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Fatal Brain-Eating Amoeba Case Reported in South Carolina
A South Carolina resident died from primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) after likely exposure to Naegleria fowleri at Lake Murray; this is the first case since 2016, highlighting the risk of warm freshwater recreational activities despite the infection's rarity.
Fatal Brain-Eating Amoeba Case Reported in South Carolina
A South Carolina resident died from primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) after likely exposure to Naegleria fowleri at Lake Murray; this is the first case since 2016, highlighting the risk of warm freshwater recreational activities despite the infection's rarity.
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40% Bias Score
Unsafe Drinking Water in US Mobile Home Parks: Systemic Failures and Consequences
A review of EPA data reveals that nearly 70% of mobile home parks with their own water systems violated safe drinking water rules in the last five years, exceeding municipal system violation rates and highlighting systemic issues of oversight and infrastructure, disproportionately affecting low-inco...
Unsafe Drinking Water in US Mobile Home Parks: Systemic Failures and Consequences
A review of EPA data reveals that nearly 70% of mobile home parks with their own water systems violated safe drinking water rules in the last five years, exceeding municipal system violation rates and highlighting systemic issues of oversight and infrastructure, disproportionately affecting low-inco...
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24% Bias Score
FDA to Ban Prescription Fluoride Supplements Amidst Rising Demand
The FDA plans to ban prescription fluoride supplements by late October, despite rising demand due to state-level bans on community water fluoridation, sparking concerns about oral health equity.
FDA to Ban Prescription Fluoride Supplements Amidst Rising Demand
The FDA plans to ban prescription fluoride supplements by late October, despite rising demand due to state-level bans on community water fluoridation, sparking concerns about oral health equity.
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32% Bias Score
Greece Faces Third Heatwave, Wildfires, and Extreme Temperatures
Greece battles its third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures soaring to 43°C, forcing work suspensions, prompting evacuations due to raging wildfires in Feneos, and closing the Acropolis; the heatwave impacts neighboring Balkan countries.
Greece Faces Third Heatwave, Wildfires, and Extreme Temperatures
Greece battles its third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures soaring to 43°C, forcing work suspensions, prompting evacuations due to raging wildfires in Feneos, and closing the Acropolis; the heatwave impacts neighboring Balkan countries.
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20% Bias Score
Greece Battles Third Heatwave, Wildfires, and Tourism Disruptions
Greece and the Balkans endure their third summer heatwave, causing work suspensions, evacuations due to wildfires in Feneos, and the temporary closure of the Acropolis in Athens, as temperatures soar to 43°C.
Greece Battles Third Heatwave, Wildfires, and Tourism Disruptions
Greece and the Balkans endure their third summer heatwave, causing work suspensions, evacuations due to wildfires in Feneos, and the temporary closure of the Acropolis in Athens, as temperatures soar to 43°C.
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32% Bias Score
Extreme Heat Warnings Issued for Eight US States
Extreme heat warnings were issued for parts of eight US states due to a heat dome causing temperatures to exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit; health officials advise against alcohol consumption to avoid dehydration and heat stroke, a condition that causes permanent disability and whose occurrence has dou...
Extreme Heat Warnings Issued for Eight US States
Extreme heat warnings were issued for parts of eight US states due to a heat dome causing temperatures to exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit; health officials advise against alcohol consumption to avoid dehydration and heat stroke, a condition that causes permanent disability and whose occurrence has dou...
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36% Bias Score
7,000 Steps Daily Linked to Reduced Risk of Cancer, Dementia, and Cardiovascular Disease
A study of 160,000 adults revealed that walking 7,000 steps daily significantly reduces risks of cancer death (37%), dementia (38%), and cardiovascular disease (25%), compared to 2,000 steps, suggesting a more attainable health goal than the 10,000 step target.
7,000 Steps Daily Linked to Reduced Risk of Cancer, Dementia, and Cardiovascular Disease
A study of 160,000 adults revealed that walking 7,000 steps daily significantly reduces risks of cancer death (37%), dementia (38%), and cardiovascular disease (25%), compared to 2,000 steps, suggesting a more attainable health goal than the 10,000 step target.
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36% Bias Score
Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Causes, Prevention, and Survival
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), where the heart abruptly stops beating, claims the lives of roughly 380,000 Americans annually, with only 10% surviving; coronary artery disease is the main cause, often leading to ventricular fibrillation, a fatal heart rhythm.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Causes, Prevention, and Survival
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), where the heart abruptly stops beating, claims the lives of roughly 380,000 Americans annually, with only 10% surviving; coronary artery disease is the main cause, often leading to ventricular fibrillation, a fatal heart rhythm.
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12% Bias Score
Chikungunya Outbreak in Guangdong: 2,934 Cases Prompt Intensive Control Measures
A Chikungunya fever outbreak in Guangdong, China, has seen 2,934 cases in Foshan's Shunde district by Tuesday, prompting intensified prevention and control measures, including environmental sanitation and mosquito control, alongside regional cooperation with Macao and Hong Kong.
Chikungunya Outbreak in Guangdong: 2,934 Cases Prompt Intensive Control Measures
A Chikungunya fever outbreak in Guangdong, China, has seen 2,934 cases in Foshan's Shunde district by Tuesday, prompting intensified prevention and control measures, including environmental sanitation and mosquito control, alongside regional cooperation with Macao and Hong Kong.
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24% Bias Score
DIY Health Tests: 60% Fail Safety Review, Prompting Calls for Stricter Regulation
Two University of Birmingham studies reveal that 60% of 30 reviewed DIY health tests (costing £1.89-£39.99) are considered "high risk" due to flaws in equipment, instructions, or result interpretation; researchers call for stricter regulation to prevent harm and misuse.
DIY Health Tests: 60% Fail Safety Review, Prompting Calls for Stricter Regulation
Two University of Birmingham studies reveal that 60% of 30 reviewed DIY health tests (costing £1.89-£39.99) are considered "high risk" due to flaws in equipment, instructions, or result interpretation; researchers call for stricter regulation to prevent harm and misuse.
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52% Bias Score
WHO: Loneliness a Global Health Crisis, Demands Community Building
The WHO reports that loneliness affects one in six globally, causing 870,000 deaths yearly, impacting youth and the elderly most severely; it urges strengthening social connections and community building as solutions.
WHO: Loneliness a Global Health Crisis, Demands Community Building
The WHO reports that loneliness affects one in six globally, causing 870,000 deaths yearly, impacting youth and the elderly most severely; it urges strengthening social connections and community building as solutions.
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20% Bias Score
FDA Weighs Ban on Fluoride Supplements Amidst Conflicting Scientific Evidence
An FDA meeting on fluoride supplements revealed conflicting views on their impact on children's microbiomes and their role in preventing tooth decay; a final decision is pending, highlighting concerns about access to oral healthcare in underserved communities.
FDA Weighs Ban on Fluoride Supplements Amidst Conflicting Scientific Evidence
An FDA meeting on fluoride supplements revealed conflicting views on their impact on children's microbiomes and their role in preventing tooth decay; a final decision is pending, highlighting concerns about access to oral healthcare in underserved communities.
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36% Bias Score
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