass four significant healthcare bills—tobacco control, alcohol restrictions for minors, pharmaceutical reform, and a healthcare worker statute—despite facing significant political challenges, including a weak parliamentary majority and strong oppositi...
Spain's Ambitious Healthcare Bills Face Political Hurdles
The Spanish Ministry of Health is attempting to pass four significant healthcare bills—tobacco control, alcohol restrictions for minors, pharmaceutical reform, and a healthcare worker statute—despite facing significant political challenges, including a weak parliamentary majority and strong oppositi...
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44% Bias Score
Noise Sensitivity: A Biological Basis for Long-Term Health Impacts
Noise sensitivity, affecting 20-40% of people, causes amplified brain responses to all sounds, impacting mental and physical health; studies reveal biological roots and potential mitigation strategies.
Noise Sensitivity: A Biological Basis for Long-Term Health Impacts
Noise sensitivity, affecting 20-40% of people, causes amplified brain responses to all sounds, impacting mental and physical health; studies reveal biological roots and potential mitigation strategies.
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20% Bias Score
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