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EU Approves Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection
The European Commission approved lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, showing 100% effectiveness in clinical trials; it will be launched as 'Yetto' across the EU and several other countries, addressing the rising HIV cases (24,700 new infections in 2023, a 11.8% increase) while faci...
EU Approves Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection
The European Commission approved lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, showing 100% effectiveness in clinical trials; it will be launched as 'Yetto' across the EU and several other countries, addressing the rising HIV cases (24,700 new infections in 2023, a 11.8% increase) while faci...
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40% Bias Score
FoodNet Scales Back Surveillance, Raising Food Safety Concerns
FoodNet, a federal-state partnership monitoring foodborne illnesses, reduced surveillance to two pathogens (salmonella and STEC) starting July 1, 2024, due to insufficient funding, raising concerns among food safety experts about hindering outbreak detection and trend analysis.
FoodNet Scales Back Surveillance, Raising Food Safety Concerns
FoodNet, a federal-state partnership monitoring foodborne illnesses, reduced surveillance to two pathogens (salmonella and STEC) starting July 1, 2024, due to insufficient funding, raising concerns among food safety experts about hindering outbreak detection and trend analysis.
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28% Bias Score
First US Case of Flesh-Eating New World Screwworm Fly Confirmed
A case of New World screwworm fly, a parasitic insect, was confirmed in the US on August 4th in a patient returning from El Salvador; the patient is recovering, and no further human or animal cases have been reported.
First US Case of Flesh-Eating New World Screwworm Fly Confirmed
A case of New World screwworm fly, a parasitic insect, was confirmed in the US on August 4th in a patient returning from El Salvador; the patient is recovering, and no further human or animal cases have been reported.
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24% Bias Score
UK Cancer Cases to Soar to Record Highs by 2040
A UK charity projects a 6.3 million increase in cancer diagnoses by 2040, driven by obesity, low vaccination rates, and smoking, with the South East region most affected; the report calls for policy changes and increased investment in cancer services.
UK Cancer Cases to Soar to Record Highs by 2040
A UK charity projects a 6.3 million increase in cancer diagnoses by 2040, driven by obesity, low vaccination rates, and smoking, with the South East region most affected; the report calls for policy changes and increased investment in cancer services.
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52% Bias Score
Heatwaves Accelerate Aging, Study Finds
A new study shows repeated heatwave exposure accelerates aging, comparable to smoking; four extra heatwave days over two years increased biological age by nine days in nearly 25,000 Taiwanese adults, with manual laborers and those lacking air conditioning most affected.
Heatwaves Accelerate Aging, Study Finds
A new study shows repeated heatwave exposure accelerates aging, comparable to smoking; four extra heatwave days over two years increased biological age by nine days in nearly 25,000 Taiwanese adults, with manual laborers and those lacking air conditioning most affected.
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24% Bias Score
Caffeine May Reduce Ciprofloxacin Effectiveness Against E. coli
A new study reveals that caffeine consumption may reduce the effectiveness of ciprofloxacin against E. coli, potentially increasing the risk of severe illness or death due to antibiotic resistance; about 265,000 Americans are sickened annually.
Caffeine May Reduce Ciprofloxacin Effectiveness Against E. coli
A new study reveals that caffeine consumption may reduce the effectiveness of ciprofloxacin against E. coli, potentially increasing the risk of severe illness or death due to antibiotic resistance; about 265,000 Americans are sickened annually.
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40% Bias Score
Lifestyle Changes May Prevent Parkinson's, Doctors Claim
Drs. Ray Dorsey and Michael Okun's new book, "The Parkinson's Plan," proposes 25 lifestyle changes to prevent Parkinson's disease, citing research linking the disease's rise to environmental toxins; their recommendations include washing produce, avoiding dry cleaners, daily caffeine consumption, and...
Lifestyle Changes May Prevent Parkinson's, Doctors Claim
Drs. Ray Dorsey and Michael Okun's new book, "The Parkinson's Plan," proposes 25 lifestyle changes to prevent Parkinson's disease, citing research linking the disease's rise to environmental toxins; their recommendations include washing produce, avoiding dry cleaners, daily caffeine consumption, and...
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52% Bias Score
Mediterranean Diet Plus Lifestyle Changes Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 31%
A six-year study in Spain showed that combining a Mediterranean diet with calorie control, exercise, and professional support reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 31% in nearly 4,800 overweight or obese adults.
Mediterranean Diet Plus Lifestyle Changes Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 31%
A six-year study in Spain showed that combining a Mediterranean diet with calorie control, exercise, and professional support reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 31% in nearly 4,800 overweight or obese adults.
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36% Bias Score
Snapchat Fails to Stop Illegal Nicotine Sales to Minors
Despite Snapchat's claims to combat the illegal sale of nicotine products to minors, a recent study shows that teenagers easily find and purchase these items via the platform using slang, prompting legal action from the Foundation for Youth Smoking Prevention against Snapchat and the ACM.
Snapchat Fails to Stop Illegal Nicotine Sales to Minors
Despite Snapchat's claims to combat the illegal sale of nicotine products to minors, a recent study shows that teenagers easily find and purchase these items via the platform using slang, prompting legal action from the Foundation for Youth Smoking Prevention against Snapchat and the ACM.
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44% Bias Score
Isolated Case of New World Screwworm Myiasis in the U.S.
A Maryland resident recently returned from El Salvador and was confirmed to have a case of New World screwworm myiasis caused by Cochliomyia hominivorax; the individual recovered, and no further cases have been detected, thus suggesting minimal immediate threat; however, this highlights the need for...
Isolated Case of New World Screwworm Myiasis in the U.S.
A Maryland resident recently returned from El Salvador and was confirmed to have a case of New World screwworm myiasis caused by Cochliomyia hominivorax; the individual recovered, and no further cases have been detected, thus suggesting minimal immediate threat; however, this highlights the need for...
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36% Bias Score
Mediterranean Diet and Exercise Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 31%, Study Shows
A six-year Spanish study, PREDIMED-Plus, involving 4,746 participants with overweight and metabolic syndrome, found that combining a calorie-restricted Mediterranean diet with increased physical activity reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 31% compared to following a Mediterranean diet...
Mediterranean Diet and Exercise Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 31%, Study Shows
A six-year Spanish study, PREDIMED-Plus, involving 4,746 participants with overweight and metabolic syndrome, found that combining a calorie-restricted Mediterranean diet with increased physical activity reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 31% compared to following a Mediterranean diet...
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36% Bias Score
Mediterranean Diet Plus Lifestyle Changes Slash Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 31%
A study of 4,746 overweight or obese adults found that combining a Mediterranean diet with calorie reduction, exercise, and professional weight loss coaching reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 31 percent compared to the control group following only the Mediterranean diet, also resulting in signi...
Mediterranean Diet Plus Lifestyle Changes Slash Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 31%
A study of 4,746 overweight or obese adults found that combining a Mediterranean diet with calorie reduction, exercise, and professional weight loss coaching reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 31 percent compared to the control group following only the Mediterranean diet, also resulting in signi...
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36% Bias Score
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