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Alcohol-Related Cancer Deaths Double in the U.S. Amidst Widespread Public Unawareness
A study presented at ASCO 2025 reveals that alcohol-related cancer deaths in the U.S. nearly doubled from 1990 to 2021, reaching over 23,000 annually, while another study finds that 60% of U.S. adults are unaware of the link between alcohol and cancer.
Alcohol-Related Cancer Deaths Double in the U.S. Amidst Widespread Public Unawareness
A study presented at ASCO 2025 reveals that alcohol-related cancer deaths in the U.S. nearly doubled from 1990 to 2021, reaching over 23,000 annually, while another study finds that 60% of U.S. adults are unaware of the link between alcohol and cancer.
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28% Bias Score
Greece Proposes Strict Law to Curb Underage Tobacco and Alcohol Use
Greece's Ministry of Health proposes a new law to prohibit the sale of tobacco and alcohol products to minors, implementing strict age verification and penalties, and creating a digital registry for market control.
Greece Proposes Strict Law to Curb Underage Tobacco and Alcohol Use
Greece's Ministry of Health proposes a new law to prohibit the sale of tobacco and alcohol products to minors, implementing strict age verification and penalties, and creating a digital registry for market control.
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28% Bias Score
Climate Change Caused an Extra Month of Extreme Heat for Half the World
A new study found that human-caused climate change resulted in about 4 billion people experiencing at least 30 days of extreme heat between May 1, 2024 and May 1, 2025, leading to deaths, illnesses, and resource strain, with the Caribbean particularly impacted.
Climate Change Caused an Extra Month of Extreme Heat for Half the World
A new study found that human-caused climate change resulted in about 4 billion people experiencing at least 30 days of extreme heat between May 1, 2024 and May 1, 2025, leading to deaths, illnesses, and resource strain, with the Caribbean particularly impacted.
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28% Bias Score
Cholera Outbreak Kills 70 in Khartoum Amid Sudan Conflict
A cholera outbreak in Khartoum, Sudan, has killed 70 people in 48 hours, with 942 new infections and 25 deaths reported on Wednesday alone, following 1177 cases and 45 deaths on Tuesday, amid a devastating conflict that has damaged 90% of hospitals in affected areas.
Cholera Outbreak Kills 70 in Khartoum Amid Sudan Conflict
A cholera outbreak in Khartoum, Sudan, has killed 70 people in 48 hours, with 942 new infections and 25 deaths reported on Wednesday alone, following 1177 cases and 45 deaths on Tuesday, amid a devastating conflict that has damaged 90% of hospitals in affected areas.
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20% Bias Score
Climate Change Extends Extreme Heat by One Month for 4 Billion People
A new report reveals that human-caused climate change led to 4 billion people experiencing at least one extra month of extreme heat from May 2024 to May 2025, resulting in illness, death, crop failure, and strained resources; the Caribbean islands were particularly affected.
Climate Change Extends Extreme Heat by One Month for 4 Billion People
A new report reveals that human-caused climate change led to 4 billion people experiencing at least one extra month of extreme heat from May 2024 to May 2025, resulting in illness, death, crop failure, and strained resources; the Caribbean islands were particularly affected.
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32% Bias Score
France Bans Smoking Near Children
France will ban smoking in public areas where children may be present starting July 1st, 2024, with a €135 fine for violations; this is part of a larger anti-tobacco plan aiming to reduce the 75,000 annual smoking-related deaths and follows public demand.
France Bans Smoking Near Children
France will ban smoking in public areas where children may be present starting July 1st, 2024, with a €135 fine for violations; this is part of a larger anti-tobacco plan aiming to reduce the 75,000 annual smoking-related deaths and follows public demand.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Considers Nationwide Smoking Ban Following France's Lead
Germany's SPD and Green parties support a nationwide smoking ban similar to France's new public space restrictions, starting in July 2024, to protect children's health and reduce the substantial healthcare costs (€30 billion annually) associated with smoking. The German Health Minister also wants to...
Germany Considers Nationwide Smoking Ban Following France's Lead
Germany's SPD and Green parties support a nationwide smoking ban similar to France's new public space restrictions, starting in July 2024, to protect children's health and reduce the substantial healthcare costs (€30 billion annually) associated with smoking. The German Health Minister also wants to...
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40% Bias Score
High Visceral Fat Poses Significant Health Risks for Men
High visceral fat in men, often hidden by muscle or societal acceptance, increases mortality risk; 40-46% of US men are obese, and new medications offer potential solutions, but require further study and a holistic approach.
High Visceral Fat Poses Significant Health Risks for Men
High visceral fat in men, often hidden by muscle or societal acceptance, increases mortality risk; 40-46% of US men are obese, and new medications offer potential solutions, but require further study and a holistic approach.
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72% Bias Score
Climate Change Extends Extreme Heat by One Month for Half the World
A new study found that human-caused climate change led to an extra month of extreme heat for 49% of the world's population (nearly four billion people) between May 2024 and May 2025, with the highest number of extra heat days recorded in Aruba (45 additional days).
Climate Change Extends Extreme Heat by One Month for Half the World
A new study found that human-caused climate change led to an extra month of extreme heat for 49% of the world's population (nearly four billion people) between May 2024 and May 2025, with the highest number of extra heat days recorded in Aruba (45 additional days).
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24% Bias Score
Brazil's Bolsa Familia Program: 713,000 Lives Saved, 8.2 Million Hospitalizations Prevented
A 20-year study in The Lancet reveals that Brazil's Bolsa Familia program, a conditional cash transfer initiative, prevented over 713,000 deaths and 8.2 million hospitalizations between 2004 and 2019, primarily impacting children under 5 and adults over 70; expanding the program could save hundreds ...
Brazil's Bolsa Familia Program: 713,000 Lives Saved, 8.2 Million Hospitalizations Prevented
A 20-year study in The Lancet reveals that Brazil's Bolsa Familia program, a conditional cash transfer initiative, prevented over 713,000 deaths and 8.2 million hospitalizations between 2004 and 2019, primarily impacting children under 5 and adults over 70; expanding the program could save hundreds ...
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48% Bias Score
Massive Canadian Wildfires Cause Widespread Evacuations, Threaten Air Quality Across North America
Unprecedented wildfires are raging across Canada's prairie provinces, forcing over 17,000 evacuations, causing a state of emergency, and threatening air quality across eastern North America due to climate change-exacerbated conditions.
Massive Canadian Wildfires Cause Widespread Evacuations, Threaten Air Quality Across North America
Unprecedented wildfires are raging across Canada's prairie provinces, forcing over 17,000 evacuations, causing a state of emergency, and threatening air quality across eastern North America due to climate change-exacerbated conditions.
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8% Bias Score
US Changes COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility, Limiting Access for Millions
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., implemented significant changes to COVID-19 vaccine approval and recommendations, limiting eligibility primarily to those 65 and older or with high-risk conditions, potentially affecting access for millions.
US Changes COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility, Limiting Access for Millions
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., implemented significant changes to COVID-19 vaccine approval and recommendations, limiting eligibility primarily to those 65 and older or with high-risk conditions, potentially affecting access for millions.
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40% Bias Score
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