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Alcohol Consumption Significantly Increases Liver Damage Risk in Individuals with Pre-existing Conditions
A study found that drinking alcohol increases the risk of serious liver damage significantly more for people with a large belly, diabetes, or high blood pressure; researchers suggest that this is a serious concern given the high prevalence of these conditions in the US and the increased consumption ...
Alcohol Consumption Significantly Increases Liver Damage Risk in Individuals with Pre-existing Conditions
A study found that drinking alcohol increases the risk of serious liver damage significantly more for people with a large belly, diabetes, or high blood pressure; researchers suggest that this is a serious concern given the high prevalence of these conditions in the US and the increased consumption ...
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52% Bias Score
Nevada Dairy Cattle Infected with Mutated Avian Flu Variant
A new H5N1 avian flu variant (D1.1) has infected dairy cattle in Nevada, causing the state's first human infection in a dairy worker exhibiting conjunctivitis; this variant has a genetic change facilitating easier replication in mammals, although the CDC states the overall public risk remains low.
Nevada Dairy Cattle Infected with Mutated Avian Flu Variant
A new H5N1 avian flu variant (D1.1) has infected dairy cattle in Nevada, causing the state's first human infection in a dairy worker exhibiting conjunctivitis; this variant has a genetic change facilitating easier replication in mammals, although the CDC states the overall public risk remains low.
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40% Bias Score
Zimbabweans Combat Rising NCDs with Unconventional Fitness, Government Tax
In Zimbabwe, older adults are exercising in cemeteries and other unconventional spaces to combat the growing problem of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which are projected to be the leading cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030; the government has implemented a 0.5% tax on certain foods to ...
Zimbabweans Combat Rising NCDs with Unconventional Fitness, Government Tax
In Zimbabwe, older adults are exercising in cemeteries and other unconventional spaces to combat the growing problem of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which are projected to be the leading cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030; the government has implemented a 0.5% tax on certain foods to ...
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28% Bias Score
Boosting Immunity: Fact vs. Fiction
This BBC Radio 4 article explores various methods to improve immune function, analyzing the effectiveness of cold-water swimming, exercise, vitamin intake, and stress management, concluding that regular exercise and healthy habits are most impactful.
Boosting Immunity: Fact vs. Fiction
This BBC Radio 4 article explores various methods to improve immune function, analyzing the effectiveness of cold-water swimming, exercise, vitamin intake, and stress management, concluding that regular exercise and healthy habits are most impactful.
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32% Bias Score
Fentanyl Overdose Crisis: Declining Deaths Amidst Evolving Supply Chains
The US faces a fentanyl crisis, with illicit fentanyl, primarily sourced from China and trafficked through Mexico, causing a surge in overdose deaths, despite recent declines potentially due to multiple interventions.
Fentanyl Overdose Crisis: Declining Deaths Amidst Evolving Supply Chains
The US faces a fentanyl crisis, with illicit fentanyl, primarily sourced from China and trafficked through Mexico, causing a surge in overdose deaths, despite recent declines potentially due to multiple interventions.
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24% Bias Score
Bangkok Chokes on Hazardous Air Pollution
Hazardous air pollution in Bangkok, reaching eight times the WHO PM2.5 recommendation, caused 352 school closures and prompted the use of a rainmaking plane as the government struggles to control the problem, which is partly caused by slash-and-burn farming and transboundary pollution.
Bangkok Chokes on Hazardous Air Pollution
Hazardous air pollution in Bangkok, reaching eight times the WHO PM2.5 recommendation, caused 352 school closures and prompted the use of a rainmaking plane as the government struggles to control the problem, which is partly caused by slash-and-burn farming and transboundary pollution.
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24% Bias Score
Kennedy's HHS Nomination Sparks Health and Political Debate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS secretary is sparking controversy due to his alternative health views, attracting support from wellness advocates and conservatives while facing opposition from public health experts and medical organizations.
Kennedy's HHS Nomination Sparks Health and Political Debate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS secretary is sparking controversy due to his alternative health views, attracting support from wellness advocates and conservatives while facing opposition from public health experts and medical organizations.
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60% Bias Score
Cold Water Swimming and Immune System: A Critical Analysis
BBC Radio 4 presenter James Gallagher investigated immune-boosting methods, including cold-water swimming and supplements, finding that while some approaches trigger short-term immune responses, only regular exercise and vaccination show significant, sustained benefits.
Cold Water Swimming and Immune System: A Critical Analysis
BBC Radio 4 presenter James Gallagher investigated immune-boosting methods, including cold-water swimming and supplements, finding that while some approaches trigger short-term immune responses, only regular exercise and vaccination show significant, sustained benefits.
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36% Bias Score
1957 Hong Kong Flu: A Near-Miss Pandemic
In 1957, a new influenza strain emerged in Hong Kong, prompting a rapid response by virologist Maurice Hilleman who secured and analyzed the virus, initiating large-scale vaccine production. Despite moderate public vaccination, the relatively mild outcome significantly shaped future pandemic prepare...
1957 Hong Kong Flu: A Near-Miss Pandemic
In 1957, a new influenza strain emerged in Hong Kong, prompting a rapid response by virologist Maurice Hilleman who secured and analyzed the virus, initiating large-scale vaccine production. Despite moderate public vaccination, the relatively mild outcome significantly shaped future pandemic prepare...
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36% Bias Score
Fentanyl Crisis: 22,000 Pounds Seized, Overdose Deaths Decline
The U.S. faces an ongoing fentanyl crisis, with over 22,000 pounds seized in 2024, mostly from Mexico, despite a recent 22% decline in overdose deaths; the crisis evolved from prescription opioids to heroin and now fentanyl, potentially entering a 'fourth wave'.
Fentanyl Crisis: 22,000 Pounds Seized, Overdose Deaths Decline
The U.S. faces an ongoing fentanyl crisis, with over 22,000 pounds seized in 2024, mostly from Mexico, despite a recent 22% decline in overdose deaths; the crisis evolved from prescription opioids to heroin and now fentanyl, potentially entering a 'fourth wave'.
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40% Bias Score
Ireland Reports First Case of Highly Contagious Clade 1b Mpox Virus
Ireland confirmed its first case of the more dangerous Clade 1b Mpox virus, recently identified in the DRC and spreading through central Africa, highlighting the virus's global reach and potential for further spread despite low risk to general populations; the infected patient recently returned from...
Ireland Reports First Case of Highly Contagious Clade 1b Mpox Virus
Ireland confirmed its first case of the more dangerous Clade 1b Mpox virus, recently identified in the DRC and spreading through central Africa, highlighting the virus's global reach and potential for further spread despite low risk to general populations; the infected patient recently returned from...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Administration Delays Critical Bird Flu Research
The Trump administration has interfered with the CDC's MMWR, delaying three bird flu studies, including research on cat infections and antibody testing in veterinarians; this unprecedented interference, driven by political appointees, has stalled crucial public health information amid a growing outb...
Trump Administration Delays Critical Bird Flu Research
The Trump administration has interfered with the CDC's MMWR, delaying three bird flu studies, including research on cat infections and antibody testing in veterinarians; this unprecedented interference, driven by political appointees, has stalled crucial public health information amid a growing outb...
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56% Bias Score
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