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Coca-Cola Stops Sales in Mexican Primary Schools to Support National Health Initiative
The Mexican Coca-Cola company will cease selling its products in primary schools starting March 29th, supporting the government's "Healthy Life, Happy Life" program aimed at improving the health of over 11 million students by addressing issues like obesity and malnutrition.
Coca-Cola Stops Sales in Mexican Primary Schools to Support National Health Initiative
The Mexican Coca-Cola company will cease selling its products in primary schools starting March 29th, supporting the government's "Healthy Life, Happy Life" program aimed at improving the health of over 11 million students by addressing issues like obesity and malnutrition.
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Measles Cases Surge to Highest Level Since 2019
The U.S. has seen 308 measles cases in 2024, mostly from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, exceeding 2023's total and marking the highest since 2019's record 1,274 cases, with at least two deaths reported, highlighting global concerns over declining vaccination rates.
U.S. Measles Cases Surge to Highest Level Since 2019
The U.S. has seen 308 measles cases in 2024, mostly from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, exceeding 2023's total and marking the highest since 2019's record 1,274 cases, with at least two deaths reported, highlighting global concerns over declining vaccination rates.
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36% Bias Score
Mexico's Healthcare Crisis: Resurgence of Preventable Diseases
Mexico faces a dual epidemiological alert for measles and pertussis due to a weakened healthcare system resulting from budget cuts, the closure of Seguro Popular, and a lack of public notification about vaccinations, leaving the country unprepared for future health emergencies.
Mexico's Healthcare Crisis: Resurgence of Preventable Diseases
Mexico faces a dual epidemiological alert for measles and pertussis due to a weakened healthcare system resulting from budget cuts, the closure of Seguro Popular, and a lack of public notification about vaccinations, leaving the country unprepared for future health emergencies.
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52% Bias Score
Addiction's Devastating Impact: 50 Million Americans Affected
Nearly 50 million Americans over age 12 have substance use disorders, encompassing alcohol, drugs, gambling, shopping, and gaming; the financial and emotional consequences are devastating, yet effective treatments exist including inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient counseling, and peer support.
Addiction's Devastating Impact: 50 Million Americans Affected
Nearly 50 million Americans over age 12 have substance use disorders, encompassing alcohol, drugs, gambling, shopping, and gaming; the financial and emotional consequences are devastating, yet effective treatments exist including inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient counseling, and peer support.
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44% Bias Score
FDA Recommends Trivalent Flu Vaccine for 2025-26 Season, Bypassing Advisory Committee
The FDA recommended a trivalent influenza vaccine for the 2025-26 season, bypassing its advisory committee after a February cancellation, citing global surveillance data and prioritizing timely vaccine availability; this follows the worst US flu season in over a decade.
FDA Recommends Trivalent Flu Vaccine for 2025-26 Season, Bypassing Advisory Committee
The FDA recommended a trivalent influenza vaccine for the 2025-26 season, bypassing its advisory committee after a February cancellation, citing global surveillance data and prioritizing timely vaccine availability; this follows the worst US flu season in over a decade.
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24% Bias Score
Suspected Tropical Disease Case Triggers Heemskerk Lockdown
Several streets in Heemskerk, Netherlands were closed after a 37-year-old man who had recently been in West Africa showed symptoms of a possible infectious tropical disease; he was taken to the LUMC hospital, and five contacts are being monitored.
Suspected Tropical Disease Case Triggers Heemskerk Lockdown
Several streets in Heemskerk, Netherlands were closed after a 37-year-old man who had recently been in West Africa showed symptoms of a possible infectious tropical disease; he was taken to the LUMC hospital, and five contacts are being monitored.
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40% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak in US Linked to Vaccine Hesitancy and Misinformation
Over 250 measles cases have been reported across the US in 2024, with two deaths in Texas and New Mexico, fueled by low vaccination rates and the promotion of unproven treatments by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite the measles vaccine being safe and effective.
Measles Outbreak in US Linked to Vaccine Hesitancy and Misinformation
Over 250 measles cases have been reported across the US in 2024, with two deaths in Texas and New Mexico, fueled by low vaccination rates and the promotion of unproven treatments by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite the measles vaccine being safe and effective.
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52% Bias Score
Social Media Health Misinformation: 85% of Posts Contain Misleading or Harmful Advice
A JAMA Network Open study found that 85% of health-related social media posts by influencers (with 200 million followers) contain misleading or harmful medical advice, often driven by financial incentives and lacking scientific evidence; this highlights the urgent need for stricter regulation.
Social Media Health Misinformation: 85% of Posts Contain Misleading or Harmful Advice
A JAMA Network Open study found that 85% of health-related social media posts by influencers (with 200 million followers) contain misleading or harmful medical advice, often driven by financial incentives and lacking scientific evidence; this highlights the urgent need for stricter regulation.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's CDC Nominee Fails Senate Confirmation
President Trump's nominee for CDC director, Dr. Dave Weldon, failed Senate confirmation today due to his controversial views on vaccine safety, leaving the CDC without a confirmed leader amidst various infectious disease outbreaks and internal turmoil.
Trump's CDC Nominee Fails Senate Confirmation
President Trump's nominee for CDC director, Dr. Dave Weldon, failed Senate confirmation today due to his controversial views on vaccine safety, leaving the CDC without a confirmed leader amidst various infectious disease outbreaks and internal turmoil.
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40% Bias Score
China Expands Weight Management Clinics to Combat Rising Obesity
A weight management clinic at Jincheng People's Hospital in Shanxi province, China, has expanded to combat the nation's rising obesity rates, offering personalized plans and integrating various medical fields to address individual patient needs.
China Expands Weight Management Clinics to Combat Rising Obesity
A weight management clinic at Jincheng People's Hospital in Shanxi province, China, has expanded to combat the nation's rising obesity rates, offering personalized plans and integrating various medical fields to address individual patient needs.
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36% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak in Ontario Surpasses Decade's Total
Ontario is experiencing a significant measles outbreak with nearly 200 cases in two weeks, mainly affecting unvaccinated children in Southwestern Ontario; this surpasses the number of cases reported in the previous decade.
Measles Outbreak in Ontario Surpasses Decade's Total
Ontario is experiencing a significant measles outbreak with nearly 200 cases in two weeks, mainly affecting unvaccinated children in Southwestern Ontario; this surpasses the number of cases reported in the previous decade.
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48% Bias Score
France Implements Stricter Nutri-Score System Despite Industry Concerns
The French government finalized the implementation of a new, stricter Nutri-Score system despite initial opposition, aiming to combat obesity and related diseases, giving food companies two years to adapt.
France Implements Stricter Nutri-Score System Despite Industry Concerns
The French government finalized the implementation of a new, stricter Nutri-Score system despite initial opposition, aiming to combat obesity and related diseases, giving food companies two years to adapt.
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44% Bias Score
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