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Texas Measles Outbreak Exposes Healthcare Disparities
Texas is battling a major measles outbreak, with 198 of 222 national cases concentrated in the state's largely rural west, where 25% of counties lack hospitals, low vaccination rates fuel the crisis, and misinformation further complicates the response.
Texas Measles Outbreak Exposes Healthcare Disparities
Texas is battling a major measles outbreak, with 198 of 222 national cases concentrated in the state's largely rural west, where 25% of counties lack hospitals, low vaccination rates fuel the crisis, and misinformation further complicates the response.
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44% Bias Score
Limited Access to Weight Loss Drugs on Scotland's NHS
Currently, in Scotland, only NHS patients with a BMI over 38 and at least one weight-related health condition can access weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy due to cost and the scale of obesity; however, private prescriptions are readily available, exceeding one million individuals.
Limited Access to Weight Loss Drugs on Scotland's NHS
Currently, in Scotland, only NHS patients with a BMI over 38 and at least one weight-related health condition can access weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy due to cost and the scale of obesity; however, private prescriptions are readily available, exceeding one million individuals.
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36% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak at Dulles Airport Spurs Urgent Contact Tracing
A confirmed measles case at Washington Dulles International Airport on March 5th, between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., is prompting health officials to trace contacts among passengers and airport personnel. Simultaneous outbreaks in Texas and Florida, including fatalities, underscore the urgent need for vacci...
Measles Outbreak at Dulles Airport Spurs Urgent Contact Tracing
A confirmed measles case at Washington Dulles International Airport on March 5th, between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., is prompting health officials to trace contacts among passengers and airport personnel. Simultaneous outbreaks in Texas and Florida, including fatalities, underscore the urgent need for vacci...
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48% Bias Score
Daylight Saving Time's Negative Impact on Public Health
The first Monday after daylight saving time shows a marked increase in car accidents, strokes, heart attacks, drug overdoses, suicides, and migraines, highlighting the negative impact of this time change on public health and safety.
Daylight Saving Time's Negative Impact on Public Health
The first Monday after daylight saving time shows a marked increase in car accidents, strokes, heart attacks, drug overdoses, suicides, and migraines, highlighting the negative impact of this time change on public health and safety.
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44% Bias Score
COVID-19 Response Backlash Threatens Future Pandemic Preparedness
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, a narrative blaming the response rather than the virus is gaining mainstream traction, undermining public health preparedness and threatening future pandemic response due to decreased funding and trust in science.
COVID-19 Response Backlash Threatens Future Pandemic Preparedness
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, a narrative blaming the response rather than the virus is gaining mainstream traction, undermining public health preparedness and threatening future pandemic response due to decreased funding and trust in science.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey's Alcohol Tax Policy Leads to 160 Deaths
High taxes on alcohol in Turkey have led to at least 160 deaths from methanol poisoning in 2024, prompting calls for tax reduction and increased controls on illegal alcohol production; the government is accused of using taxes to discourage alcohol consumption.
Turkey's Alcohol Tax Policy Leads to 160 Deaths
High taxes on alcohol in Turkey have led to at least 160 deaths from methanol poisoning in 2024, prompting calls for tax reduction and increased controls on illegal alcohol production; the government is accused of using taxes to discourage alcohol consumption.
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52% Bias Score
2009 CDC Conflict of Interest Report: Kennedy's Claims Examined
A 2009 Office of Inspector General report found 97% of CDC advisory committee members had errors or omissions in their financial disclosure forms; however, further investigation revealed that only 3% voted on issues where they should have recused themselves, raising questions about the accuracy and ...
2009 CDC Conflict of Interest Report: Kennedy's Claims Examined
A 2009 Office of Inspector General report found 97% of CDC advisory committee members had errors or omissions in their financial disclosure forms; however, further investigation revealed that only 3% voted on issues where they should have recused themselves, raising questions about the accuracy and ...
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40% Bias Score
Kennedy Meets Food Industry Leaders to Discuss Food Safety and Transparency
On Monday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with food industry leaders, including Kraft Heinz and PepsiCo, to discuss his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda focused on improving food safety and transparency, prompting discussions about removing toxins from the food supply and increasing tran...
Kennedy Meets Food Industry Leaders to Discuss Food Safety and Transparency
On Monday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with food industry leaders, including Kraft Heinz and PepsiCo, to discuss his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda focused on improving food safety and transparency, prompting discussions about removing toxins from the food supply and increasing tran...
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Decline Significantly
Fatal fentanyl overdoses in the U.S. have dropped 24% from peak levels nationwide, with all 50 states showing improvement, resulting in an estimated 25,000 fewer annual deaths; however, severe addiction and chronic illness persist.
U.S. Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Decline Significantly
Fatal fentanyl overdoses in the U.S. have dropped 24% from peak levels nationwide, with all 50 states showing improvement, resulting in an estimated 25,000 fewer annual deaths; however, severe addiction and chronic illness persist.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Proposes New Expert Council to Improve Healthcare Crisis Response
The German expert council on health and resilience recommends a new interdisciplinary coordinating body for scientific policy advice in healthcare, aiming to improve crisis preparedness and address the shortcomings observed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Germany Proposes New Expert Council to Improve Healthcare Crisis Response
The German expert council on health and resilience recommends a new interdisciplinary coordinating body for scientific policy advice in healthcare, aiming to improve crisis preparedness and address the shortcomings observed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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36% Bias Score
Scotland's Drug Crisis: Oban's Young Dead Highlight Systemic Failures
In Oban, Scotland, at least eight young adults died from drug-related causes in recent years, highlighting the devastating impact of Scotland's drug crisis in rural communities; families call for improved access to vital services.
Scotland's Drug Crisis: Oban's Young Dead Highlight Systemic Failures
In Oban, Scotland, at least eight young adults died from drug-related causes in recent years, highlighting the devastating impact of Scotland's drug crisis in rural communities; families call for improved access to vital services.
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40% Bias Score
7% of US Adults Have Witnessed Mass Shootings: Study
A University of Colorado Boulder study found that 7% of adult Americans have been physically present at a mass shooting, with 2.18% injured, highlighting the widespread impact and urgent need for public health interventions to address gun violence.
7% of US Adults Have Witnessed Mass Shootings: Study
A University of Colorado Boulder study found that 7% of adult Americans have been physically present at a mass shooting, with 2.18% injured, highlighting the widespread impact and urgent need for public health interventions to address gun violence.
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12% Bias Score
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