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Higher-Normal Sodium Levels Linked to Increased Hypertension and Heart Failure Risk
A Bar-Ilan University study of 407,000 healthy adults found a 13% higher hypertension risk and a 20% higher heart failure risk for those with sodium levels of 140-142 mmol/L, suggesting that adequate hydration is crucial for cardiovascular health and challenging existing understandings of normal sod...
Higher-Normal Sodium Levels Linked to Increased Hypertension and Heart Failure Risk
A Bar-Ilan University study of 407,000 healthy adults found a 13% higher hypertension risk and a 20% higher heart failure risk for those with sodium levels of 140-142 mmol/L, suggesting that adequate hydration is crucial for cardiovascular health and challenging existing understandings of normal sod...
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36% Bias Score
Climate Change to Expand Deadly Aspergillus Fungus
A University of Manchester study projects climate change will expand the range of the Aspergillus fungus, causing life-threatening aspergillosis, affecting North America, Europe, China, and Russia, with Aspergillus flavus potentially increasing spread by 16% and Aspergillus fumigatus by 77.5% by 210...
Climate Change to Expand Deadly Aspergillus Fungus
A University of Manchester study projects climate change will expand the range of the Aspergillus fungus, causing life-threatening aspergillosis, affecting North America, Europe, China, and Russia, with Aspergillus flavus potentially increasing spread by 16% and Aspergillus fumigatus by 77.5% by 210...
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24% Bias Score
SARS-CoV-2 NB.1.8.1 Variant Detected in France: Monitoring its Spread
The SARS-CoV-2 NB.1.8.1 variant, first identified in France with four confirmed cases, is under WHO surveillance after causing a surge in Covid-19 cases in Asia with increased hospitalizations and deaths; although no increased severity is observed clinically, its enhanced cell penetration and potent...
SARS-CoV-2 NB.1.8.1 Variant Detected in France: Monitoring its Spread
The SARS-CoV-2 NB.1.8.1 variant, first identified in France with four confirmed cases, is under WHO surveillance after causing a surge in Covid-19 cases in Asia with increased hospitalizations and deaths; although no increased severity is observed clinically, its enhanced cell penetration and potent...
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16% Bias Score
Sydney Tobacconist Fined Despite Multi-Million Dollar Turnover
Sydney tobacconist Muh'd Al Zoubi was fined $5500 for a tobacco-related offence, despite his company, TSG George Street Pty Ltd, having a turnover exceeding $3.3 million last year; this highlights challenges in regulating a lucrative industry with a large black market, prompting discussions on stric...
Sydney Tobacconist Fined Despite Multi-Million Dollar Turnover
Sydney tobacconist Muh'd Al Zoubi was fined $5500 for a tobacco-related offence, despite his company, TSG George Street Pty Ltd, having a turnover exceeding $3.3 million last year; this highlights challenges in regulating a lucrative industry with a large black market, prompting discussions on stric...
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52% Bias Score
Persistent COVID-19 Deaths in the U.S.: Low Vaccination, Waning Immunity, and Limited Treatment Access"
Despite a decline from peak levels, COVID-19 still causes approximately 350 weekly deaths in the U.S., primarily affecting older adults due to low vaccination rates (23% of adults, 13% of children), waning immunity, and limited access to treatments.
Persistent COVID-19 Deaths in the U.S.: Low Vaccination, Waning Immunity, and Limited Treatment Access"
Despite a decline from peak levels, COVID-19 still causes approximately 350 weekly deaths in the U.S., primarily affecting older adults due to low vaccination rates (23% of adults, 13% of children), waning immunity, and limited access to treatments.
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40% Bias Score
H5N1 Avian Influenza: Global Spread Raises Pandemic Concerns
The highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 is spreading rapidly across the globe, affecting various animal species, including mammals, with at least 70 human cases and one death reported. Experts warn that weakened public health infrastructure and the virus's ability to cross species barriers increa...
