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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
U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Drops in 2024
The U.S. infant mortality rate fell to 5.5 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024, down from 5.6 in the prior two years; a decrease potentially linked to new RSV vaccination measures, although further research is needed to determine other contributing factors.
U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Drops in 2024
The U.S. infant mortality rate fell to 5.5 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024, down from 5.6 in the prior two years; a decrease potentially linked to new RSV vaccination measures, although further research is needed to determine other contributing factors.
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20% 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 Spreads to Missouri After Aquarium Visit
An unvaccinated person with measles visited the St. Louis Aquarium on April 30th, potentially exposing hundreds of visitors; this follows a major Texas outbreak with 800+ cases and 2 deaths, the largest in two decades.
Measles Outbreak Spreads to Missouri After Aquarium Visit
An unvaccinated person with measles visited the St. Louis Aquarium on April 30th, potentially exposing hundreds of visitors; this follows a major Texas outbreak with 800+ cases and 2 deaths, the largest in two decades.
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40% Bias Score
High Ultra-Processed Food Intake Linked to Increased Parkinson's Disease Risk
A study of nearly 43,000 participants found that consuming 11 or more servings of ultra-processed foods daily is associated with a 2.5 times greater likelihood of experiencing multiple early-stage Parkinson's symptoms compared to those eating only three servings; the findings suggest potential preve...
High Ultra-Processed Food Intake Linked to Increased Parkinson's Disease Risk
A study of nearly 43,000 participants found that consuming 11 or more servings of ultra-processed foods daily is associated with a 2.5 times greater likelihood of experiencing multiple early-stage Parkinson's symptoms compared to those eating only three servings; the findings suggest potential preve...
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36% Bias Score
Five Critically Ill After Vaping in Netherlands
Five people were hospitalized in critical condition due to vaping in the Netherlands, four experiencing comas; 16 of 71 surveyed hospitals reported vaping-related lung damage; flavored vapes have been illegal since early 2024.
Five Critically Ill After Vaping in Netherlands
Five people were hospitalized in critical condition due to vaping in the Netherlands, four experiencing comas; 16 of 71 surveyed hospitals reported vaping-related lung damage; flavored vapes have been illegal since early 2024.
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52% 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
Amsterdam Combats Low Vaccination Rates with Community-Based Approach
Amsterdam is tackling low childhood vaccination rates through a community-focused approach, addressing practical barriers, cultural sensitivities, and misinformation to improve uptake and prevent outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles, with a particular focus on areas like Zuidoost and Nieuw...
Amsterdam Combats Low Vaccination Rates with Community-Based Approach
Amsterdam is tackling low childhood vaccination rates through a community-focused approach, addressing practical barriers, cultural sensitivities, and misinformation to improve uptake and prevent outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles, with a particular focus on areas like Zuidoost and Nieuw...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Kennedy Jr. Supporter as Surgeon General
President Trump nominated Casey Means, a health entrepreneur and supporter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health platform, as the new US Surgeon General on Wednesday, replacing Janette Nesheiwat whose nomination faced criticism over credentials and pro-vaccine stance.
Trump Appoints Kennedy Jr. Supporter as Surgeon General
President Trump nominated Casey Means, a health entrepreneur and supporter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health platform, as the new US Surgeon General on Wednesday, replacing Janette Nesheiwat whose nomination faced criticism over credentials and pro-vaccine stance.
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48% Bias Score
Thousands of CDC Employees Laid Off Amidst Concerns Over Public Health Preparedness
Thousands of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees have lost their jobs since January, prompting concerns about the agency's ability to effectively respond to public health crises and leading to protests outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta.
Thousands of CDC Employees Laid Off Amidst Concerns Over Public Health Preparedness
Thousands of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees have lost their jobs since January, prompting concerns about the agency's ability to effectively respond to public health crises and leading to protests outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta.
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44% Bias Score
HHS Exempts CDC, Allowing Hiring of Disease Detectives
The Department of Health and Human Services granted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention an exemption to hire a new class of its Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, averting a potential halving of the program due to a federal hiring freeze and internal bureaucratic delays; the new clas...
HHS Exempts CDC, Allowing Hiring of Disease Detectives
The Department of Health and Human Services granted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention an exemption to hire a new class of its Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, averting a potential halving of the program due to a federal hiring freeze and internal bureaucratic delays; the new clas...
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24% Bias Score
Proposed Drug Patent Cuts Threaten Medical Innovation
Congress is considering reducing patent protection for pharmaceutical drugs to offset tax cuts, potentially hindering development of life-saving medications due to increased financial risk in research and development, impacting future medical innovation and patient care.
Proposed Drug Patent Cuts Threaten Medical Innovation
Congress is considering reducing patent protection for pharmaceutical drugs to offset tax cuts, potentially hindering development of life-saving medications due to increased financial risk in research and development, impacting future medical innovation and patient care.
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56% Bias Score
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