Dutch Pharmacies to Strike, Closing for Christmas Week
Dutch pharmacies will strike on December 23rd, 24th, and 27th, closing most public pharmacies for the entire Christmas week due to high workload, low salaries, and the unions blaming insurance companies; emergency care will remain but may require patients to seek alternative pharmacies.
Dutch Pharmacies to Strike, Closing for Christmas Week
Dutch pharmacies will strike on December 23rd, 24th, and 27th, closing most public pharmacies for the entire Christmas week due to high workload, low salaries, and the unions blaming insurance companies; emergency care will remain but may require patients to seek alternative pharmacies.
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48% Bias Score
More Steps, Less Depression: Study Links Daily Activity to Reduced Depressive Symptoms
A study published in JAMA Network Open revealed a correlation between higher daily step counts and fewer depressive symptoms among over 96,000 adults; even 7,000 steps showed positive effects, and an extra 1,000 steps reduced future depression risk by 9%.
More Steps, Less Depression: Study Links Daily Activity to Reduced Depressive Symptoms
A study published in JAMA Network Open revealed a correlation between higher daily step counts and fewer depressive symptoms among over 96,000 adults; even 7,000 steps showed positive effects, and an extra 1,000 steps reduced future depression risk by 9%.
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24% Bias Score
German Public Fear Nuclear Weapons, Radon Risks, BfS Survey Finds
A BfS survey of 2,002 Germans (May-July 2024) shows 58% fear nuclear weapons use due to the Ukraine war; 94% know little about radon risks, despite it being a major lung cancer cause.
German Public Fear Nuclear Weapons, Radon Risks, BfS Survey Finds
A BfS survey of 2,002 Germans (May-July 2024) shows 58% fear nuclear weapons use due to the Ukraine war; 94% know little about radon risks, despite it being a major lung cancer cause.
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44% Bias Score
Cancer Deaths and Survival Rate Variations Across Europe in 2021
In 2021, cancer caused 1.1 million deaths (21.6% of total) in 29 European countries, with survival rates varying widely; lung cancer was the leading cause, followed by colorectal, prostate, and breast cancers.
Cancer Deaths and Survival Rate Variations Across Europe in 2021
In 2021, cancer caused 1.1 million deaths (21.6% of total) in 29 European countries, with survival rates varying widely; lung cancer was the leading cause, followed by colorectal, prostate, and breast cancers.
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24% Bias Score
Early-Onset Bowel Cancer Rising Globally
Globally, bowel cancer cases are rising among younger adults, with countries like New Zealand (3.97% annual increase), England (3.59%), and Puerto Rico (3.81%) showing significant increases between 2013 and 2017, linked to lifestyle and dietary shifts.
Early-Onset Bowel Cancer Rising Globally
Globally, bowel cancer cases are rising among younger adults, with countries like New Zealand (3.97% annual increase), England (3.59%), and Puerto Rico (3.81%) showing significant increases between 2013 and 2017, linked to lifestyle and dietary shifts.
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Mexico Launches Large-Scale Medicine Purchase to Combat Shortages
The Mexican government announced a two-year, 135 billion-peso bulk purchase of medicines to address chronic shortages, involving direct negotiations with pharmaceutical companies, digital inventory management, and adjustments to distribution.
Mexico Launches Large-Scale Medicine Purchase to Combat Shortages
The Mexican government announced a two-year, 135 billion-peso bulk purchase of medicines to address chronic shortages, involving direct negotiations with pharmaceutical companies, digital inventory management, and adjustments to distribution.
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40% Bias Score
USPSTF Recommends Against Vitamin D, Calcium Supplements for Fall Prevention in Older Adults
The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against using vitamin D and calcium supplements to prevent falls or fractures in older adults (men 60+, postmenopausal women), finding no benefit in various studies, while emphasizing their importance for overall health and suggesting alternative prev...
USPSTF Recommends Against Vitamin D, Calcium Supplements for Fall Prevention in Older Adults
The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against using vitamin D and calcium supplements to prevent falls or fractures in older adults (men 60+, postmenopausal women), finding no benefit in various studies, while emphasizing their importance for overall health and suggesting alternative prev...
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40% Bias Score
Avian Flu Outbreak Leads to Culling of 200 Birds in German Park
Due to an avian flu outbreak, suspected to have been introduced by a wild duck, approximately 200 birds were culled in Hambrücken's Walderholungspark, a public area in Germany, resulting in a six-week closure for disinfection and decontamination.
Avian Flu Outbreak Leads to Culling of 200 Birds in German Park
Due to an avian flu outbreak, suspected to have been introduced by a wild duck, approximately 200 birds were culled in Hambrücken's Walderholungspark, a public area in Germany, resulting in a six-week closure for disinfection and decontamination.
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36% Bias Score
Sydney Playground Temperatures Reach Dangerous Levels Amid Climate Change Concerns
On a seemingly moderate Sydney day, playground surface temperatures reached 98°F, posing a burn risk to children; research shows this is linked to climate change and necessitates urban adaptation strategies.
Sydney Playground Temperatures Reach Dangerous Levels Amid Climate Change Concerns
On a seemingly moderate Sydney day, playground surface temperatures reached 98°F, posing a burn risk to children; research shows this is linked to climate change and necessitates urban adaptation strategies.
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20% Bias Score
Kennedy's Health Secretary Nomination Faces Steep Opposition
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking the position of Health Secretary, facing opposition from 75 Nobel laureates due to his past anti-vaccine statements and association with anti-vaccine activist Aaron Siri; his confirmation is uncertain, depending on how he addresses senators' concerns during upcoming ...
Kennedy's Health Secretary Nomination Faces Steep Opposition
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking the position of Health Secretary, facing opposition from 75 Nobel laureates due to his past anti-vaccine statements and association with anti-vaccine activist Aaron Siri; his confirmation is uncertain, depending on how he addresses senators' concerns during upcoming ...
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Council Urges Fines for Supermarkets Selling Unhealthy Food
The Dutch Health Council advises the government to fine supermarkets selling too much unhealthy food and reward those promoting healthier options at checkout, aiming to curb rising obesity rates projected to affect 64% of the population by 2050.
Dutch Council Urges Fines for Supermarkets Selling Unhealthy Food
The Dutch Health Council advises the government to fine supermarkets selling too much unhealthy food and reward those promoting healthier options at checkout, aiming to curb rising obesity rates projected to affect 64% of the population by 2050.
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44% Bias Score
Ten Early Warning Signs of Cancer: Professor Drapkina's Urgent Warning
Professor Oksana Drapkina lists ten potential early cancer symptoms: unexplained weight loss, fatigue, persistent cough, swallowing difficulties, enlarged lymph nodes, chronic pain, skin changes, digestive issues, urinary problems, and unexplained bleeding; early detection is crucial for successful ...
Ten Early Warning Signs of Cancer: Professor Drapkina's Urgent Warning
Professor Oksana Drapkina lists ten potential early cancer symptoms: unexplained weight loss, fatigue, persistent cough, swallowing difficulties, enlarged lymph nodes, chronic pain, skin changes, digestive issues, urinary problems, and unexplained bleeding; early detection is crucial for successful ...
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36% Bias Score