H5N1 Avian Influenza: Global Spread Raises Pandemic Concerns
The highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 is spreading rapidly across the globe, affecting various animal species, including mammals, with at least 70 human cases and one death reported. Experts warn that weakened public health infrastructure and the virus's ability to cross species barriers increa...
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48% Bias Score
Medicalized FGM in Kenya: A Hidden Threat
Twelve-year-old Catherine in Kenya experienced medically-assisted female genital mutilation (FGM) in 2001, despite her urban upbringing and educated parents, highlighting how the practice persists even within seemingly progressive families. FGM affects over 230 million women globally, with medicaliz...
Medicalized FGM in Kenya: A Hidden Threat
Twelve-year-old Catherine in Kenya experienced medically-assisted female genital mutilation (FGM) in 2001, despite her urban upbringing and educated parents, highlighting how the practice persists even within seemingly progressive families. FGM affects over 230 million women globally, with medicaliz...
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24% Bias Score
30,000 March in Madrid to Protest Healthcare Deterioration
On September 9th, 2023, 30,000 people marched in Madrid to protest the deterioration of public healthcare, citing staff shortages (over 11% vacancy for family doctors and 14% for pediatricians), long wait times, and alleged government efforts to privatize services.
30,000 March in Madrid to Protest Healthcare Deterioration
On September 9th, 2023, 30,000 people marched in Madrid to protest the deterioration of public healthcare, citing staff shortages (over 11% vacancy for family doctors and 14% for pediatricians), long wait times, and alleged government efforts to privatize services.
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52% Bias Score
Four Drug Overdoses in Paris Within 24 Hours
Four individuals suffered drug overdoses in Paris within 24 hours: one on Friday morning in the Marais district (4th arrondissement), and three on Saturday morning near a bar in the 11th arrondissement; substances included suspected GHB and 3-MMC; a Paris prosecutor's office investigation is underwa...
Four Drug Overdoses in Paris Within 24 Hours
Four individuals suffered drug overdoses in Paris within 24 hours: one on Friday morning in the Marais district (4th arrondissement), and three on Saturday morning near a bar in the 11th arrondissement; substances included suspected GHB and 3-MMC; a Paris prosecutor's office investigation is underwa...
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52% Bias Score
Krasnodar Krai Improves Healthcare with National Project Investments
Krasnodar Krai received over 500 units of medical equipment in 2025, with 1000 more expected by year-end, as part of the "Long and Active Life" national project, alongside initiatives in economy, infrastructure, environment, and youth development.
Krasnodar Krai Improves Healthcare with National Project Investments
Krasnodar Krai received over 500 units of medical equipment in 2025, with 1000 more expected by year-end, as part of the "Long and Active Life" national project, alongside initiatives in economy, infrastructure, environment, and youth development.
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40% Bias Score
West Nile Virus Detected in UK for First Time
West Nile virus fragments have been detected in a Nottinghamshire wetland for the first time in the UK; while no human cases exist, a virologist has warned of an increased likelihood of such diseases spreading due to climate change, and surveillance is underway.
West Nile Virus Detected in UK for First Time
West Nile virus fragments have been detected in a Nottinghamshire wetland for the first time in the UK; while no human cases exist, a virologist has warned of an increased likelihood of such diseases spreading due to climate change, and surveillance is underway.
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32% Bias Score
Climate Change to Expand Deadly Fungus, Exposing Millions
A study predicts a significant expansion of Aspergillus fungi, a deadly pathogen, into new regions due to climate change, potentially exposing millions more people to aspergillosis, a lung disease with a high mortality rate and antifungal resistance, posing a major threat to global health.
Climate Change to Expand Deadly Fungus, Exposing Millions
A study predicts a significant expansion of Aspergillus fungi, a deadly pathogen, into new regions due to climate change, potentially exposing millions more people to aspergillosis, a lung disease with a high mortality rate and antifungal resistance, posing a major threat to global health.
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44% Bias Score
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