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UK Sees Surge in Deadly Bacteria Outbreaks Linked to Food
A report by the UK Health Security Agency reveals a surge in listeria and STEC infections in the UK in 2023 and 2024, linked to several ready-to-eat foods and causing hundreds of illnesses and several deaths, prompting calls for enhanced food safety measures.
UK Sees Surge in Deadly Bacteria Outbreaks Linked to Food
A report by the UK Health Security Agency reveals a surge in listeria and STEC infections in the UK in 2023 and 2024, linked to several ready-to-eat foods and causing hundreds of illnesses and several deaths, prompting calls for enhanced food safety measures.
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32% Bias Score
Réunion Island Launches Chikungunya Vaccination Campaign Amidst Severe Outbreak
Réunion Island launched a chikungunya vaccination campaign on April 7th, 2025, using 40,000 doses to combat the rapidly spreading virus; over 20,000 cases have been reported since the start of the year, with two deaths and 31 severe cases, prompting the activation of a hospital emergency plan.
Réunion Island Launches Chikungunya Vaccination Campaign Amidst Severe Outbreak
Réunion Island launched a chikungunya vaccination campaign on April 7th, 2025, using 40,000 doses to combat the rapidly spreading virus; over 20,000 cases have been reported since the start of the year, with two deaths and 31 severe cases, prompting the activation of a hospital emergency plan.
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36% Bias Score
Economic Slowdown Impacts Haikou's Betel Nut Industry
Haikou, Hainan's capital, sees slowing betel nut sales despite the industry employing over 2.3 million people (20% of Hainan's population) and contributing 8% to its GDP, due to economic hardship and increased competition from younger vendors amid high youth unemployment (16.9% in Feb 2024).
Economic Slowdown Impacts Haikou's Betel Nut Industry
Haikou, Hainan's capital, sees slowing betel nut sales despite the industry employing over 2.3 million people (20% of Hainan's population) and contributing 8% to its GDP, due to economic hardship and increased competition from younger vendors amid high youth unemployment (16.9% in Feb 2024).
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Second Measles Death in Texas Fuels National Outbreak
Two unvaccinated children in Texas have died from measles; this, coupled with a national surge of 607 cases across 21 states (double the number from 2022), threatens the U.S.'s measles-eliminated status.
Second Measles Death in Texas Fuels National Outbreak
Two unvaccinated children in Texas have died from measles; this, coupled with a national surge of 607 cases across 21 states (double the number from 2022), threatens the U.S.'s measles-eliminated status.
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Second Child Dies from Measles in Texas Amidst Growing Outbreak
A second child has died from measles in Texas, the first such death in the US in a decade, amidst a growing outbreak affecting nearly 500 people in Texas and spreading to other states, prompting calls for increased vaccination.
Second Child Dies from Measles in Texas Amidst Growing Outbreak
A second child has died from measles in Texas, the first such death in the US in a decade, amidst a growing outbreak affecting nearly 500 people in Texas and spreading to other states, prompting calls for increased vaccination.
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36% Bias Score
UK Launches Men's Health Strategy to Tackle Mortality Gap
The UK government is launching a men's health strategy to address the four-year shorter life expectancy of men compared to women, focusing on lifestyle factors, healthcare access, and societal barriers.
UK Launches Men's Health Strategy to Tackle Mortality Gap
The UK government is launching a men's health strategy to address the four-year shorter life expectancy of men compared to women, focusing on lifestyle factors, healthcare access, and societal barriers.
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Healthcare Model Reduces Suicides by Up to 25%
A study in JAMA Network Open reveals that Kaiser Permanente's adoption of the "Zero Suicide Model" decreased suicides and suicide attempts by up to 25% in three of four locations, preventing an estimated 165-170 attempts yearly.
Healthcare Model Reduces Suicides by Up to 25%
A study in JAMA Network Open reveals that Kaiser Permanente's adoption of the "Zero Suicide Model" decreased suicides and suicide attempts by up to 25% in three of four locations, preventing an estimated 165-170 attempts yearly.
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24% Bias Score
India Issues Heatwave Warning as Temperatures Soar
India's weather department warned of high temperatures exceeding 40°C in northern India this week, impacting infants, the elderly, and those with chronic diseases, with Delhi expected to reach 41°C on Monday, due to climate change causing earlier and longer heatwaves.
India Issues Heatwave Warning as Temperatures Soar
India's weather department warned of high temperatures exceeding 40°C in northern India this week, impacting infants, the elderly, and those with chronic diseases, with Delhi expected to reach 41°C on Monday, due to climate change causing earlier and longer heatwaves.
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Netherlands Expands Legal Cannabis Sales in Pilot Program
The Netherlands expanded a government-run program on Monday allowing 80 coffeeshops across 10 municipalities to legally sell marijuana from 10 licensed producers, addressing a long-standing legal anomaly where sales were decriminalized but cultivation remained illegal.
Netherlands Expands Legal Cannabis Sales in Pilot Program
The Netherlands expanded a government-run program on Monday allowing 80 coffeeshops across 10 municipalities to legally sell marijuana from 10 licensed producers, addressing a long-standing legal anomaly where sales were decriminalized but cultivation remained illegal.
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Second Child Dies from Measles in Texas Outbreak
An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas died from measles complications, marking the second such death in the state's outbreak which has spread to at least four states, reaching 569 cases, with 70% of cases among children and teens.
Second Child Dies from Measles in Texas Outbreak
An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas died from measles complications, marking the second such death in the state's outbreak which has spread to at least four states, reaching 569 cases, with 70% of cases among children and teens.
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52% Bias Score
Loneliness: A Global Health Crisis
Loneliness is a serious health threat, comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes daily, affecting millions globally, particularly older adults and adolescents, with initiatives underway in various countries to address the problem.
Loneliness: A Global Health Crisis
Loneliness is a serious health threat, comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes daily, affecting millions globally, particularly older adults and adolescents, with initiatives underway in various countries to address the problem.
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28% Bias Score
England to Launch Consultation on Men's Health Strategy Amidst High Premature Mortality
England will launch a consultation for its men's health strategy this month, aiming to address the significantly higher premature mortality rate among men compared to women, which is linked to lifestyle factors, lower health literacy, and societal expectations.
England to Launch Consultation on Men's Health Strategy Amidst High Premature Mortality
England will launch a consultation for its men's health strategy this month, aiming to address the significantly higher premature mortality rate among men compared to women, which is linked to lifestyle factors, lower health literacy, and societal expectations.
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40% Bias Score
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