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Antibiotic-Resistant MRSA Strain Spreads Across Europe
A new strain of fusidic acid-resistant MRSA, initially detected in Germany and the Netherlands around 2014, is spreading across at least 11 European countries, causing serious infections, primarily in children, and highlighting the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotic-Resistant MRSA Strain Spreads Across Europe
A new strain of fusidic acid-resistant MRSA, initially detected in Germany and the Netherlands around 2014, is spreading across at least 11 European countries, causing serious infections, primarily in children, and highlighting the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.
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28% Bias Score
US Removes Thimerosal from All Flu Vaccines
The US Department of Health and Human Services adopted a recommendation to remove the mercury-based preservative thimerosal from all US influenza vaccines, following a 5-1 vote by a newly appointed CDC advisory committee, despite limited evidence of harm and concerns about reduced vaccine access.
US Removes Thimerosal from All Flu Vaccines
The US Department of Health and Human Services adopted a recommendation to remove the mercury-based preservative thimerosal from all US influenza vaccines, following a 5-1 vote by a newly appointed CDC advisory committee, despite limited evidence of harm and concerns about reduced vaccine access.
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52% Bias Score
UK Government Deregulates Chemicals, Prioritizing Business Interests Over Public Safety
The UK government's eight-week consultation proposes to deregulate chemicals by accepting approvals from unspecified "trusted" foreign jurisdictions, potentially lowering safety standards and transferring costs to society, despite the Labour party's previous public protection commitments.
UK Government Deregulates Chemicals, Prioritizing Business Interests Over Public Safety
The UK government's eight-week consultation proposes to deregulate chemicals by accepting approvals from unspecified "trusted" foreign jurisdictions, potentially lowering safety standards and transferring costs to society, despite the Labour party's previous public protection commitments.
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72% Bias Score
Covid-19 Cases Rise in 27 States; Updated Vaccines Coming in Fall
As of July 15th, Covid-19 cases are rising in 27 US states, driven by the NB.1.8.1 variant (43% of cases) and LP.8.1 (31% of cases), though hospitalizations remain low; updated vaccines are expected in the fall, targeting high-risk groups.
Covid-19 Cases Rise in 27 States; Updated Vaccines Coming in Fall
As of July 15th, Covid-19 cases are rising in 27 US states, driven by the NB.1.8.1 variant (43% of cases) and LP.8.1 (31% of cases), though hospitalizations remain low; updated vaccines are expected in the fall, targeting high-risk groups.
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44% Bias Score
Chikungunya Outbreak in Foshan, China: 2,658 Cases Reported
A chikungunya fever outbreak in Foshan, Guangdong, China, has infected 2,658 people since July 8th, prompting authorities to implement a response protocol involving 53 designated hospitals, 3,600 mosquito-protected beds, and PCR testing for suspected cases.
Chikungunya Outbreak in Foshan, China: 2,658 Cases Reported
A chikungunya fever outbreak in Foshan, Guangdong, China, has infected 2,658 people since July 8th, prompting authorities to implement a response protocol involving 53 designated hospitals, 3,600 mosquito-protected beds, and PCR testing for suspected cases.
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24% Bias Score
Unregulated Sperm Donation Creates Public Health Crisis in Australia
Unregulated online sperm donation in Australia poses significant risks, with a Melbourne man fathering 27 children with 15 women, highlighting the lack of oversight and potential for harm, including STIs, genetic disorders, and consanguinity.
Unregulated Sperm Donation Creates Public Health Crisis in Australia
Unregulated online sperm donation in Australia poses significant risks, with a Melbourne man fathering 27 children with 15 women, highlighting the lack of oversight and potential for harm, including STIs, genetic disorders, and consanguinity.
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60% Bias Score
Coldwater Creek Radioactive Waste Links to 44% Increased Cancer Risk in Nearby Children
A Harvard study confirms a 44% higher cancer risk for children near Missouri's Coldwater Creek (1940s-60s) due to radioactive waste from the Manhattan Project and Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, leaching contaminants into the creek via uncovered drums; the expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act n...
Coldwater Creek Radioactive Waste Links to 44% Increased Cancer Risk in Nearby Children
A Harvard study confirms a 44% higher cancer risk for children near Missouri's Coldwater Creek (1940s-60s) due to radioactive waste from the Manhattan Project and Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, leaching contaminants into the creek via uncovered drums; the expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act n...
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40% Bias Score
First US West Nile Virus Death Highlights Climate Change Impact
An older adult with underlying health conditions in Maricopa County, Arizona, died from West Nile Virus, the first such death in the US this year; 51 human cases have been reported nationwide, highlighting the increasing prevalence of the virus linked to climate change.
First US West Nile Virus Death Highlights Climate Change Impact
An older adult with underlying health conditions in Maricopa County, Arizona, died from West Nile Virus, the first such death in the US this year; 51 human cases have been reported nationwide, highlighting the increasing prevalence of the virus linked to climate change.
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40% Bias Score
Tanzania's Coast Region Distributes 971,000 Mosquito Nets in Malaria Elimination Drive
Tanzania's Coast Region launches a campaign distributing 971,000 free mosquito nets to 1,633,774 people across 108 wards starting August 15th, aiming to eliminate malaria by 2030, building on a 70% reduction in malaria-related deaths since 2016.
Tanzania's Coast Region Distributes 971,000 Mosquito Nets in Malaria Elimination Drive
Tanzania's Coast Region launches a campaign distributing 971,000 free mosquito nets to 1,633,774 people across 108 wards starting August 15th, aiming to eliminate malaria by 2030, building on a 70% reduction in malaria-related deaths since 2016.
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32% Bias Score
CHD Sues Kennedy for Failure to Establish Vaccine Safety Task Force
Children's Health Defense, founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is suing him as HHS Secretary for failing to establish a vaccine safety task force mandated by the 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, alleging no such reports to Congress have been filed since its passage, despite a short-lived ta...
CHD Sues Kennedy for Failure to Establish Vaccine Safety Task Force
Children's Health Defense, founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is suing him as HHS Secretary for failing to establish a vaccine safety task force mandated by the 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, alleging no such reports to Congress have been filed since its passage, despite a short-lived ta...
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56% Bias Score
Metaverse Becomes New Battleground for Tobacco and Alcohol Marketing
A new report reveals how tobacco and alcohol companies are using virtual spaces like the metaverse to market to young people, bypassing regulations and normalizing harmful products, raising concerns about the long-term public health implications.
Metaverse Becomes New Battleground for Tobacco and Alcohol Marketing
A new report reveals how tobacco and alcohol companies are using virtual spaces like the metaverse to market to young people, bypassing regulations and normalizing harmful products, raising concerns about the long-term public health implications.
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24% Bias Score
Arsenic Release After Break-in at German Metal Company
A break-in at a high-purity metal company in Osterwieck, Germany, resulted in the release of an unknown amount of arsenic, prompting a large-scale emergency response involving approximately 150 personnel by midday. Nine sites of arsenic powder and granules were found near the facility, which produce...
Arsenic Release After Break-in at German Metal Company
A break-in at a high-purity metal company in Osterwieck, Germany, resulted in the release of an unknown amount of arsenic, prompting a large-scale emergency response involving approximately 150 personnel by midday. Nine sites of arsenic powder and granules were found near the facility, which produce...
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24% Bias Score
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