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Herpes Zoster Vaccine Shows Promise in Reducing Dementia Risk
A large-scale observational study in Wales, published in Nature, found that the herpes zoster vaccine may reduce the risk of dementia by 20% in people over 80, offering a potentially cost-effective preventative measure compared to existing pharmaceutical interventions.
Herpes Zoster Vaccine Shows Promise in Reducing Dementia Risk
A large-scale observational study in Wales, published in Nature, found that the herpes zoster vaccine may reduce the risk of dementia by 20% in people over 80, offering a potentially cost-effective preventative measure compared to existing pharmaceutical interventions.
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52% Bias Score
Navajo Nation's Innovative Approach Combats Soaring Syphilis Rates in the U.S.
Syphilis cases have surged in the U.S. from 34,000 in 2003 to 209,000 in 2023, coinciding with a drop in CDC funding from $169 million to $80 million; however, the Navajo Nation's mobile testing and treatment program has achieved a greater than 20% reduction in syphilis cases in some areas.
Navajo Nation's Innovative Approach Combats Soaring Syphilis Rates in the U.S.
Syphilis cases have surged in the U.S. from 34,000 in 2003 to 209,000 in 2023, coinciding with a drop in CDC funding from $169 million to $80 million; however, the Navajo Nation's mobile testing and treatment program has achieved a greater than 20% reduction in syphilis cases in some areas.
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36% Bias Score
Uruguay's High Suicide Rate: Societal Factors and Systemic Failures
Uruguay reported 763 suicides in 2023, a rate of 21.3 per 100,000 inhabitants—twice the regional average—with older adults and those aged 25-29 most affected; experts attribute this to societal factors and inadequate support systems.
Uruguay's High Suicide Rate: Societal Factors and Systemic Failures
Uruguay reported 763 suicides in 2023, a rate of 21.3 per 100,000 inhabitants—twice the regional average—with older adults and those aged 25-29 most affected; experts attribute this to societal factors and inadequate support systems.
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32% Bias Score
10,000 U.S. Health Agency Workers Laid Off Amid Measles Outbreak
Up to 20,000 employees, including those from the FDA, CDC, and NIH, face job losses due to a restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health, saving an estimated $1.8 billion annually, amid a measles outbreak and concerns over avian flu, according to a government announcement on April 1st, 2025.
10,000 U.S. Health Agency Workers Laid Off Amid Measles Outbreak
Up to 20,000 employees, including those from the FDA, CDC, and NIH, face job losses due to a restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health, saving an estimated $1.8 billion annually, amid a measles outbreak and concerns over avian flu, according to a government announcement on April 1st, 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Bird Flu Spreads in US, Affecting 70 People, Devastating Farms
In the year since the first US human bird flu case, 70 people have been infected (one death), 168 million birds and nearly 1,000 cattle herds have been affected, causing devastation to farms like Long Island's Corwin farm which lost 100,000 ducks and 45 jobs, leading to rising egg prices.
Bird Flu Spreads in US, Affecting 70 People, Devastating Farms
In the year since the first US human bird flu case, 70 people have been infected (one death), 168 million birds and nearly 1,000 cattle herds have been affected, causing devastation to farms like Long Island's Corwin farm which lost 100,000 ducks and 45 jobs, leading to rising egg prices.
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24% Bias Score
Canada Urged to Boost Health Research Funding Amidst U.S. Cuts
The Canadian Medical Association Journal calls for increased Canadian health research funding to offset expected U.S. cuts, citing potential threats such as infectious disease outbreaks and a decline in reliable health data.
Canada Urged to Boost Health Research Funding Amidst U.S. Cuts
The Canadian Medical Association Journal calls for increased Canadian health research funding to offset expected U.S. cuts, citing potential threats such as infectious disease outbreaks and a decline in reliable health data.
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36% Bias Score
Shingles Vaccine Linked to 20% Lower Dementia Risk in Welsh Study
A study of 280,000 Welsh adults revealed a 20% lower dementia risk among Zostavax recipients over seven years, particularly women, suggesting a broader health benefit beyond shingles prevention.
Shingles Vaccine Linked to 20% Lower Dementia Risk in Welsh Study
A study of 280,000 Welsh adults revealed a 20% lower dementia risk among Zostavax recipients over seven years, particularly women, suggesting a broader health benefit beyond shingles prevention.
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28% Bias Score
Investment Treaty Allows Lawsuit Against Chile Over COVID-19 Measures
Two French companies sued Chile for $2 billion due to COVID-19 sanitary measures reducing their airport concession profits by 90%, highlighting how investment treaties prioritize investor interests over public health and enabling lawsuits against states for various public policies.
Investment Treaty Allows Lawsuit Against Chile Over COVID-19 Measures
Two French companies sued Chile for $2 billion due to COVID-19 sanitary measures reducing their airport concession profits by 90%, highlighting how investment treaties prioritize investor interests over public health and enabling lawsuits against states for various public policies.
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56% Bias Score
Dallas County Cuts Vaccination Clinics Amid Texas Measles Outbreak
Dallas County, Texas, has canceled over 50 vaccination clinics and laid off 21 public health workers due to $11.4 billion in federal funding cuts, jeopardizing measles prevention efforts amid a statewide outbreak of 422 cases.
Dallas County Cuts Vaccination Clinics Amid Texas Measles Outbreak
Dallas County, Texas, has canceled over 50 vaccination clinics and laid off 21 public health workers due to $11.4 billion in federal funding cuts, jeopardizing measles prevention efforts amid a statewide outbreak of 422 cases.
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48% Bias Score
Mexico Bans Junk Food in Schools to Combat Childhood Obesity
Mexico banned junk food sales in schools starting this year, aiming to combat high childhood obesity (36-40% of children over 5) by promoting nutritious alternatives; a new manual provides guidelines and recipes for allowed foods.
Mexico Bans Junk Food in Schools to Combat Childhood Obesity
Mexico banned junk food sales in schools starting this year, aiming to combat high childhood obesity (36-40% of children over 5) by promoting nutritious alternatives; a new manual provides guidelines and recipes for allowed foods.
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40% Bias Score
India Trains 100,000 Doctors to Promote HPV Vaccine to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
India is training 100,000 doctors to promote the HPV vaccine to eliminate cervical cancer, which accounts for 20% of global cases, with the government expected to include it in its national vaccination program in 2024, addressing low uptake and misinformation.
India Trains 100,000 Doctors to Promote HPV Vaccine to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
India is training 100,000 doctors to promote the HPV vaccine to eliminate cervical cancer, which accounts for 20% of global cases, with the government expected to include it in its national vaccination program in 2024, addressing low uptake and misinformation.
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40% Bias Score
Antidepressants Linked to Increased Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
A Danish study revealed a potential link between long-term antidepressant use and a significantly increased risk of sudden cardiac death, particularly among 30-to-39-year-olds, prompting concerns given the high number of antidepressant users in England.
Antidepressants Linked to Increased Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
A Danish study revealed a potential link between long-term antidepressant use and a significantly increased risk of sudden cardiac death, particularly among 30-to-39-year-olds, prompting concerns given the high number of antidepressant users in England.
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40% Bias Score
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