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Multi-Drug Resistant Fungus Candida auris Rapidly Spreading in U.S. Hospitals
A new study reveals a dramatic increase in Candida auris cases in U.S. hospitals since 2016, with a 580% rise in clinical cultures from 2019 to 2020, posing a severe threat to immunocompromised patients due to its multi-drug resistance and easy spread in healthcare facilities.
Multi-Drug Resistant Fungus Candida auris Rapidly Spreading in U.S. Hospitals
A new study reveals a dramatic increase in Candida auris cases in U.S. hospitals since 2016, with a 580% rise in clinical cultures from 2019 to 2020, posing a severe threat to immunocompromised patients due to its multi-drug resistance and easy spread in healthcare facilities.
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40% Bias Score
Arkansas Toddler Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba at Water Park
A 16-month-old Arkansas toddler, Michael Alexander Pollock III, died on September 4, 2023, from primary amebic meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba, contracted at a Pulaski County water park with code violations including a broken chlorinator and high pH levels.
Arkansas Toddler Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba at Water Park
A 16-month-old Arkansas toddler, Michael Alexander Pollock III, died on September 4, 2023, from primary amebic meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba, contracted at a Pulaski County water park with code violations including a broken chlorinator and high pH levels.
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36% Bias Score
Danish Healthcare System Efficiency Highlighted by Greek Immigrant's Experience
A Greek immigrant in Copenhagen details his positive experience with the Danish healthcare system, contrasting it with the situation in Greece where the Red Cross is assisting with hospital overcrowding.
Danish Healthcare System Efficiency Highlighted by Greek Immigrant's Experience
A Greek immigrant in Copenhagen details his positive experience with the Danish healthcare system, contrasting it with the situation in Greece where the Red Cross is assisting with hospital overcrowding.
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56% Bias Score
U.S. Reclaims \$11.4 Billion in COVID-19 Funds, Jeopardizing Public Health
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is reclaiming \$11.4 billion in COVID-19 grants from state and local health departments, causing widespread concern about potential job losses and the weakening of public health infrastructure across the country, despite ongoing health threats.
U.S. Reclaims \$11.4 Billion in COVID-19 Funds, Jeopardizing Public Health
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is reclaiming \$11.4 billion in COVID-19 grants from state and local health departments, causing widespread concern about potential job losses and the weakening of public health infrastructure across the country, despite ongoing health threats.
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52% Bias Score
Kennedy Announces 10,000 HHS Job Cuts in Restructuring Plan
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs across federal public health agencies, including 3,500 at the FDA, 2,400 at the CDC, and 1,200 at the NIH, to streamline operations and centralize functions, despite warnings of potential delays in d...
Kennedy Announces 10,000 HHS Job Cuts in Restructuring Plan
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs across federal public health agencies, including 3,500 at the FDA, 2,400 at the CDC, and 1,200 at the NIH, to streamline operations and centralize functions, despite warnings of potential delays in d...
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44% Bias Score
Michigan Transplant Recipient Dies from Rabies Contracted Through Donated Organ
A Michigan organ transplant recipient died from rabies contracted through the donated organ in December 2023, prompting a joint investigation by Michigan, Ohio, and the CDC, highlighting the rare risk of rabies transmission via organ donation.
Michigan Transplant Recipient Dies from Rabies Contracted Through Donated Organ
A Michigan organ transplant recipient died from rabies contracted through the donated organ in December 2023, prompting a joint investigation by Michigan, Ohio, and the CDC, highlighting the rare risk of rabies transmission via organ donation.
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44% Bias Score
PAHO Issues Yellow Fever Alert for Latin America
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an epidemiological alert for yellow fever in Latin America due to increased cases in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, linked to deforestation, climate change, and expanding mosquito populations; the alert urges vaccination and preventative measures.
PAHO Issues Yellow Fever Alert for Latin America
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an epidemiological alert for yellow fever in Latin America due to increased cases in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, linked to deforestation, climate change, and expanding mosquito populations; the alert urges vaccination and preventative measures.
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4% Bias Score
Trump Administration to Cut 20,000 HHS Jobs in Restructuring Plan
The Trump administration plans to restructure the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), cutting 20,000 jobs—a 25% reduction—by May 27 to streamline operations and improve efficiency, a move criticized by Democrats and former officials.
Trump Administration to Cut 20,000 HHS Jobs in Restructuring Plan
The Trump administration plans to restructure the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), cutting 20,000 jobs—a 25% reduction—by May 27 to streamline operations and improve efficiency, a move criticized by Democrats and former officials.
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36% Bias Score
The Hague's Vaccination Initiatives Show Limited Success Amidst Ongoing Measles Outbreaks
Measles outbreaks in The Hague prompted a municipal response involving on-site vaccinations at maternity practices and schools, resulting in a 14 percent increase in maternal pertussis vaccinations and smaller increases in other vaccines, although challenges remain with booster shots.
The Hague's Vaccination Initiatives Show Limited Success Amidst Ongoing Measles Outbreaks
Measles outbreaks in The Hague prompted a municipal response involving on-site vaccinations at maternity practices and schools, resulting in a 14 percent increase in maternal pertussis vaccinations and smaller increases in other vaccines, although challenges remain with booster shots.
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36% Bias Score
HHS Announces 10,000 Job Cuts, Major Restructuring to Combat Chronic Diseases
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced 10,000 job cuts and a major restructuring, saving $1.8 billion annually, effective May 2024, to focus on chronic disease prevention by consolidating agencies and reducing regional offices.
HHS Announces 10,000 Job Cuts, Major Restructuring to Combat Chronic Diseases
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced 10,000 job cuts and a major restructuring, saving $1.8 billion annually, effective May 2024, to focus on chronic disease prevention by consolidating agencies and reducing regional offices.
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36% Bias Score
HHS Cuts 20,000 Jobs, Restructures to Focus on Chronic Disease Prevention
The US Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday a reduction of 20,000 employees—10,000 layoffs and 10,000 voluntary departures—to save $1.8 billion annually, consolidating 28 divisions into 15 and shifting focus to chronic disease prevention, despite concerns about service impacts.
HHS Cuts 20,000 Jobs, Restructures to Focus on Chronic Disease Prevention
The US Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday a reduction of 20,000 employees—10,000 layoffs and 10,000 voluntary departures—to save $1.8 billion annually, consolidating 28 divisions into 15 and shifting focus to chronic disease prevention, despite concerns about service impacts.
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56% Bias Score
U.S. Measles Vaccination Rates Far Lower Than Reported, Raising Elimination Status Concerns
A study reveals that U.S. measles vaccination rates for young children are far lower than reported, with only 71.8% of children under 5 receiving at least one MMR dose, raising concerns about the potential loss of the country's elimination status as over 420 measles cases have already been reported ...
U.S. Measles Vaccination Rates Far Lower Than Reported, Raising Elimination Status Concerns
A study reveals that U.S. measles vaccination rates for young children are far lower than reported, with only 71.8% of children under 5 receiving at least one MMR dose, raising concerns about the potential loss of the country's elimination status as over 420 measles cases have already been reported ...
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40% Bias Score
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