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France: Parliamentary Report Calls for Drug Policy Overhaul
A French parliamentary report proposes decriminalizing simple drug use, legalizing cannabis, and prioritizing healthcare over punitive measures, contrasting with the government's current repressive stance, and drawing inspiration from other European countries' approaches.
France: Parliamentary Report Calls for Drug Policy Overhaul
A French parliamentary report proposes decriminalizing simple drug use, legalizing cannabis, and prioritizing healthcare over punitive measures, contrasting with the government's current repressive stance, and drawing inspiration from other European countries' approaches.
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52% Bias Score


Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 58 Cases Amidst Rising Vaccine Exemptions
A measles outbreak in northern Texas has surged to 58 cases in three weeks, hospitalizing 13, mostly in a close-knit, undervaccinated Mennonite community with high vaccine exemption rates; neighboring New Mexico also reports cases.
Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 58 Cases Amidst Rising Vaccine Exemptions
A measles outbreak in northern Texas has surged to 58 cases in three weeks, hospitalizing 13, mostly in a close-knit, undervaccinated Mennonite community with high vaccine exemption rates; neighboring New Mexico also reports cases.
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52% Bias Score


UK Launches Anti-Vaping Campaign Targeting Youth
A new UK government campaign using social media influencers will target under-18s to discourage vaping, following a sharp rise in youth vaping rates (20% of 11-17 year olds have tried vaping; 10% use them regularly) and concerns about long-term health impacts; a new £62m research project will invest...
UK Launches Anti-Vaping Campaign Targeting Youth
A new UK government campaign using social media influencers will target under-18s to discourage vaping, following a sharp rise in youth vaping rates (20% of 11-17 year olds have tried vaping; 10% use them regularly) and concerns about long-term health impacts; a new £62m research project will invest...
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56% Bias Score


Trump Admin's Cost Cuts Disrupt Bird Flu Response, Cause Egg Shortages
The Trump administration fired then attempted to rehire USDA officials responding to a bird flu outbreak, causing egg shortages and price increases; this is part of a broader cost-cutting effort, led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), which has faced legal challenges.
Trump Admin's Cost Cuts Disrupt Bird Flu Response, Cause Egg Shortages
The Trump administration fired then attempted to rehire USDA officials responding to a bird flu outbreak, causing egg shortages and price increases; this is part of a broader cost-cutting effort, led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), which has faced legal challenges.
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40% Bias Score


Kentucky County's Opioid Settlement Funds Used for Ice Rink Amidst Overdose Crisis
Carter County, Kentucky, spent \$15,000 of its opioid settlement funds on an ice rink, prompting criticism for neglecting more urgent addiction-related needs despite facing a drug overdose death rate 2.5 times the national average from 2018-2021.
Kentucky County's Opioid Settlement Funds Used for Ice Rink Amidst Overdose Crisis
Carter County, Kentucky, spent \$15,000 of its opioid settlement funds on an ice rink, prompting criticism for neglecting more urgent addiction-related needs despite facing a drug overdose death rate 2.5 times the national average from 2018-2021.
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60% Bias Score


Counterfeit Alcohol Kills Tourists: Identifying Methanol-Laced Drinks
Several young travelers recently died after drinking methanol-laced counterfeit alcohol in popular tourist areas; symptoms appear 12 hours later, causing organ damage or death; identifying features include a paint thinner smell, fizzy texture, oily consistency, and a brighter orange flame when lit.
Counterfeit Alcohol Kills Tourists: Identifying Methanol-Laced Drinks
Several young travelers recently died after drinking methanol-laced counterfeit alcohol in popular tourist areas; symptoms appear 12 hours later, causing organ damage or death; identifying features include a paint thinner smell, fizzy texture, oily consistency, and a brighter orange flame when lit.
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28% Bias Score

European Life Expectancy Slowdown Linked to Lifestyle Factors
A new study in The Lancet Public Health reveals a slowdown in Europe's life expectancy increase since 2011, attributed to rising obesity, inactivity, and poor diet, with the COVID-19 pandemic worsening the situation; this deceleration varies across countries, with the UK experiencing significant cha...

European Life Expectancy Slowdown Linked to Lifestyle Factors
A new study in The Lancet Public Health reveals a slowdown in Europe's life expectancy increase since 2011, attributed to rising obesity, inactivity, and poor diet, with the COVID-19 pandemic worsening the situation; this deceleration varies across countries, with the UK experiencing significant cha...
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28% Bias Score

Europe's Stagnating Life Expectancy: Lifestyle Factors and Pandemic Impact
A new study reveals that life expectancy gains in Europe have slowed significantly since 2011, primarily due to increased deaths from heart disease linked to poor lifestyle choices, with the COVID-19 pandemic further impacting longevity; this trend varied across countries.

Europe's Stagnating Life Expectancy: Lifestyle Factors and Pandemic Impact
A new study reveals that life expectancy gains in Europe have slowed significantly since 2011, primarily due to increased deaths from heart disease linked to poor lifestyle choices, with the COVID-19 pandemic further impacting longevity; this trend varied across countries.
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24% Bias Score

European Life Expectancy Stagnation and COVID-19 Impact
A new study in The Lancet Public Health reveals that while life expectancy in 20 European countries increased steadily until 2011, it slowed considerably by 2019, plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has since rebounded somewhat, highlighting the impact of lifestyle and government policies.

European Life Expectancy Stagnation and COVID-19 Impact
A new study in The Lancet Public Health reveals that while life expectancy in 20 European countries increased steadily until 2011, it slowed considerably by 2019, plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has since rebounded somewhat, highlighting the impact of lifestyle and government policies.
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32% Bias Score

Germany Sees Surge in Antibiotic Prescriptions
Germany experienced an 18.4% increase in antibiotic prescriptions in 2023, reaching 36.1 million packages—a level exceeding pre-pandemic numbers and costing €792 million, while reserve antibiotic use remains high despite a decrease in veterinary use.

Germany Sees Surge in Antibiotic Prescriptions
Germany experienced an 18.4% increase in antibiotic prescriptions in 2023, reaching 36.1 million packages—a level exceeding pre-pandemic numbers and costing €792 million, while reserve antibiotic use remains high despite a decrease in veterinary use.
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36% Bias Score

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Gap Leads to High Mortality in UK
A survey reveals that more than a third of British women lack awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms, resulting in late diagnoses and a high mortality rate; only 7% of respondents recognized telltale signs like indigestion and changes in bathroom habits, underscoring the need for improved public educa...

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Gap Leads to High Mortality in UK
A survey reveals that more than a third of British women lack awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms, resulting in late diagnoses and a high mortality rate; only 7% of respondents recognized telltale signs like indigestion and changes in bathroom habits, underscoring the need for improved public educa...
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40% Bias Score

Environmental Factors Overwhelm Genetics in Determining Healthy Aging and Mortality
A Nature Medicine study of nearly half a million UK residents reveals environmental factors are about ten times more important than genetics in healthy aging and mortality, with age, sex, and environmental factors explaining 66 percent of mortality risk.

Environmental Factors Overwhelm Genetics in Determining Healthy Aging and Mortality
A Nature Medicine study of nearly half a million UK residents reveals environmental factors are about ten times more important than genetics in healthy aging and mortality, with age, sex, and environmental factors explaining 66 percent of mortality risk.
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24% Bias Score
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