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Weight Loss Injections Could Boost UK Economy by £4.5 Billion
Research presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Málaga estimates that providing semaglutide to eligible UK residents could boost the economy by £4.5 billion due to increased productivity among 2,660 trial participants who gained an average of 17 extra workdays annually, offsetting some of ...
Weight Loss Injections Could Boost UK Economy by £4.5 Billion
Research presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Málaga estimates that providing semaglutide to eligible UK residents could boost the economy by £4.5 billion due to increased productivity among 2,660 trial participants who gained an average of 17 extra workdays annually, offsetting some of ...
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44% Bias Score


Controversial Doctor Appointed US Surgeon General
President Trump appointed Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician lacking an active medical license and holding controversial views on vaccines and autism, as the new US Surgeon General, sparking concerns among health experts about her qualifications and potential impact on public health polic...
Controversial Doctor Appointed US Surgeon General
President Trump appointed Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician lacking an active medical license and holding controversial views on vaccines and autism, as the new US Surgeon General, sparking concerns among health experts about her qualifications and potential impact on public health polic...
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56% Bias Score


Thousands of CDC Workers Laid Off Amidst Concerns Over Public Health Preparedness
Thousands of CDC employees have been laid off since January as part of the Trump administration's effort to reduce the government workforce, raising concerns about the agency's ability to respond to public health crises and prompting weekly protests outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta.
Thousands of CDC Workers Laid Off Amidst Concerns Over Public Health Preparedness
Thousands of CDC employees have been laid off since January as part of the Trump administration's effort to reduce the government workforce, raising concerns about the agency's ability to respond to public health crises and prompting weekly protests outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta.
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56% Bias Score


Measles Outbreak in Mexico: Vaccine Hesitancy Fuels Spread
Mexico is battling its largest measles outbreak in decades, with 922 cases and one death in Chihuahua state, primarily affecting the Mennonite community due to low vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy fueled by misinformation; the outbreak has spread to other populations and poses international r...
Measles Outbreak in Mexico: Vaccine Hesitancy Fuels Spread
Mexico is battling its largest measles outbreak in decades, with 922 cases and one death in Chihuahua state, primarily affecting the Mennonite community due to low vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy fueled by misinformation; the outbreak has spread to other populations and poses international r...
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44% Bias Score


Trump Administration's Proposed Naloxone Grant Cut Could Reverse Progress in Opioid Overdose Death Reduction
The Trump administration proposed cutting a $56 million grant for naloxone training for first responders, potentially reversing progress in reducing opioid overdose deaths; this follows a broader $33.3 billion reduction to the HHS budget, potentially dismantling essential services.
Trump Administration's Proposed Naloxone Grant Cut Could Reverse Progress in Opioid Overdose Death Reduction
The Trump administration proposed cutting a $56 million grant for naloxone training for first responders, potentially reversing progress in reducing opioid overdose deaths; this follows a broader $33.3 billion reduction to the HHS budget, potentially dismantling essential services.
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44% Bias Score


Wales Faces Record Litter Crisis Amid Budget Cuts and Increased Packaging
A Keep Wales Tidy report reveals the worst street cleanliness in 17 years due to increased food packaging and budget cuts, with over 35% of urban areas exhibiting unacceptable litter levels and a 286% rise in the dirtiest streets, costing councils over £64 million.
Wales Faces Record Litter Crisis Amid Budget Cuts and Increased Packaging
A Keep Wales Tidy report reveals the worst street cleanliness in 17 years due to increased food packaging and budget cuts, with over 35% of urban areas exhibiting unacceptable litter levels and a 286% rise in the dirtiest streets, costing councils over £64 million.
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52% Bias Score

Measles Outbreak in Ontario: 1,440 Cases Since October
Ontario's measles outbreak shows nearly 200 new cases last week, totaling 1,440 since October, due to low vaccination rates (70 percent for children under 7 in 2023-24) and transmission among unvaccinated individuals, mainly in Southwestern Ontario's rural farming communities; this threatens Canada'...

Measles Outbreak in Ontario: 1,440 Cases Since October
Ontario's measles outbreak shows nearly 200 new cases last week, totaling 1,440 since October, due to low vaccination rates (70 percent for children under 7 in 2023-24) and transmission among unvaccinated individuals, mainly in Southwestern Ontario's rural farming communities; this threatens Canada'...
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52% Bias Score

1,001 Measles Cases in U.S. in 2024: Second Highest in 25 Years
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 1,001 confirmed measles cases in 2024, marking the second-highest total in 25 years, with 14 outbreaks across 31 jurisdictions and three deaths, primarily due to low vaccination rates.

1,001 Measles Cases in U.S. in 2024: Second Highest in 25 Years
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 1,001 confirmed measles cases in 2024, marking the second-highest total in 25 years, with 14 outbreaks across 31 jurisdictions and three deaths, primarily due to low vaccination rates.
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Measles Outbreak in Canada: Vaccination Rates and Anti-Vaccine Movements
Canada faces its worst measles outbreak since 1998 due to falling vaccination rates, mirroring a Texas surge linked to low COVID-19 vaccination and anti-vaccine movements.

Measles Outbreak in Canada: Vaccination Rates and Anti-Vaccine Movements
Canada faces its worst measles outbreak since 1998 due to falling vaccination rates, mirroring a Texas surge linked to low COVID-19 vaccination and anti-vaccine movements.
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44% Bias Score

PFAS Contamination in French Towns: Airport's Responsibility Questioned
High levels of PFAS, exceeding EU limits by four times, were detected in the drinking water of eleven French towns bordering Switzerland, prompting a ban for vulnerable groups and raising concerns about the EuroAirport's responsibility, given its past use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam.

PFAS Contamination in French Towns: Airport's Responsibility Questioned
High levels of PFAS, exceeding EU limits by four times, were detected in the drinking water of eleven French towns bordering Switzerland, prompting a ban for vulnerable groups and raising concerns about the EuroAirport's responsibility, given its past use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam.
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56% Bias Score

Italian Stroke Action Plan: 10% Reduction in Strokes Targeted by 2030
Italy's 2030 Stroke Action Plan aims to reduce strokes by 10% and ensure 90% of patients receive specialized care, potentially preventing 12,000 hospitalizations and improving patient outcomes through better management of hypertension and tailored rehabilitation programs.

Italian Stroke Action Plan: 10% Reduction in Strokes Targeted by 2030
Italy's 2030 Stroke Action Plan aims to reduce strokes by 10% and ensure 90% of patients receive specialized care, potentially preventing 12,000 hospitalizations and improving patient outcomes through better management of hypertension and tailored rehabilitation programs.
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36% Bias Score

Greece Toughens Penalties for Selling Alcohol and Tobacco to Minors
Greece is introducing a bill to increase penalties for selling alcohol or tobacco to minors, making the offense a misdemeanor with fines from €500-€10,000 and requiring ID checks. The legislation aims to curb underage substance abuse prompted by alarming incidents.

Greece Toughens Penalties for Selling Alcohol and Tobacco to Minors
Greece is introducing a bill to increase penalties for selling alcohol or tobacco to minors, making the offense a misdemeanor with fines from €500-€10,000 and requiring ID checks. The legislation aims to curb underage substance abuse prompted by alarming incidents.
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36% Bias Score
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