Low COVID-19 Booster Uptake Raises Concerns of Winter Outbreak
As of December 2023, only 18% of eligible Americans received the updated COVID-19 booster shot, highlighting the risk of a winter outbreak and emphasizing the need for improved vaccination strategies, especially in low- and middle-income countries with limited access.
Low COVID-19 Booster Uptake Raises Concerns of Winter Outbreak
As of December 2023, only 18% of eligible Americans received the updated COVID-19 booster shot, highlighting the risk of a winter outbreak and emphasizing the need for improved vaccination strategies, especially in low- and middle-income countries with limited access.
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40% Bias Score
Vaping Impairs Blood Vessel Function, Study Shows
A study shows vaping, with or without nicotine, immediately reduces blood flow velocity and oxygen saturation in vapers, raising concerns about cardiovascular health.
Vaping Impairs Blood Vessel Function, Study Shows
A study shows vaping, with or without nicotine, immediately reduces blood flow velocity and oxygen saturation in vapers, raising concerns about cardiovascular health.
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40% Bias Score
US Respiratory Illness Surge: H3N2 Influenza and RSV Hospitalizations Increase
The US is facing a surge in respiratory illnesses, particularly among young children, with increased hospitalizations for RSV and influenza (H3N2) straining pediatric hospital wards, and low vaccination rates exacerbating the problem.
US Respiratory Illness Surge: H3N2 Influenza and RSV Hospitalizations Increase
The US is facing a surge in respiratory illnesses, particularly among young children, with increased hospitalizations for RSV and influenza (H3N2) straining pediatric hospital wards, and low vaccination rates exacerbating the problem.
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40% Bias Score
Global Rise in Childhood Type 1 Diabetes: Finland Shows Highest Rate
Global childhood type 1 diabetes cases increased by 40% since 1990, reaching over 222,000 in 2021; Finland had the highest rate (70/100,000), while mortality fell to 4,280 deaths, highlighting a complex interplay of factors including access to healthcare and environmental influences.
Global Rise in Childhood Type 1 Diabetes: Finland Shows Highest Rate
Global childhood type 1 diabetes cases increased by 40% since 1990, reaching over 222,000 in 2021; Finland had the highest rate (70/100,000), while mortality fell to 4,280 deaths, highlighting a complex interplay of factors including access to healthcare and environmental influences.
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20% Bias Score
UK Bans Unhealthy Food Ads, But Loopholes Remain
Starting October 2025, the UK will ban unhealthy food advertising on television before 9 pm and online, targeting specific high-fat, sugar, or salt products based on a government scoring system; however, ads not featuring these products will remain unaffected, creating potential loopholes.
UK Bans Unhealthy Food Ads, But Loopholes Remain
Starting October 2025, the UK will ban unhealthy food advertising on television before 9 pm and online, targeting specific high-fat, sugar, or salt products based on a government scoring system; however, ads not featuring these products will remain unaffected, creating potential loopholes.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Fails to Secure Funding for Long COVID Treatment Research
A Dutch parliamentary amendment seeking €21 million for long COVID treatment research is likely to fail, delaying widespread treatment for nearly half a million patients, despite existing research into the disease's causes.
Dutch Parliament Fails to Secure Funding for Long COVID Treatment Research
A Dutch parliamentary amendment seeking €21 million for long COVID treatment research is likely to fail, delaying widespread treatment for nearly half a million patients, despite existing research into the disease's causes.
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40% Bias Score
California Dairy Expands Raw Milk Recall After Bird Flu Detection
Raw Farm in Fresno, California, expanded its recall of raw milk and cream products after bird flu virus was found in multiple samples, halting production and prompting a state quarantine; officials encourage consumers not to consume affected products.
California Dairy Expands Raw Milk Recall After Bird Flu Detection
Raw Farm in Fresno, California, expanded its recall of raw milk and cream products after bird flu virus was found in multiple samples, halting production and prompting a state quarantine; officials encourage consumers not to consume affected products.
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48% Bias Score
Fentanyl Crisis: San Francisco's Union Square Exemplifies US Opioid Epidemic
The transformation of San Francisco's Union Square from a tourist destination to a fentanyl crisis zone exemplifies the devastating US opioid epidemic, claiming over 400,000 lives since 2010, with a complex supply chain involving China, Mexico, and lax US import regulations.
Fentanyl Crisis: San Francisco's Union Square Exemplifies US Opioid Epidemic
The transformation of San Francisco's Union Square from a tourist destination to a fentanyl crisis zone exemplifies the devastating US opioid epidemic, claiming over 400,000 lives since 2010, with a complex supply chain involving China, Mexico, and lax US import regulations.
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56% Bias Score
Sierra Leone Launches Nationwide Ebola Vaccination Campaign
Sierra Leone launched a nationwide Ebola vaccination campaign on Thursday, targeting 20,000 frontline workers to prevent future outbreaks after the 2014 Ebola outbreak killed nearly 4,000 people in the country.
Sierra Leone Launches Nationwide Ebola Vaccination Campaign
Sierra Leone launched a nationwide Ebola vaccination campaign on Thursday, targeting 20,000 frontline workers to prevent future outbreaks after the 2014 Ebola outbreak killed nearly 4,000 people in the country.
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36% Bias Score
Alerta epidemiológica en México por brote de Klebsiella oxytoca en hospitales
Una alerta epidemiológica en México reporta 15 casos de infección por Klebsiella oxytoca en cuatro hospitales, tres públicos y uno privado, posiblemente relacionados con la nutrición parenteral total (NPT); la bacteria causa infecciones graves, especialmente en pacientes inmunodeprimidos.
Alerta epidemiológica en México por brote de Klebsiella oxytoca en hospitales
Una alerta epidemiológica en México reporta 15 casos de infección por Klebsiella oxytoca en cuatro hospitales, tres públicos y uno privado, posiblemente relacionados con la nutrición parenteral total (NPT); la bacteria causa infecciones graves, especialmente en pacientes inmunodeprimidos.
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8% Bias Score
Immune System Boosting: Cancer Treatment vs. Vitamin Supplements
Boosting the immune system, while effective against cancer, causes autoimmune diseases in over half of treated cancer patients. However, vitamin supplements have minimal impact on immunity, except for Vitamin A deficiency in some children.
Immune System Boosting: Cancer Treatment vs. Vitamin Supplements
Boosting the immune system, while effective against cancer, causes autoimmune diseases in over half of treated cancer patients. However, vitamin supplements have minimal impact on immunity, except for Vitamin A deficiency in some children.
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40% Bias Score
Poliovirus Detected in German Wastewater: Low Domestic Risk, Global Concerns Remain
German wastewater samples revealed poliovirus, likely originating from oral polio vaccines used elsewhere; the risk to the German population is minimal due to high vaccination rates, but the discovery highlights ongoing global eradication challenges.
Poliovirus Detected in German Wastewater: Low Domestic Risk, Global Concerns Remain
German wastewater samples revealed poliovirus, likely originating from oral polio vaccines used elsewhere; the risk to the German population is minimal due to high vaccination rates, but the discovery highlights ongoing global eradication challenges.
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36% Bias Score