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Counterfeit Oxycodone laced with Nitazene causes deaths in Netherlands
At least one death and two hospitalizations in the Netherlands are linked to counterfeit oxycodone pills contaminated with nitazene, a highly potent synthetic opioid 10-50 times stronger than morphine or fentanyl; this mirrors a growing European trend, with the UK reporting 284 deaths linked to nita...
Counterfeit Oxycodone laced with Nitazene causes deaths in Netherlands
At least one death and two hospitalizations in the Netherlands are linked to counterfeit oxycodone pills contaminated with nitazene, a highly potent synthetic opioid 10-50 times stronger than morphine or fentanyl; this mirrors a growing European trend, with the UK reporting 284 deaths linked to nita...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration to Cut 20,000 HHS Jobs in Restructuring Plan
The Trump administration plans to restructure the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), cutting 20,000 jobs—a 25% reduction—by May 27 to streamline operations and improve efficiency, a move criticized by Democrats and former officials.
Trump Administration to Cut 20,000 HHS Jobs in Restructuring Plan
The Trump administration plans to restructure the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), cutting 20,000 jobs—a 25% reduction—by May 27 to streamline operations and improve efficiency, a move criticized by Democrats and former officials.
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36% Bias Score
The Hague's Vaccination Initiatives Show Limited Success Amidst Ongoing Measles Outbreaks
Measles outbreaks in The Hague prompted a municipal response involving on-site vaccinations at maternity practices and schools, resulting in a 14 percent increase in maternal pertussis vaccinations and smaller increases in other vaccines, although challenges remain with booster shots.
The Hague's Vaccination Initiatives Show Limited Success Amidst Ongoing Measles Outbreaks
Measles outbreaks in The Hague prompted a municipal response involving on-site vaccinations at maternity practices and schools, resulting in a 14 percent increase in maternal pertussis vaccinations and smaller increases in other vaccines, although challenges remain with booster shots.
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36% Bias Score
Kennedy Announces 10,000 HHS Job Cuts in Restructuring Plan
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs across federal public health agencies, including 3,500 at the FDA, 2,400 at the CDC, and 1,200 at the NIH, to streamline operations and centralize functions, despite warnings of potential delays in d...
Kennedy Announces 10,000 HHS Job Cuts in Restructuring Plan
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs across federal public health agencies, including 3,500 at the FDA, 2,400 at the CDC, and 1,200 at the NIH, to streamline operations and centralize functions, despite warnings of potential delays in d...
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44% Bias Score
HHS Announces 10,000 Job Cuts, Major Restructuring to Combat Chronic Diseases
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced 10,000 job cuts and a major restructuring, saving $1.8 billion annually, effective May 2024, to focus on chronic disease prevention by consolidating agencies and reducing regional offices.
HHS Announces 10,000 Job Cuts, Major Restructuring to Combat Chronic Diseases
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced 10,000 job cuts and a major restructuring, saving $1.8 billion annually, effective May 2024, to focus on chronic disease prevention by consolidating agencies and reducing regional offices.
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36% Bias Score
Push to Remove Fluoride from US Drinking Water Gains Momentum
US pediatric dentist Dr. Staci Whitman and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are calling for the removal of fluoride from US drinking water, citing new studies linking high fluoride exposure to lower IQ scores in children and questioning the efficacy of water fluoridation.
Push to Remove Fluoride from US Drinking Water Gains Momentum
US pediatric dentist Dr. Staci Whitman and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are calling for the removal of fluoride from US drinking water, citing new studies linking high fluoride exposure to lower IQ scores in children and questioning the efficacy of water fluoridation.
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60% Bias Score
Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 400 Cases, Linked to Vaccine Exemptions and Misinformation
A measles outbreak in western Texas has grown to 400 cases, with 73 reported in the last three days; most are in unvaccinated individuals, and at least 41 people have been hospitalized. The outbreak is linked to increased vaccine exemptions in Gaines County and the spread of misinformation about vit...
Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 400 Cases, Linked to Vaccine Exemptions and Misinformation
A measles outbreak in western Texas has grown to 400 cases, with 73 reported in the last three days; most are in unvaccinated individuals, and at least 41 people have been hospitalized. The outbreak is linked to increased vaccine exemptions in Gaines County and the spread of misinformation about vit...
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48% Bias Score
Danish Healthcare System Efficiency Highlighted by Greek Immigrant's Experience
A Greek immigrant in Copenhagen details his positive experience with the Danish healthcare system, contrasting it with the situation in Greece where the Red Cross is assisting with hospital overcrowding.
Danish Healthcare System Efficiency Highlighted by Greek Immigrant's Experience
A Greek immigrant in Copenhagen details his positive experience with the Danish healthcare system, contrasting it with the situation in Greece where the Red Cross is assisting with hospital overcrowding.
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56% Bias Score
Michigan Transplant Recipient Dies from Rabies Contracted Through Donated Organ
A Michigan organ transplant recipient died from rabies contracted through the donated organ in December 2023, prompting a joint investigation by Michigan, Ohio, and the CDC, highlighting the rare risk of rabies transmission via organ donation.
Michigan Transplant Recipient Dies from Rabies Contracted Through Donated Organ
A Michigan organ transplant recipient died from rabies contracted through the donated organ in December 2023, prompting a joint investigation by Michigan, Ohio, and the CDC, highlighting the rare risk of rabies transmission via organ donation.
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44% Bias Score
HHS Cuts 20,000 Jobs, Restructures to Focus on Chronic Disease Prevention
The US Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday a reduction of 20,000 employees—10,000 layoffs and 10,000 voluntary departures—to save $1.8 billion annually, consolidating 28 divisions into 15 and shifting focus to chronic disease prevention, despite concerns about service impacts.
HHS Cuts 20,000 Jobs, Restructures to Focus on Chronic Disease Prevention
The US Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday a reduction of 20,000 employees—10,000 layoffs and 10,000 voluntary departures—to save $1.8 billion annually, consolidating 28 divisions into 15 and shifting focus to chronic disease prevention, despite concerns about service impacts.
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56% Bias Score
U.S. Reclaims \$11.4 Billion in COVID-19 Funds, Jeopardizing Public Health
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is reclaiming \$11.4 billion in COVID-19 grants from state and local health departments, causing widespread concern about potential job losses and the weakening of public health infrastructure across the country, despite ongoing health threats.
U.S. Reclaims \$11.4 Billion in COVID-19 Funds, Jeopardizing Public Health
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is reclaiming \$11.4 billion in COVID-19 grants from state and local health departments, causing widespread concern about potential job losses and the weakening of public health infrastructure across the country, despite ongoing health threats.
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52% Bias Score
Italy's Early COVID-19 Outbreak: A European Epicenter
Italy became the first European epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in late January 2020, experiencing a rapid spread despite early travel restrictions, leading to a nationwide lockdown and widespread societal disruption.
Italy's Early COVID-19 Outbreak: A European Epicenter
Italy became the first European epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in late January 2020, experiencing a rapid spread despite early travel restrictions, leading to a nationwide lockdown and widespread societal disruption.
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48% Bias Score
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