"Dr. Calderwood Permanently Excused from UK Covid Inquiry"
"Scotland's former chief medical officer, Dr. Catherine Calderwood, has been permanently excused from giving evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry due to health reasons, following a year's grace period and review of medical evidence."
"Dr. Calderwood Permanently Excused from UK Covid Inquiry"
"Scotland's former chief medical officer, Dr. Catherine Calderwood, has been permanently excused from giving evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry due to health reasons, following a year's grace period and review of medical evidence."
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40% Bias Score
Record Dengue Outbreak in Americas: Over 12.6 Million Cases in 2024
The Americas are experiencing a record-breaking dengue fever outbreak in 2024, with over 12.6 million cases and 7,713 deaths, exceeding previous years by 175%, primarily due to climate events, population growth, and unplanned urbanization causing inadequate sanitation.
Record Dengue Outbreak in Americas: Over 12.6 Million Cases in 2024
The Americas are experiencing a record-breaking dengue fever outbreak in 2024, with over 12.6 million cases and 7,713 deaths, exceeding previous years by 175%, primarily due to climate events, population growth, and unplanned urbanization causing inadequate sanitation.
Progress
24% Bias Score
"Record Dengue Outbreak in the Americas and Caribbean: Over 12.6 Million Cases Reported"
"A record 12.6 million suspected dengue fever cases have been reported in the Americas and the Caribbean in 2024, nearly triple the 2023 number, resulting in over 7,700 deaths, linked to climate change and poor sanitation; Brazil reports over 10 million cases."
"Record Dengue Outbreak in the Americas and Caribbean: Over 12.6 Million Cases Reported"
"A record 12.6 million suspected dengue fever cases have been reported in the Americas and the Caribbean in 2024, nearly triple the 2023 number, resulting in over 7,700 deaths, linked to climate change and poor sanitation; Brazil reports over 10 million cases."
Progress
28% Bias Score
Anticholinergic Bladder Drugs Linked to Increased Dementia Risk in UK Study
A new British study reveals a link between certain anticholinergic drugs for overactive bladders and an increased risk of dementia, affecting hundreds of thousands of patients; oxybutynin hydrochloride shows a 31% higher risk, while others show no link.
Anticholinergic Bladder Drugs Linked to Increased Dementia Risk in UK Study
A new British study reveals a link between certain anticholinergic drugs for overactive bladders and an increased risk of dementia, affecting hundreds of thousands of patients; oxybutynin hydrochloride shows a 31% higher risk, while others show no link.
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44% Bias Score
"CEO Assassination Highlights Global Healthcare Crisis"
"The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has ignited public debate, with some celebrating the alleged killer's actions due to outrage over the US and Mexico's healthcare systems, highlighting issues of affordability, access, and market concentration."
"CEO Assassination Highlights Global Healthcare Crisis"
"The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has ignited public debate, with some celebrating the alleged killer's actions due to outrage over the US and Mexico's healthcare systems, highlighting issues of affordability, access, and market concentration."
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52% Bias Score
"Increased Winter Virus Circulation Strains European Healthcare Systems"
"Respiratory virus circulation increases during winter in Europe, straining healthcare systems; while most infections are mild, severe illness is possible; current infection rates are comparable to past years but disruption from COVID-19 makes prediction difficult."
"Increased Winter Virus Circulation Strains European Healthcare Systems"
"Respiratory virus circulation increases during winter in Europe, straining healthcare systems; while most infections are mild, severe illness is possible; current infection rates are comparable to past years but disruption from COVID-19 makes prediction difficult."
Progress
24% Bias Score
Madrid's 2025 Healthcare Budget: Lowest Per Capita in Spain
The 2025 Madrid regional budget allocates €1,482 per capita to healthcare, the lowest in Spain, despite a €294 million increase; this underfunding exacerbates existing issues and widens the gap with other regions.
Madrid's 2025 Healthcare Budget: Lowest Per Capita in Spain
The 2025 Madrid regional budget allocates €1,482 per capita to healthcare, the lowest in Spain, despite a €294 million increase; this underfunding exacerbates existing issues and widens the gap with other regions.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Dengue en América: Récord de 12,6 millones de casos y más de 7.700 muertes en 2024
América ha superado los 12,6 millones de casos de dengue en 2024, el triple que en 2023, con más de 7.700 muertes; Brasil concentra el 80% de los casos, mientras que Argentina experimenta su brote más letal.
Dengue en América: Récord de 12,6 millones de casos y más de 7.700 muertes en 2024
América ha superado los 12,6 millones de casos de dengue en 2024, el triple que en 2023, con más de 7.700 muertes; Brasil concentra el 80% de los casos, mientras que Argentina experimenta su brote más letal.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Americas Face Unprecedented Dengue Epidemic, 12.6 Million Suspected Cases
The Americas face their worst dengue fever epidemic since 1980, with nearly 12.6 million suspected cases—a three-fold increase from last year—and 7,700 deaths, mostly in Brazil, linked to climate change and inadequate sanitation.
Americas Face Unprecedented Dengue Epidemic, 12.6 Million Suspected Cases
The Americas face their worst dengue fever epidemic since 1980, with nearly 12.6 million suspected cases—a three-fold increase from last year—and 7,700 deaths, mostly in Brazil, linked to climate change and inadequate sanitation.
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24% Bias Score
Five Years After COVID-19: Unanswered Questions Remain
This podcast explores the origins of COVID-19, beginning with its detection in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, and its subsequent global spread, causing widespread death and necessitating restrictions such as lockdowns and mask mandates.
Five Years After COVID-19: Unanswered Questions Remain
This podcast explores the origins of COVID-19, beginning with its detection in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, and its subsequent global spread, causing widespread death and necessitating restrictions such as lockdowns and mask mandates.
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8% Bias Score
"Netherlands Considers Nicotine Ban for Post-2012 Generation"
"The Netherlands is considering a law banning nicotine sales to anyone born after 2012, aiming to create a nicotine-free generation by 2030 to combat rising youth addiction rates fueled by flavored and smart vapes, despite potential economic challenges and enforcement difficulties."
"Netherlands Considers Nicotine Ban for Post-2012 Generation"
"The Netherlands is considering a law banning nicotine sales to anyone born after 2012, aiming to create a nicotine-free generation by 2030 to combat rising youth addiction rates fueled by flavored and smart vapes, despite potential economic challenges and enforcement difficulties."
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52% Bias Score
\"Global Malaria Cases Rise by 4% in 2023, Despite Treatment Advances\"\
\"The WHO reported 263 million malaria cases globally in 2023, a 4% increase from the previous year, with 597,000 deaths primarily in Africa; progress in treatment and prevention is hampered by insufficient funding and climate change impacts.\"
\"Global Malaria Cases Rise by 4% in 2023, Despite Treatment Advances\"\
\"The WHO reported 263 million malaria cases globally in 2023, a 4% increase from the previous year, with 597,000 deaths primarily in Africa; progress in treatment and prevention is hampered by insufficient funding and climate change impacts.\"
Progress
44% Bias Score