U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Alcohol Warning Labels Due to Cancer Risk
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy advocates for alcohol warning labels, citing evidence linking alcohol consumption to seven types of cancer, resulting in an estimated 100,000 annual U.S. cancer cases and 20,000 deaths, with similar impact globally, and calls for Congressional approval for changes t...
U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Alcohol Warning Labels Due to Cancer Risk
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy advocates for alcohol warning labels, citing evidence linking alcohol consumption to seven types of cancer, resulting in an estimated 100,000 annual U.S. cancer cases and 20,000 deaths, with similar impact globally, and calls for Congressional approval for changes t...
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44% Bias Score
US Allocates $306 Million to Combat Avian Flu Amidst Pandemic Concerns
The US will spend $306 million to combat the H5N1 avian flu, addressing concerns of a potential pandemic despite currently low human infection rates, amidst criticism of insufficient past responses and worries about the incoming administration's approach to pandemic preparedness.
US Allocates $306 Million to Combat Avian Flu Amidst Pandemic Concerns
The US will spend $306 million to combat the H5N1 avian flu, addressing concerns of a potential pandemic despite currently low human infection rates, amidst criticism of insufficient past responses and worries about the incoming administration's approach to pandemic preparedness.
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40% Bias Score
Mutated Bird Flu Virus Causes Severe Illness in Canadian Teen
A 13-year-old girl in British Columbia was hospitalized with a mutated avian influenza virus, marking Canada's first reported human infection of H5N1 and highlighting the virus's potential for severe illness and mutation.
Mutated Bird Flu Virus Causes Severe Illness in Canadian Teen
A 13-year-old girl in British Columbia was hospitalized with a mutated avian influenza virus, marking Canada's first reported human infection of H5N1 and highlighting the virus's potential for severe illness and mutation.
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Surgeon General Urges Cancer Warnings on Alcoholic Beverages
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy advised adding cancer risk warnings to alcoholic beverages, citing alcohol as the third leading cause of cancer, prompting mixed reactions from health officials and the alcohol industry, and potentially impacting the growing Dry January movement.
Surgeon General Urges Cancer Warnings on Alcoholic Beverages
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy advised adding cancer risk warnings to alcoholic beverages, citing alcohol as the third leading cause of cancer, prompting mixed reactions from health officials and the alcohol industry, and potentially impacting the growing Dry January movement.
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40% Bias Score
Murthy Links Alcohol to 100,000 US Cancer Cases Annually, Proposes Label Warnings
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced that alcohol is a preventable cause of 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths in the US, exceeding alcohol-related traffic fatalities; he proposed adding cancer risk warnings to alcohol labels and revising consumption limits, prompting a 4% drop in al...
Murthy Links Alcohol to 100,000 US Cancer Cases Annually, Proposes Label Warnings
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced that alcohol is a preventable cause of 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths in the US, exceeding alcohol-related traffic fatalities; he proposed adding cancer risk warnings to alcohol labels and revising consumption limits, prompting a 4% drop in al...
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52% Bias Score
US Allocates $306 Million to Combat Avian Influenza Amidst Pandemic Preparedness Concerns
The US is allocating $306 million to strengthen its avian influenza response, amid concerns about the incoming Trump administration's approach to pandemic preparedness and criticism of the Biden administration's response; 66 human cases have been detected in 2024, raising concerns about a potential ...
US Allocates $306 Million to Combat Avian Influenza Amidst Pandemic Preparedness Concerns
The US is allocating $306 million to strengthen its avian influenza response, amid concerns about the incoming Trump administration's approach to pandemic preparedness and criticism of the Biden administration's response; 66 human cases have been detected in 2024, raising concerns about a potential ...
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40% Bias Score
UK Cold Snap Exacerbates Concerns Over Winter Fuel Payment Cuts
A cold snap has gripped the UK, with temperatures plummeting to -8°C, prompting amber weather warnings for snow and ice across much of England and Wales. This has exacerbated concerns about the government's recent cuts to winter fuel payments, impacting millions of vulnerable households.
UK Cold Snap Exacerbates Concerns Over Winter Fuel Payment Cuts
A cold snap has gripped the UK, with temperatures plummeting to -8°C, prompting amber weather warnings for snow and ice across much of England and Wales. This has exacerbated concerns about the government's recent cuts to winter fuel payments, impacting millions of vulnerable households.
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Surgeon General Warns: Alcohol a Major Cancer Risk Factor Amidst Cultural Shift
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's advisory declares alcohol a preventable cause of 100,000 annual cancer cases, prompting calls for updated health warnings amidst declining alcohol consumption among younger generations and the growing 'sober curious' movement.
Surgeon General Warns: Alcohol a Major Cancer Risk Factor Amidst Cultural Shift
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's advisory declares alcohol a preventable cause of 100,000 annual cancer cases, prompting calls for updated health warnings amidst declining alcohol consumption among younger generations and the growing 'sober curious' movement.
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40% Bias Score
US Surgeon General Calls for Alcohol Cancer Warning Labels
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is urging for alcohol warning labels in the United States, citing alcohol as a leading preventable cause of cancer, responsible for about 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths. While the recommendation is not legally binding, it seeks to raise public awarene...
US Surgeon General Calls for Alcohol Cancer Warning Labels
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is urging for alcohol warning labels in the United States, citing alcohol as a leading preventable cause of cancer, responsible for about 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths. While the recommendation is not legally binding, it seeks to raise public awarene...
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40% Bias Score
Record Dengue Outbreak in Brazil: 6.65 Million Cases and 6,022 Deaths in 2024
Brazil concluded 2024 with record-high dengue cases (6.65 million) and deaths (6,022), exceeding previous years significantly; a vaccination campaign was initiated, but the limited doses only covered a small portion of the population.
Record Dengue Outbreak in Brazil: 6.65 Million Cases and 6,022 Deaths in 2024
Brazil concluded 2024 with record-high dengue cases (6.65 million) and deaths (6,022), exceeding previous years significantly; a vaccination campaign was initiated, but the limited doses only covered a small portion of the population.
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40% Bias Score
NSW Health Crisis: Nitazene Vapes Prompt Call for Broader Drug Response
Four young adults in Sydney unknowingly became addicted to nitazene, a synthetic opioid 100 times stronger than heroin, after inhaling it from vapes purchased online, prompting NSW's Chief Health Officer to urge broader drug responses beyond the planned pill testing trial.
NSW Health Crisis: Nitazene Vapes Prompt Call for Broader Drug Response
Four young adults in Sydney unknowingly became addicted to nitazene, a synthetic opioid 100 times stronger than heroin, after inhaling it from vapes purchased online, prompting NSW's Chief Health Officer to urge broader drug responses beyond the planned pill testing trial.
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36% Bias Score
UK Councils Activate Emergency Shelters Amidst Rising Homelessness and Freezing Temperatures
Amidst freezing temperatures (-8.6C recorded in Aboyne) and amber weather warnings across the UK, councils activated Severe Weather Emergency Protocols (Swep) to provide emergency shelter for rough sleepers, despite rising homelessness (9,079 in September 2024) and associated deaths (1,474 in 2023),...
UK Councils Activate Emergency Shelters Amidst Rising Homelessness and Freezing Temperatures
Amidst freezing temperatures (-8.6C recorded in Aboyne) and amber weather warnings across the UK, councils activated Severe Weather Emergency Protocols (Swep) to provide emergency shelter for rough sleepers, despite rising homelessness (9,079 in September 2024) and associated deaths (1,474 in 2023),...
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48% Bias Score