House Committee Backs COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory
A House Select Subcommittee report concluded COVID-19 likely originated from a lab accident in Wuhan, China, citing NIH funding of risky research and contradicting prevailing zoonotic theories; the report also criticized pandemic response measures but praised vaccine development.
House Committee Backs COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory
A House Select Subcommittee report concluded COVID-19 likely originated from a lab accident in Wuhan, China, citing NIH funding of risky research and contradicting prevailing zoonotic theories; the report also criticized pandemic response measures but praised vaccine development.
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60% Bias Score
Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Widespread Cucumber Recall
A salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has resulted in a recall across 35 states and parts of Canada, following recent recalls of eggs and whole cucumbers due to salmonella contamination, prompting concerns about food safety practices.
Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Widespread Cucumber Recall
A salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has resulted in a recall across 35 states and parts of Canada, following recent recalls of eggs and whole cucumbers due to salmonella contamination, prompting concerns about food safety practices.
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32% Bias Score
E. coli Outbreak Investigation Closed: McDonald's Addresses Food Safety Concerns
A U.S. government investigation into an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has concluded, determining no continued safety risk; the outbreak, starting October 22, sickened 104 people across 14 states, with one death and 34 hospitalizations, linked to recalled yellow oni...
E. coli Outbreak Investigation Closed: McDonald's Addresses Food Safety Concerns
A U.S. government investigation into an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has concluded, determining no continued safety risk; the outbreak, starting October 22, sickened 104 people across 14 states, with one death and 34 hospitalizations, linked to recalled yellow oni...
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36% Bias Score
AIDS Memorial Quilt Displayed at White House for World AIDS Day
President Biden displayed the AIDS Memorial Quilt on the White House lawn for World AIDS Day, honoring the 1.2 million Americans with HIV and the 40 million worldwide; the event highlighted government support for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
AIDS Memorial Quilt Displayed at White House for World AIDS Day
President Biden displayed the AIDS Memorial Quilt on the White House lawn for World AIDS Day, honoring the 1.2 million Americans with HIV and the 40 million worldwide; the event highlighted government support for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
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36% Bias Score
Fifth UK Mpox Clade 1b Case Raises Concerns
A fifth case of the deadly mpox clade 1b strain has been identified in Leeds, UK, raising concerns about its spread; this strain, prevalent in central Africa, has a 10% mortality rate and is linked to miscarriages, with initial symptoms including swollen glands often mistaken for common illnesses.
Fifth UK Mpox Clade 1b Case Raises Concerns
A fifth case of the deadly mpox clade 1b strain has been identified in Leeds, UK, raising concerns about its spread; this strain, prevalent in central Africa, has a 10% mortality rate and is linked to miscarriages, with initial symptoms including swollen glands often mistaken for common illnesses.
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64% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Hear Case on FDA's E-Cigarette Flavor Ban
The Supreme Court will hear a case on Monday challenging the FDA's rejection of flavored e-cigarette applications due to concerns about youth vaping; the companies argue the products help adults quit smoking.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on FDA's E-Cigarette Flavor Ban
The Supreme Court will hear a case on Monday challenging the FDA's rejection of flavored e-cigarette applications due to concerns about youth vaping; the companies argue the products help adults quit smoking.
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36% Bias Score
US to Subsidize Obesity Medications for Millions
The US will spend $35 billion over 10 years to subsidize Wegovy and Mounjaro for millions of Americans with a BMI of 30 or higher, aiming to reduce obesity-related healthcare costs.
US to Subsidize Obesity Medications for Millions
The US will spend $35 billion over 10 years to subsidize Wegovy and Mounjaro for millions of Americans with a BMI of 30 or higher, aiming to reduce obesity-related healthcare costs.
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40% Bias Score
Uganda Launches Training to Integrate Human Rights into Malaria Control
Uganda's Kamwenge District launched a two-day training to integrate human rights and gender considerations into malaria control, addressing the country's high malaria burden (third globally in cases, seventh in deaths) and incorporating the government's plan to start receiving malaria vaccines in Ap...
Uganda Launches Training to Integrate Human Rights into Malaria Control
Uganda's Kamwenge District launched a two-day training to integrate human rights and gender considerations into malaria control, addressing the country's high malaria burden (third globally in cases, seventh in deaths) and incorporating the government's plan to start receiving malaria vaccines in Ap...
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16% Bias Score
Israel Sees 11% Drop in New HIV/AIDS Cases in 2023
Israel recorded 407 new HIV/AIDS cases in 2023, an 11% decrease from 2022, with a rate of 4.1 per 100,000, lower than Western averages; this may be linked to decreased immigration; updated Health Ministry procedures led to only two perinatal transmissions.
Israel Sees 11% Drop in New HIV/AIDS Cases in 2023
Israel recorded 407 new HIV/AIDS cases in 2023, an 11% decrease from 2022, with a rate of 4.1 per 100,000, lower than Western averages; this may be linked to decreased immigration; updated Health Ministry procedures led to only two perinatal transmissions.
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24% Bias Score
Measles Resurgence in Germany: 614 Cases in 2024
Germany is experiencing a significant measles outbreak in 2024 with 614 cases, a sharp rise from 8 in 2021, despite a 2019 law mandating vaccination; factors include the COVID-19 pandemic, immigration, and growing vaccine skepticism.
Measles Resurgence in Germany: 614 Cases in 2024
Germany is experiencing a significant measles outbreak in 2024 with 614 cases, a sharp rise from 8 in 2021, despite a 2019 law mandating vaccination; factors include the COVID-19 pandemic, immigration, and growing vaccine skepticism.
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40% Bias Score
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads to Mammals, Raising Pandemic Concerns
The H5N1 bird flu, initially impacting birds, has spread to dairy cattle and pigs, raising concerns about potential human transmission and mirroring previous pandemic failures. Although the current public health risk is low, insufficient preparedness and past mistakes put the US at risk.
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads to Mammals, Raising Pandemic Concerns
The H5N1 bird flu, initially impacting birds, has spread to dairy cattle and pigs, raising concerns about potential human transmission and mirroring previous pandemic failures. Although the current public health risk is low, insufficient preparedness and past mistakes put the US at risk.
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56% Bias Score
Nigeria's 65th National Council on Health Prioritizes Universal Health Coverage
The 65th Nigerian National Council on Health, held November 21-25, 2024 in Maiduguri, focused on accelerating Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, with 1,150 delegates addressing health workforce development, community engagement, and digital health innovations, and Borno State committing to rai...
Nigeria's 65th National Council on Health Prioritizes Universal Health Coverage
The 65th Nigerian National Council on Health, held November 21-25, 2024 in Maiduguri, focused on accelerating Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, with 1,150 delegates addressing health workforce development, community engagement, and digital health innovations, and Borno State committing to rai...
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28% Bias Score