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Measles Outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico: Low Vaccination Rates Fuel 250+ Cases and Deaths
A measles outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico has infected over 250 people, resulting in at least one death and highlighting the impact of low vaccination rates, particularly within the Mennonite community and among adults in New Mexico.
Measles Outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico: Low Vaccination Rates Fuel 250+ Cases and Deaths
A measles outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico has infected over 250 people, resulting in at least one death and highlighting the impact of low vaccination rates, particularly within the Mennonite community and among adults in New Mexico.
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44% Bias Score
London Hospital Knife Amnesty Yields 87 Weapons Amidst Surge in Stabbing Victims
St. George's Hospital in Tooting, London, collected 87 sharp weapons in a six-month amnesty, responding to a doubling of knife crime victims treated at the hospital in 2023 compared to 2022; the initiative aims to improve patient and staff safety, with plans to expand to other hospitals.
London Hospital Knife Amnesty Yields 87 Weapons Amidst Surge in Stabbing Victims
St. George's Hospital in Tooting, London, collected 87 sharp weapons in a six-month amnesty, responding to a doubling of knife crime victims treated at the hospital in 2023 compared to 2022; the initiative aims to improve patient and staff safety, with plans to expand to other hospitals.
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28% Bias Score
COVID-19 Remains Endemic: Ongoing Mutation and the Importance of Vaccination
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the virus continues to mutate and spread, although its severity is lessened due to widespread immunity; however, experts warn that maintaining immunity through vaccination is crucial to prevent future outbreaks.
COVID-19 Remains Endemic: Ongoing Mutation and the Importance of Vaccination
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the virus continues to mutate and spread, although its severity is lessened due to widespread immunity; however, experts warn that maintaining immunity through vaccination is crucial to prevent future outbreaks.
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36% Bias Score
Mexico's Unpreparedness for Future Pandemics Five Years After COVID-19
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, Mexico's insufficient scientific infrastructure and limited virologists (around 200) leave it vulnerable to future health crises, as evidenced by the discrepancy in reported COVID-19 deaths (333,336 officially, 511,081 by Inegi).
Mexico's Unpreparedness for Future Pandemics Five Years After COVID-19
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, Mexico's insufficient scientific infrastructure and limited virologists (around 200) leave it vulnerable to future health crises, as evidenced by the discrepancy in reported COVID-19 deaths (333,336 officially, 511,081 by Inegi).
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36% Bias Score
Global Air Pollution Crisis: Only Seven Nations Meet WHO Standards
A 2024 report by IQAir found that only seven countries met World Health Organization air quality guidelines, with many countries exceeding limits by tenfold or more, highlighting a global health crisis and significant inequalities in clean air access.
Global Air Pollution Crisis: Only Seven Nations Meet WHO Standards
A 2024 report by IQAir found that only seven countries met World Health Organization air quality guidelines, with many countries exceeding limits by tenfold or more, highlighting a global health crisis and significant inequalities in clean air access.
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40% Bias Score
3,700 Heat-Related Deaths in France During Summer 2024
France's summer 2024 heatwave, though less intense than previous years, resulted in 3,700 heat-related deaths (2% of total fatalities), primarily affecting the elderly and those with chronic conditions; the south-east was most impacted.
3,700 Heat-Related Deaths in France During Summer 2024
France's summer 2024 heatwave, though less intense than previous years, resulted in 3,700 heat-related deaths (2% of total fatalities), primarily affecting the elderly and those with chronic conditions; the south-east was most impacted.
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32% Bias Score
Mental Health Crisis Drives Surge in UK Disability Benefits
A report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies reveals that 55% of the nearly 1 million increase in working-age adults in England and Wales claiming disability benefits since the pandemic is due to mental health issues, totaling 2.9 million claimants in 2024, while the government plans sharp cuts to d...
Mental Health Crisis Drives Surge in UK Disability Benefits
A report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies reveals that 55% of the nearly 1 million increase in working-age adults in England and Wales claiming disability benefits since the pandemic is due to mental health issues, totaling 2.9 million claimants in 2024, while the government plans sharp cuts to d...
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36% Bias Score
Slush Drinks and Glycerol: Children Under Eight at Risk
A study of 21 children who became acutely unwell after consuming slush drinks containing glycerol has prompted calls to raise the recommended age limit for consumption to eight years old, due to the risk of 'glycerol intoxication syndrome'.
Slush Drinks and Glycerol: Children Under Eight at Risk
A study of 21 children who became acutely unwell after consuming slush drinks containing glycerol has prompted calls to raise the recommended age limit for consumption to eight years old, due to the risk of 'glycerol intoxication syndrome'.
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52% Bias Score
COVID-19: Continued Mutation and the Importance of Immunity
Despite receding from public attention, COVID-19 continues to mutate, causing hundreds of weekly deaths in the U.S., primarily affecting vulnerable populations; however, widespread immunity currently prevents widespread severe illness.
COVID-19: Continued Mutation and the Importance of Immunity
Despite receding from public attention, COVID-19 continues to mutate, causing hundreds of weekly deaths in the U.S., primarily affecting vulnerable populations; however, widespread immunity currently prevents widespread severe illness.
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36% Bias Score
Birmingham Bin Strike Reaches Crisis Point Amid Vermin Fears
An indefinite bin strike in Birmingham, involving around 350 Unite union members since Tuesday, has led to overflowing rubbish, increased vermin sightings, and fears of a public health emergency, prompting an MP to demand urgent council action.
Birmingham Bin Strike Reaches Crisis Point Amid Vermin Fears
An indefinite bin strike in Birmingham, involving around 350 Unite union members since Tuesday, has led to overflowing rubbish, increased vermin sightings, and fears of a public health emergency, prompting an MP to demand urgent council action.
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40% Bias Score
Sanofi Indicted for Environmental Violations at French Plant
Sanofi faces charges in France for environmental violations at its Mourenx plant, including exceeding bromopropane emission limits between 2012 and 2018 and delayed reporting; however, a more serious charge of endangering lives was dropped, and Sanofi contests the charges, claiming no regulatory thr...
Sanofi Indicted for Environmental Violations at French Plant
Sanofi faces charges in France for environmental violations at its Mourenx plant, including exceeding bromopropane emission limits between 2012 and 2018 and delayed reporting; however, a more serious charge of endangering lives was dropped, and Sanofi contests the charges, claiming no regulatory thr...
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40% Bias Score
Air Pollution: Seven Million Premature Deaths Annually
Air pollution, primarily from burning fossil fuels, causes seven million premature deaths yearly and contributes significantly to global warming; the average monthly CO2 concentration in April 2019 was 413 ppm, sharply increased from pre-industrial levels.
Air Pollution: Seven Million Premature Deaths Annually
Air pollution, primarily from burning fossil fuels, causes seven million premature deaths yearly and contributes significantly to global warming; the average monthly CO2 concentration in April 2019 was 413 ppm, sharply increased from pre-industrial levels.
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40% Bias Score
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