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HHS Announces 10,000 Job Cuts, Major Restructuring to Combat Chronic Diseases
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced 10,000 job cuts and a major restructuring, saving $1.8 billion annually, effective May 2024, to focus on chronic disease prevention by consolidating agencies and reducing regional offices.
HHS Announces 10,000 Job Cuts, Major Restructuring to Combat Chronic Diseases
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced 10,000 job cuts and a major restructuring, saving $1.8 billion annually, effective May 2024, to focus on chronic disease prevention by consolidating agencies and reducing regional offices.
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36% Bias Score
B.C.'s Drug Policies: Conflicting Data on Hospitalizations and Deaths
A study showed a 58% increase in B.C. opioid-related hospitalizations linked to safer supply and decriminalization policies (2016-2023), but 2024 saw a 13% decrease in toxic drug deaths compared to 2023, prompting debate on the policies' effectiveness.
B.C.'s Drug Policies: Conflicting Data on Hospitalizations and Deaths
A study showed a 58% increase in B.C. opioid-related hospitalizations linked to safer supply and decriminalization policies (2016-2023), but 2024 saw a 13% decrease in toxic drug deaths compared to 2023, prompting debate on the policies' effectiveness.
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48% Bias Score
Voronezh Oblast Achieves Record Low in Tuberculosis Cases
Voronezh Oblast, Russia, reports a record low in tuberculosis cases—430 in the past year compared to 530 in 2023—due to a comprehensive program involving BCG vaccination, screenings of over two million people, treatment adherence, public education, and improved living conditions.
Voronezh Oblast Achieves Record Low in Tuberculosis Cases
Voronezh Oblast, Russia, reports a record low in tuberculosis cases—430 in the past year compared to 530 in 2023—due to a comprehensive program involving BCG vaccination, screenings of over two million people, treatment adherence, public education, and improved living conditions.
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28% Bias Score
Diverging Trends in Colorectal Cancer: Rising Incidence in Young Adults, Decreasing Mortality Overall
New research reveals rising colorectal cancer incidence in young adults (under 50) across many countries, while overall mortality rates are declining due to improved treatments and screening, particularly for those over 70, with mortality rates falling by 4.8% in men and 9.5% in women.
Diverging Trends in Colorectal Cancer: Rising Incidence in Young Adults, Decreasing Mortality Overall
New research reveals rising colorectal cancer incidence in young adults (under 50) across many countries, while overall mortality rates are declining due to improved treatments and screening, particularly for those over 70, with mortality rates falling by 4.8% in men and 9.5% in women.
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44% Bias Score
Tattoos Linked to Significantly Increased Skin Cancer and Lymphoma Risk
A study of over 2,000 twins found that people with tattoos had a significantly increased risk of skin cancer (up to 137% for large tattoos) and lymphoma (173% for large tattoos), potentially due to ink accumulating in lymph nodes and triggering chronic inflammation.
Tattoos Linked to Significantly Increased Skin Cancer and Lymphoma Risk
A study of over 2,000 twins found that people with tattoos had a significantly increased risk of skin cancer (up to 137% for large tattoos) and lymphoma (173% for large tattoos), potentially due to ink accumulating in lymph nodes and triggering chronic inflammation.
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48% Bias Score
Overprescription of Benzodiazepines: A Systemic Crisis Affecting Women
Women are prescribed benzodiazepines at nearly twice the rate of men, leading to high rates of dependence and withdrawal complications due to outdated medical practices, gender biases, and a societal preference for medication over addressing root causes of women's distress.
Overprescription of Benzodiazepines: A Systemic Crisis Affecting Women
Women are prescribed benzodiazepines at nearly twice the rate of men, leading to high rates of dependence and withdrawal complications due to outdated medical practices, gender biases, and a societal preference for medication over addressing root causes of women's distress.
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48% Bias Score
Kennedy Announces 10,000 HHS Job Cuts in Restructuring Plan
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs across federal public health agencies, including 3,500 at the FDA, 2,400 at the CDC, and 1,200 at the NIH, to streamline operations and centralize functions, despite warnings of potential delays in d...
Kennedy Announces 10,000 HHS Job Cuts in Restructuring Plan
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs across federal public health agencies, including 3,500 at the FDA, 2,400 at the CDC, and 1,200 at the NIH, to streamline operations and centralize functions, despite warnings of potential delays in d...
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44% Bias Score
Michigan Resident Dies from Rabies Contracted Through Organ Transplant
A Michigan resident died of rabies in January 2025 after receiving an infected organ transplant in Ohio in December 2024; health officials say there's no public health risk.
Michigan Resident Dies from Rabies Contracted Through Organ Transplant
A Michigan resident died of rabies in January 2025 after receiving an infected organ transplant in Ohio in December 2024; health officials say there's no public health risk.
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44% Bias Score
Tuberculosis Cases Surge 54% in Greece in 2023
Greece saw a 54% rise in tuberculosis cases in 2023 (493 vs. 320 in 2022), exceeding the rate of 2014, impacting mainly young immigrants and older Greeks, prompting calls for improved detection and prevention.
Tuberculosis Cases Surge 54% in Greece in 2023
Greece saw a 54% rise in tuberculosis cases in 2023 (493 vs. 320 in 2022), exceeding the rate of 2014, impacting mainly young immigrants and older Greeks, prompting calls for improved detection and prevention.
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24% Bias Score
Rabies Death Highlights Need for Organ Donor Screening Changes
A Michigan resident died of rabies in January 2025 after receiving an organ transplant in Ohio in December 2024; health officials confirmed the transmission occurred via the transplanted organ, and while organ donors are screened for various diseases, rabies testing is not standard.
Rabies Death Highlights Need for Organ Donor Screening Changes
A Michigan resident died of rabies in January 2025 after receiving an organ transplant in Ohio in December 2024; health officials confirmed the transmission occurred via the transplanted organ, and while organ donors are screened for various diseases, rabies testing is not standard.
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48% Bias Score
Michigan Resident Dies of Rabies After Organ Transplant
A Michigan resident died of rabies contracted through an organ transplant in December 2024 at a hospital in Ohio; health officials confirmed the diagnosis and stated there is no public health threat, providing post-exposure care to those potentially exposed.
Michigan Resident Dies of Rabies After Organ Transplant
A Michigan resident died of rabies contracted through an organ transplant in December 2024 at a hospital in Ohio; health officials confirmed the diagnosis and stated there is no public health threat, providing post-exposure care to those potentially exposed.
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32% Bias Score
Longitudinal Study Links Middle-Age Diet to Healthy Aging
A 30-year study of over 100,000 Americans found that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is associated with better physical and mental health at age 70, while high consumption of processed foods is linked to poorer outcomes; only 9.3% of participants achieved healthy aging.
Longitudinal Study Links Middle-Age Diet to Healthy Aging
A 30-year study of over 100,000 Americans found that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is associated with better physical and mental health at age 70, while high consumption of processed foods is linked to poorer outcomes; only 9.3% of participants achieved healthy aging.
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32% Bias Score
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