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FDA Requires New COVID-19 Vaccine Trials, CDC Offers Broader Access
The FDA requires new clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines' effectiveness in healthy people under 65 before broader approval, while the CDC's immunization schedule includes them as an option, prompting questions about access and cost; insurance companies might demand medical documentation for covera...
FDA Requires New COVID-19 Vaccine Trials, CDC Offers Broader Access
The FDA requires new clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines' effectiveness in healthy people under 65 before broader approval, while the CDC's immunization schedule includes them as an option, prompting questions about access and cost; insurance companies might demand medical documentation for covera...
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52% Bias Score
China Combats Childhood Obesity with Fitness Initiatives
China is tackling rising childhood obesity (nearly 19 percent of children aged 6-17 are overweight or obese) with a national weight management campaign, increased school physical education, and the growing popularity of children's fitness events like the Spartan Kids race.
China Combats Childhood Obesity with Fitness Initiatives
China is tackling rising childhood obesity (nearly 19 percent of children aged 6-17 are overweight or obese) with a national weight management campaign, increased school physical education, and the growing popularity of children's fitness events like the Spartan Kids race.
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28% Bias Score
U.K. Bans Disposable Vapes to Curb Youth Usage and Waste
The U.K. implemented a ban on disposable vapes starting June 1, 2024, aiming to reduce youth vaping rates, litter, and environmental pollution caused by an estimated 5 million disposed vapes weekly; retailers face fines for non-compliance.
U.K. Bans Disposable Vapes to Curb Youth Usage and Waste
The U.K. implemented a ban on disposable vapes starting June 1, 2024, aiming to reduce youth vaping rates, litter, and environmental pollution caused by an estimated 5 million disposed vapes weekly; retailers face fines for non-compliance.
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52% Bias Score
CDC Alters Covid-19 Vaccine Recommendation for Children, Pregnant Women
The CDC updated its child immunization schedule, changing the Covid-19 vaccine listing from "recommended" to "recommended vaccination based on shared clinical decision-making," requiring consultation with a healthcare provider before vaccination for healthy children and pregnant women, while maintai...
CDC Alters Covid-19 Vaccine Recommendation for Children, Pregnant Women
The CDC updated its child immunization schedule, changing the Covid-19 vaccine listing from "recommended" to "recommended vaccination based on shared clinical decision-making," requiring consultation with a healthcare provider before vaccination for healthy children and pregnant women, while maintai...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Administration Ends Funding for Most HIV Vaccine Research
The Trump administration ended funding for most HIV vaccine research programs, impacting research at Duke, Scripps, and Moderna, despite expert claims that a vaccine is necessary to end the HIV epidemic and recent breakthroughs in HIV prevention.
Trump Administration Ends Funding for Most HIV Vaccine Research
The Trump administration ended funding for most HIV vaccine research programs, impacting research at Duke, Scripps, and Moderna, despite expert claims that a vaccine is necessary to end the HIV epidemic and recent breakthroughs in HIV prevention.
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52% Bias Score
CDC Shifts COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance to Shared Decision-Making
The CDC updated its COVID-19 vaccination guidelines, shifting from recommending shots for healthy children and pregnant women to a shared decision-making model following an announcement by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite low vaccination rates (13% of children, 23% of adults) and...
CDC Shifts COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance to Shared Decision-Making
The CDC updated its COVID-19 vaccination guidelines, shifting from recommending shots for healthy children and pregnant women to a shared decision-making model following an announcement by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite low vaccination rates (13% of children, 23% of adults) and...
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48% Bias Score
France and Spain Tighten Anti-Smoking Laws
France and Spain are enacting stricter anti-smoking laws; France bans smoking in many outdoor public areas starting July 1st, while Spain's broader ban, including stadiums and work vehicles, is pending EU review. These measures aim to improve public health by reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, p...
France and Spain Tighten Anti-Smoking Laws
France and Spain are enacting stricter anti-smoking laws; France bans smoking in many outdoor public areas starting July 1st, while Spain's broader ban, including stadiums and work vehicles, is pending EU review. These measures aim to improve public health by reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, p...
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36% Bias Score
UK Bans Disposable Vapes to Tackle Waste and Youth Usage
The UK implemented a nationwide ban on disposable vapes on June 1st, 2024, to address environmental concerns stemming from the disposal of an estimated 8.2 million vapes weekly and to curb the growing popularity of vaping among young people.
UK Bans Disposable Vapes to Tackle Waste and Youth Usage
The UK implemented a nationwide ban on disposable vapes on June 1st, 2024, to address environmental concerns stemming from the disposal of an estimated 8.2 million vapes weekly and to curb the growing popularity of vaping among young people.
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36% Bias Score
UK Health Plan to Tackle Record Alcohol Deaths
The UK government's upcoming 10-year health plan, published in July, will prioritize preventative measures, particularly addressing alcohol-related deaths, which reached a record high of 10,473 in 2023, influenced by affordability and international pressure.
UK Health Plan to Tackle Record Alcohol Deaths
The UK government's upcoming 10-year health plan, published in July, will prioritize preventative measures, particularly addressing alcohol-related deaths, which reached a record high of 10,473 in 2023, influenced by affordability and international pressure.
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44% Bias Score
AI Mold Detection System Developed to Address Widespread Rental Property Issues
A Randwick renter's prolonged battle with a landlord over a mold infestation, highlighting inadequate mold detection and remediation methods, causing severe health issues, prompting the development of an AI-powered solution.
AI Mold Detection System Developed to Address Widespread Rental Property Issues
A Randwick renter's prolonged battle with a landlord over a mold infestation, highlighting inadequate mold detection and remediation methods, causing severe health issues, prompting the development of an AI-powered solution.
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44% Bias Score
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Cucumbers Sickens Dozens
Nearly four dozen people across 18 states have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers from Bedner Growers, sold between April 29 and May 19; at least 16 people were hospitalized, and the actual number is likely higher.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Cucumbers Sickens Dozens
Nearly four dozen people across 18 states have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers from Bedner Growers, sold between April 29 and May 19; at least 16 people were hospitalized, and the actual number is likely higher.
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32% Bias Score
Removing Fluoride from US Water: 25 Million More Decayed Teeth, $9.8 Billion Cost Projected
A new study estimates that removing fluoride from US public water would cause 25.4 million additional decayed teeth in children within five years, costing $9.8 billion in healthcare; these numbers would more than double within 10 years, disproportionately impacting low-income families.
Removing Fluoride from US Water: 25 Million More Decayed Teeth, $9.8 Billion Cost Projected
A new study estimates that removing fluoride from US public water would cause 25.4 million additional decayed teeth in children within five years, costing $9.8 billion in healthcare; these numbers would more than double within 10 years, disproportionately impacting low-income families.
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52% Bias Score
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