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FDA Limits Future COVID-19 Vaccine Access to Older Adults and Those with Underlying Conditions
The FDA announced it will restrict future COVID-19 vaccine access to people over 65 or with underlying health conditions, citing lack of benefit for healthy individuals and the cost of large trials; this affects an estimated 230 million Americans, aligning with policies in other countries.
FDA Limits Future COVID-19 Vaccine Access to Older Adults and Those with Underlying Conditions
The FDA announced it will restrict future COVID-19 vaccine access to people over 65 or with underlying health conditions, citing lack of benefit for healthy individuals and the cost of large trials; this affects an estimated 230 million Americans, aligning with policies in other countries.
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44% Bias Score
Beijing Surgeons Provide Free Limb-Correction Surgeries to 28 Children in Xizang
Twenty-eight children in Chamdo city, Xizang, received free corrective surgeries for limb deformities during the May 1 holiday, part of an eight-year initiative by Beijing hospitals and the Beijing Joint Care Foundation that has treated nearly 300 children, addressing issues linked to local diet and...
Beijing Surgeons Provide Free Limb-Correction Surgeries to 28 Children in Xizang
Twenty-eight children in Chamdo city, Xizang, received free corrective surgeries for limb deformities during the May 1 holiday, part of an eight-year initiative by Beijing hospitals and the Beijing Joint Care Foundation that has treated nearly 300 children, addressing issues linked to local diet and...
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36% Bias Score
High Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Underestimated in Germany
A Robert Koch Institute study reveals that nearly 20% of German adults aged 35-69 have a high or increased risk of their first heart attack or stroke within a decade; however, half of those at risk believe their risk is low or nonexistent.
High Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Underestimated in Germany
A Robert Koch Institute study reveals that nearly 20% of German adults aged 35-69 have a high or increased risk of their first heart attack or stroke within a decade; however, half of those at risk believe their risk is low or nonexistent.
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44% Bias Score
WHO adopts pandemic treaty to prevent repeat of COVID-19 chaos
The WHO adopted a pandemic treaty in Geneva to improve global preparedness for future health emergencies, addressing failures from the COVID-19 pandemic such as unequal access to vaccines and protective equipment that led to an estimated 36 million deaths.
WHO adopts pandemic treaty to prevent repeat of COVID-19 chaos
The WHO adopted a pandemic treaty in Geneva to improve global preparedness for future health emergencies, addressing failures from the COVID-19 pandemic such as unequal access to vaccines and protective equipment that led to an estimated 36 million deaths.
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32% Bias Score
WHO Approves Global Pandemic Treaty
The World Health Organization's (WHO) member states adopted a new global pandemic accord in Geneva, aiming to enhance international cooperation and equitable access to medical resources during future health crises, emphasizing data sharing and strengthened health systems; however, full implementatio...
WHO Approves Global Pandemic Treaty
The World Health Organization's (WHO) member states adopted a new global pandemic accord in Geneva, aiming to enhance international cooperation and equitable access to medical resources during future health crises, emphasizing data sharing and strengthened health systems; however, full implementatio...
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48% Bias Score
WHO Approves Landmark Pandemic Treaty Despite Objections from Several Countries
On Tuesday, WHO member states approved a landmark treaty to improve global pandemic preparedness and response, despite abstentions from several countries; negotiations on some points will continue for the next year, with the treaty entering into force once 60 countries ratify it.
WHO Approves Landmark Pandemic Treaty Despite Objections from Several Countries
On Tuesday, WHO member states approved a landmark treaty to improve global pandemic preparedness and response, despite abstentions from several countries; negotiations on some points will continue for the next year, with the treaty entering into force once 60 countries ratify it.
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40% Bias Score
West Nile Virus Detected in UK Mosquitoes
West Nile virus has been detected for the first time in UK mosquitoes in Aedes vexans specimens collected near Retford, Nottinghamshire in July 2023; no human cases of local transmission have been reported, and the risk to the public is considered very low by the UKHSA, but this finding is linked to...
West Nile Virus Detected in UK Mosquitoes
West Nile virus has been detected for the first time in UK mosquitoes in Aedes vexans specimens collected near Retford, Nottinghamshire in July 2023; no human cases of local transmission have been reported, and the risk to the public is considered very low by the UKHSA, but this finding is linked to...
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40% Bias Score
Slight Global Uptick in COVID-19 Cases; Experts Recommend Preventative Measures
A Chinese CDC researcher reports a slight global uptick in COVID-19 cases, with China's positivity rate rising from 6.5% to 16.5% between March and May; experts advise preventative measures, particularly for vulnerable groups, and predict the current wave to peak by late June.
Slight Global Uptick in COVID-19 Cases; Experts Recommend Preventative Measures
A Chinese CDC researcher reports a slight global uptick in COVID-19 cases, with China's positivity rate rising from 6.5% to 16.5% between March and May; experts advise preventative measures, particularly for vulnerable groups, and predict the current wave to peak by late June.
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20% Bias Score
High Cardiovascular Risk Underestimated in Germany
A Robert Koch Institute study reveals that nearly 20% of German adults (35-69) have a high or elevated risk of a first heart attack or stroke within 10 years, but half underestimate their risk, based on data from 3270 telephone interviews conducted between June 2022 and January 2023.
High Cardiovascular Risk Underestimated in Germany
A Robert Koch Institute study reveals that nearly 20% of German adults (35-69) have a high or elevated risk of a first heart attack or stroke within 10 years, but half underestimate their risk, based on data from 3270 telephone interviews conducted between June 2022 and January 2023.
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28% Bias Score
WHO Adopts Pandemic Accord to Strengthen Global Health Security
The World Health Assembly today adopted the Pandemic Accord, a three-year-in-the-making agreement aiming to strengthen international collaboration and learn from the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare for future outbreaks. The accord emphasizes voluntary cooperation between nations and pharmaceutic...
WHO Adopts Pandemic Accord to Strengthen Global Health Security
The World Health Assembly today adopted the Pandemic Accord, a three-year-in-the-making agreement aiming to strengthen international collaboration and learn from the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare for future outbreaks. The accord emphasizes voluntary cooperation between nations and pharmaceutic...
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52% Bias Score
WHO Adopts Landmark Pandemic Agreement Amidst Budget Crisis
The World Health Assembly adopted a landmark agreement on pandemic prevention and response on May 20th, aiming for earlier global coordination and equitable access to healthcare, despite a significant budget deficit caused by US withdrawal and funding cuts.
WHO Adopts Landmark Pandemic Agreement Amidst Budget Crisis
The World Health Assembly adopted a landmark agreement on pandemic prevention and response on May 20th, aiming for earlier global coordination and equitable access to healthcare, despite a significant budget deficit caused by US withdrawal and funding cuts.
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24% Bias Score
UK Mortality Rate Worsens Among Under-50s, Exceeding Other Wealthy Nations
A study reveals the UK's mortality rate among under-50s is worsening compared to other wealthy nations due to rising deaths from drug poisonings, injuries, and suicides, with drug-related deaths in 2019 three times higher than the median of 21 other countries.
UK Mortality Rate Worsens Among Under-50s, Exceeding Other Wealthy Nations
A study reveals the UK's mortality rate among under-50s is worsening compared to other wealthy nations due to rising deaths from drug poisonings, injuries, and suicides, with drug-related deaths in 2019 three times higher than the median of 21 other countries.
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68% Bias Score
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