France to End Reimbursement of Rapid Covid-19 Tests
France will stop reimbursing rapid Covid-19 tests in pharmacies after the winter epidemic season, costing patients €19.50 per test, despite concerns from pharmacists about public health consequences and a potential clash with the government's healthcare spending promises.
France to End Reimbursement of Rapid Covid-19 Tests
France will stop reimbursing rapid Covid-19 tests in pharmacies after the winter epidemic season, costing patients €19.50 per test, despite concerns from pharmacists about public health consequences and a potential clash with the government's healthcare spending promises.
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44% Bias Score
LA Wildfires Cause Hazardous Air Quality, Threatening Respiratory Health
Devastating Los Angeles wildfires destroyed 12,000 structures, creating hazardous air quality with particulate matter twenty times the WHO limit, prompting health warnings and predictions of a 5–15% rise in daily mortality.
LA Wildfires Cause Hazardous Air Quality, Threatening Respiratory Health
Devastating Los Angeles wildfires destroyed 12,000 structures, creating hazardous air quality with particulate matter twenty times the WHO limit, prompting health warnings and predictions of a 5–15% rise in daily mortality.
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16% Bias Score
Cancer Diagnoses Rising Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a sharp increase in cancer diagnoses among young women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting the need for increased awareness, early detection, and research into prevention.
Cancer Diagnoses Rising Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a sharp increase in cancer diagnoses among young women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting the need for increased awareness, early detection, and research into prevention.
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28% Bias Score
Norovirus Surge: US Records Highest Outbreaks in Over a Decade
The US is experiencing its worst norovirus outbreak in over a decade, with nearly 100 outbreaks reported in the first week of December—a 40% increase compared to the same period from 2010–2024—likely driven by a new variant and weakened immunity.
Norovirus Surge: US Records Highest Outbreaks in Over a Decade
The US is experiencing its worst norovirus outbreak in over a decade, with nearly 100 outbreaks reported in the first week of December—a 40% increase compared to the same period from 2010–2024—likely driven by a new variant and weakened immunity.
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44% Bias Score
Tanzania Marburg Outbreak: Eight Deaths, High Regional Risk
A Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania's Kagera region has resulted in nine confirmed cases and eight deaths by January 11th, raising concerns about potential regional spread due to high mortality and cross-border movement.
Tanzania Marburg Outbreak: Eight Deaths, High Regional Risk
A Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania's Kagera region has resulted in nine confirmed cases and eight deaths by January 11th, raising concerns about potential regional spread due to high mortality and cross-border movement.
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36% Bias Score
Overwhelmed Spanish Hospitals Face Seasonal Illness Surge
Spanish hospitals are overwhelmed by a surge in seasonal illnesses like influenza and norovirus, causing long wait times, overcrowding, and staff shortages, despite a lower overall infection rate than previous years; several regional governments rejected a national prevention plan that included pote...
Overwhelmed Spanish Hospitals Face Seasonal Illness Surge
Spanish hospitals are overwhelmed by a surge in seasonal illnesses like influenza and norovirus, causing long wait times, overcrowding, and staff shortages, despite a lower overall infection rate than previous years; several regional governments rejected a national prevention plan that included pote...
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32% Bias Score
FDA Proposes Drastic Nicotine Reduction in Cigarettes
The FDA proposed drastically lowering nicotine levels in cigarettes to 0.07 milligrams, aiming to curb addiction and prevent an estimated 48 million young adults from starting to smoke, potentially leading to 13 million smokers quitting within a year.
FDA Proposes Drastic Nicotine Reduction in Cigarettes
The FDA proposed drastically lowering nicotine levels in cigarettes to 0.07 milligrams, aiming to curb addiction and prevent an estimated 48 million young adults from starting to smoke, potentially leading to 13 million smokers quitting within a year.
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36% Bias Score
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Albert Heijn Blueberries
Hundreds of people may have contracted hepatitis A from frozen Albert Heijn blueberries; twelve people fell ill, two hospitalized, leading to a recall and a compensation claim. The contamination likely stemmed from poor hygiene during packaging.
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Albert Heijn Blueberries
Hundreds of people may have contracted hepatitis A from frozen Albert Heijn blueberries; twelve people fell ill, two hospitalized, leading to a recall and a compensation claim. The contamination likely stemmed from poor hygiene during packaging.
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40% Bias Score
Bowel Cancer Rates Surge Among Young Adults in England
Analysis of NHS data reveals a sharp rise in bowel cancer diagnoses among 40-44 year olds in England, increasing by 57 percent in men and 50 percent in women between 2019 and 2022, prompting a reduction in the bowel cancer screening age to 50 due to concerns about lifestyle factors.
Bowel Cancer Rates Surge Among Young Adults in England
Analysis of NHS data reveals a sharp rise in bowel cancer diagnoses among 40-44 year olds in England, increasing by 57 percent in men and 50 percent in women between 2019 and 2022, prompting a reduction in the bowel cancer screening age to 50 due to concerns about lifestyle factors.
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44% Bias Score
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Among Young Women in US, Underscoring Health Disparities
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in mortality rates between Black and White women and underscoring the need for enhanced research and tailored treatment app...
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Among Young Women in US, Underscoring Health Disparities
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in mortality rates between Black and White women and underscoring the need for enhanced research and tailored treatment app...
Progress
32% Bias Score
EU Air and Noise Pollution: 250,000 Annual Deaths, Insufficient Measures
A European Court of Auditors report reveals that air and noise pollution in the EU cause 250,000 deaths annually, with insufficient measures in place; while some cities show progress, 10 member states exceed NO2 limits, and noise pollution reduction targets are unlikely to be met.
EU Air and Noise Pollution: 250,000 Annual Deaths, Insufficient Measures
A European Court of Auditors report reveals that air and noise pollution in the EU cause 250,000 deaths annually, with insufficient measures in place; while some cities show progress, 10 member states exceed NO2 limits, and noise pollution reduction targets are unlikely to be met.
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24% Bias Score
Biden's Team Conducts National Security Transition Exercise with Trump Officials
President Biden's team hosted a two-hour White House transition exercise on Wednesday for President-elect Trump's incoming administration, simulating responses to potential terror attacks and avian flu, amid a current avian flu outbreak and recent deadly New Orleans attack.
Biden's Team Conducts National Security Transition Exercise with Trump Officials
President Biden's team hosted a two-hour White House transition exercise on Wednesday for President-elect Trump's incoming administration, simulating responses to potential terror attacks and avian flu, amid a current avian flu outbreak and recent deadly New Orleans attack.
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20% Bias Score