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Spain Increases Tobacco Prices to Curb Consumption
Spain raised tobacco prices in April 2025, affecting brands like Fortuna and Ducados, aiming to reduce consumption, with taxes representing nearly 80% of the final price, a policy supported by the World Health Organization.
Spain Increases Tobacco Prices to Curb Consumption
Spain raised tobacco prices in April 2025, affecting brands like Fortuna and Ducados, aiming to reduce consumption, with taxes representing nearly 80% of the final price, a policy supported by the World Health Organization.
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Food Samples Show High Pesticide Residue Levels, Posing Risks to Children
A Greenpeace Türkiye report analyzing 155 food samples from Istanbul markets revealed that 33% violated Turkish pesticide residue limits; 61% contained multiple pesticide residues, 43% had PFAS-containing pesticides, and 31.6% had at least one pesticide known to be carcinogenic or harmful to neurolo...
Turkish Food Samples Show High Pesticide Residue Levels, Posing Risks to Children
A Greenpeace Türkiye report analyzing 155 food samples from Istanbul markets revealed that 33% violated Turkish pesticide residue limits; 61% contained multiple pesticide residues, 43% had PFAS-containing pesticides, and 31.6% had at least one pesticide known to be carcinogenic or harmful to neurolo...
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48% Bias Score
Australian Murray River Towns Show Sevenfold Increase in Motor Neurone Disease
Unusually high rates of motor neurone disease (MND) have been discovered in towns along Australia's Murray River, prompting research into potential environmental causes like blue-green algae blooms; the lack of a national MND database hinders comprehensive investigation, leading to calls for a $12 m...
Australian Murray River Towns Show Sevenfold Increase in Motor Neurone Disease
Unusually high rates of motor neurone disease (MND) have been discovered in towns along Australia's Murray River, prompting research into potential environmental causes like blue-green algae blooms; the lack of a national MND database hinders comprehensive investigation, leading to calls for a $12 m...
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24% Bias Score
Ultra-Processed Food Linked to Significant Increase in Early Death Risk
A study across eight countries found a 3% increase in early death risk for every 10% rise in ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption; UPF is linked to up to 13.8% of premature deaths in countries like England and the US, prompting calls for tighter regulation and taxes on UPF.
Ultra-Processed Food Linked to Significant Increase in Early Death Risk
A study across eight countries found a 3% increase in early death risk for every 10% rise in ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption; UPF is linked to up to 13.8% of premature deaths in countries like England and the US, prompting calls for tighter regulation and taxes on UPF.
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48% Bias Score
Declining U.S. Vaccination Rates Could Lead to Measles Resurgence
A new study predicts a significant measles resurgence in the U.S. due to declining vaccination rates, projecting 850,000 cases, 170,000 hospitalizations, and 2,500 deaths in 25 years even at current rates; a 10% decrease could lead to 11.1 million cases.
Declining U.S. Vaccination Rates Could Lead to Measles Resurgence
A new study predicts a significant measles resurgence in the U.S. due to declining vaccination rates, projecting 850,000 cases, 170,000 hospitalizations, and 2,500 deaths in 25 years even at current rates; a 10% decrease could lead to 11.1 million cases.
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40% Bias Score
Reunion Island Chikungunya Vaccine Suspended for Seniors After Adverse Events
Due to three serious adverse events in individuals over 80 with comorbidities, France suspended the chikungunya vaccine for those over 65 on Reunion Island, shifting focus to 18-65 year olds with specific health conditions; nine deaths have been reported amidst a major outbreak.
Reunion Island Chikungunya Vaccine Suspended for Seniors After Adverse Events
Due to three serious adverse events in individuals over 80 with comorbidities, France suspended the chikungunya vaccine for those over 65 on Reunion Island, shifting focus to 18-65 year olds with specific health conditions; nine deaths have been reported amidst a major outbreak.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Administration's Public Health Cuts Result in Significant Workforce Reduction and Global Health Crisis
In his first 100 days, President Trump's administration drastically reduced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services workforce by 20,000, eliminated essential programs like the Office on Smoking and Health, and cut billions in foreign aid, resulting in significant public health consequences,...
Trump Administration's Public Health Cuts Result in Significant Workforce Reduction and Global Health Crisis
In his first 100 days, President Trump's administration drastically reduced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services workforce by 20,000, eliminated essential programs like the Office on Smoking and Health, and cut billions in foreign aid, resulting in significant public health consequences,...
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76% Bias Score
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 17,781 Premature Deaths in the UK
A study across eight countries links ultra-processed food consumption to premature deaths, with the UK reporting 17,781 potential deaths in 2018/19 (14% of premature deaths), second only to the US (55% of daily caloric intake from UPFs).
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 17,781 Premature Deaths in the UK
A study across eight countries links ultra-processed food consumption to premature deaths, with the UK reporting 17,781 potential deaths in 2018/19 (14% of premature deaths), second only to the US (55% of daily caloric intake from UPFs).
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48% Bias Score
Verbal Abuse Alters Children's Brains, Causing Lasting Mental Health Issues
A UK study reveals 41% of children experience verbal abuse, causing lasting brain damage and impacting mental health, according to experts presenting to MPs on Monday; neuroscience shows verbal abuse alters brain structures, leading to difficulties in social interactions and an increased perception ...
Verbal Abuse Alters Children's Brains, Causing Lasting Mental Health Issues
A UK study reveals 41% of children experience verbal abuse, causing lasting brain damage and impacting mental health, according to experts presenting to MPs on Monday; neuroscience shows verbal abuse alters brain structures, leading to difficulties in social interactions and an increased perception ...
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24% Bias Score
Asian Tiger Mosquito Infestation Costs German Towns €250,000 Annually
Along Germany's Upper Rhine, the Asian tiger mosquito population has exploded since 2022, forcing municipalities like Kehl to spend €250,000 annually on control, despite expanding infestation areas, making complete eradication unrealistic.
Asian Tiger Mosquito Infestation Costs German Towns €250,000 Annually
Along Germany's Upper Rhine, the Asian tiger mosquito population has exploded since 2022, forcing municipalities like Kehl to spend €250,000 annually on control, despite expanding infestation areas, making complete eradication unrealistic.
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48% Bias Score
Moderate Drinking and Obesity Double Liver Disease Risk
New research shows that even moderate alcohol consumption combined with being overweight doubles the risk of liver disease, highlighting a significant public health concern given the four-fold rise in deaths from this condition over the past two decades and the increasing number of diagnoses in thos...
Moderate Drinking and Obesity Double Liver Disease Risk
New research shows that even moderate alcohol consumption combined with being overweight doubles the risk of liver disease, highlighting a significant public health concern given the four-fold rise in deaths from this condition over the past two decades and the increasing number of diagnoses in thos...
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52% Bias Score
India's Road Safety Crisis: 172,000 Deaths in 2023
Over 172,000 people died in Indian road accidents in 2023, averaging 474 daily deaths, due to a combination of speeding, lack of safety measures, poor road design, and insufficient vehicle safety features; this costs India 3% of its annual GDP.
India's Road Safety Crisis: 172,000 Deaths in 2023
Over 172,000 people died in Indian road accidents in 2023, averaging 474 daily deaths, due to a combination of speeding, lack of safety measures, poor road design, and insufficient vehicle safety features; this costs India 3% of its annual GDP.
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32% Bias Score
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