Misleading Low-Carb Alcohol Marketing Targets Young Australians
A George Institute study found young Australians are three times more likely to view low-carb or low-sugar alcoholic drinks as healthy due to misleading marketing, highlighting a need for stricter regulations on alcohol labeling and marketing practices, especially concerning sugar content.
Misleading Low-Carb Alcohol Marketing Targets Young Australians
A George Institute study found young Australians are three times more likely to view low-carb or low-sugar alcoholic drinks as healthy due to misleading marketing, highlighting a need for stricter regulations on alcohol labeling and marketing practices, especially concerning sugar content.
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52% Bias Score
Deadly Disease Outbreak in DRC Claims 71 Lives
A deadly disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Kwango province has claimed 71 lives, with nearly 400 cases reported, mostly affecting malnourished children under five; the government has declared a maximum alert and dispatched teams to investigate the cause.
Deadly Disease Outbreak in DRC Claims 71 Lives
A deadly disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Kwango province has claimed 71 lives, with nearly 400 cases reported, mostly affecting malnourished children under five; the government has declared a maximum alert and dispatched teams to investigate the cause.
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36% Bias Score
Widespread Norovirus Outbreak in China Prompts Strict Disinfection Guidelines
A nationwide norovirus outbreak in China, peaking between October and March, has infected multiple schools and care facilities, prompting the release of a government guideline emphasizing strict disinfection and hygiene protocols due to the virus's high contagiousness and resistance to common disinf...
Widespread Norovirus Outbreak in China Prompts Strict Disinfection Guidelines
A nationwide norovirus outbreak in China, peaking between October and March, has infected multiple schools and care facilities, prompting the release of a government guideline emphasizing strict disinfection and hygiene protocols due to the virus's high contagiousness and resistance to common disinf...
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12% Bias Score
Avrupa'da Atık Suda Çocuk Felci Virüsü Tespit Edildi
Almanya, Polonya ve İspanya'nın atık sularında çocuk felci virüsü tespit edilmesi üzerine, sağlık yetkilileri Avrupa'daki aşılama programlarını güçlendirme çağrısı yaptı; hiçbir ülkede çocuk felci vakası görülmemiş olsa da, yerel ve küresel düzeyde aşılama boşlukları endişe kaynağı.
Avrupa'da Atık Suda Çocuk Felci Virüsü Tespit Edildi
Almanya, Polonya ve İspanya'nın atık sularında çocuk felci virüsü tespit edilmesi üzerine, sağlık yetkilileri Avrupa'daki aşılama programlarını güçlendirme çağrısı yaptı; hiçbir ülkede çocuk felci vakası görülmemiş olsa da, yerel ve küresel düzeyde aşılama boşlukları endişe kaynağı.
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20% Bias Score
Midwest E. coli Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Salad Leaves
A multi-state E. coli outbreak in the Midwest, linked to contaminated salad leaves, has caused 115 illnesses, 13 hospitalizations, and 3 cases of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), with 25 cases tied to Andre's Banquets and Catering, prompting multiple lawsuits; investigations are ongoing.
Midwest E. coli Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Salad Leaves
A multi-state E. coli outbreak in the Midwest, linked to contaminated salad leaves, has caused 115 illnesses, 13 hospitalizations, and 3 cases of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), with 25 cases tied to Andre's Banquets and Catering, prompting multiple lawsuits; investigations are ongoing.
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48% Bias Score
Brief Intense Activity Significantly Lowers Heart Disease Risk in Women
A study of over 22,000 UK adults found that women who added three minutes of intense daily activity lowered their risk of major heart events by 45% and heart failure risk by 67%, highlighting a simple way to improve cardiovascular health.
Brief Intense Activity Significantly Lowers Heart Disease Risk in Women
A study of over 22,000 UK adults found that women who added three minutes of intense daily activity lowered their risk of major heart events by 45% and heart failure risk by 67%, highlighting a simple way to improve cardiovascular health.
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48% Bias Score
Dark Chocolate Consumption Linked to Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
A new study published in the BMJ shows that eating at least 28 grams of dark chocolate five times per week is associated with a 21% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes in a study of over 190,000 participants, though further research is needed.
Dark Chocolate Consumption Linked to Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
A new study published in the BMJ shows that eating at least 28 grams of dark chocolate five times per week is associated with a 21% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes in a study of over 190,000 participants, though further research is needed.
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28% Bias Score
Victoria's Proposed Health Overhaul Sparks Concerns Over Job Losses and Patient Access
The Victorian government plans to overhaul its health system by July 2024, creating 11 networks sharing staff, beds, and radiology services to cut costs and improve workforce shortages, despite concerns this is a backdoor hospital merger that could lead to job losses and reduced patient access.
Victoria's Proposed Health Overhaul Sparks Concerns Over Job Losses and Patient Access
The Victorian government plans to overhaul its health system by July 2024, creating 11 networks sharing staff, beds, and radiology services to cut costs and improve workforce shortages, despite concerns this is a backdoor hospital merger that could lead to job losses and reduced patient access.
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56% Bias Score
Lifestyle and Health at 60 Strongly Predict Dementia Risk by 80
A study of 45,000 older adults found that lifestyle, genetics, and health at age 60 strongly predict dementia by age 80; factors like low cognitive scores and poor health increased risk, while education and physical activity were protective; socioeconomic disparities significantly impact risk.
Lifestyle and Health at 60 Strongly Predict Dementia Risk by 80
A study of 45,000 older adults found that lifestyle, genetics, and health at age 60 strongly predict dementia by age 80; factors like low cognitive scores and poor health increased risk, while education and physical activity were protective; socioeconomic disparities significantly impact risk.
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28% Bias Score
79 Dead in DRC from Mysterious Illness
A mysterious illness has killed 79 people and infected 376 in the Kwango province of the DRC since November 10th, with flu-like symptoms; the government is investigating and providing aid.
79 Dead in DRC from Mysterious Illness
A mysterious illness has killed 79 people and infected 376 in the Kwango province of the DRC since November 10th, with flu-like symptoms; the government is investigating and providing aid.
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32% Bias Score
Arsenic in US Drinking Water Linked to Increased Kidney Cancer Risk
A Texas A&M University study reveals a link between arsenic in drinking water and increased kidney cancer risk, affecting up to 40 million Americans, particularly those using private wells; even low FDA-approved arsenic levels show a 6% increased risk.
Arsenic in US Drinking Water Linked to Increased Kidney Cancer Risk
A Texas A&M University study reveals a link between arsenic in drinking water and increased kidney cancer risk, affecting up to 40 million Americans, particularly those using private wells; even low FDA-approved arsenic levels show a 6% increased risk.
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40% Bias Score
Flu nearly kills unvaccinated man twice
A 44-year-old man with asthma nearly died twice from flu after neglecting his vaccination, highlighting the severe consequences and prompting calls for increased vaccine uptake.
Flu nearly kills unvaccinated man twice
A 44-year-old man with asthma nearly died twice from flu after neglecting his vaccination, highlighting the severe consequences and prompting calls for increased vaccine uptake.
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56% Bias Score