UK Junk Food Ad Ban: Minimal Impact Projected
The UK government banned junk food advertising online and before 9pm on TV starting October 2024 to combat childhood obesity; however, the projected impact is minimal, reducing children's daily calorie intake by only 2.1 calories.
UK Junk Food Ad Ban: Minimal Impact Projected
The UK government banned junk food advertising online and before 9pm on TV starting October 2024 to combat childhood obesity; however, the projected impact is minimal, reducing children's daily calorie intake by only 2.1 calories.
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68% Bias Score
EU Pushes for Stricter Outdoor Smoking Ban; Germany Abstains
A majority of EU health ministers endorsed a stricter outdoor smoking ban covering playgrounds, restaurants, and other public spaces; however, Germany abstained from the vote, maintaining its own health policy jurisdiction while ranking among the least effective against tobacco use.
EU Pushes for Stricter Outdoor Smoking Ban; Germany Abstains
A majority of EU health ministers endorsed a stricter outdoor smoking ban covering playgrounds, restaurants, and other public spaces; however, Germany abstained from the vote, maintaining its own health policy jurisdiction while ranking among the least effective against tobacco use.
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56% Bias Score
House Report: COVID-19 Likely Originated in Wuhan Lab; US Pandemic Preparedness Weaknesses Highlighted
A House Select Subcommittee report asserts COVID-19 likely originated in a Wuhan lab, criticizes the WHO's response, and highlights US pandemic preparedness weaknesses, recommending increased domestic manufacturing and state-level emergency stockpiles.
House Report: COVID-19 Likely Originated in Wuhan Lab; US Pandemic Preparedness Weaknesses Highlighted
A House Select Subcommittee report asserts COVID-19 likely originated in a Wuhan lab, criticizes the WHO's response, and highlights US pandemic preparedness weaknesses, recommending increased domestic manufacturing and state-level emergency stockpiles.
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64% Bias Score
US to Subsidize Obesity Medications for Millions
The US will spend $35 billion over 10 years to subsidize Wegovy and Mounjaro for millions of Americans with a BMI of 30 or higher, aiming to reduce obesity-related healthcare costs.
US to Subsidize Obesity Medications for Millions
The US will spend $35 billion over 10 years to subsidize Wegovy and Mounjaro for millions of Americans with a BMI of 30 or higher, aiming to reduce obesity-related healthcare costs.
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40% Bias Score
Uganda Launches Training to Integrate Human Rights into Malaria Control
Uganda's Kamwenge District launched a two-day training to integrate human rights and gender considerations into malaria control, addressing the country's high malaria burden (third globally in cases, seventh in deaths) and incorporating the government's plan to start receiving malaria vaccines in Ap...
Uganda Launches Training to Integrate Human Rights into Malaria Control
Uganda's Kamwenge District launched a two-day training to integrate human rights and gender considerations into malaria control, addressing the country's high malaria burden (third globally in cases, seventh in deaths) and incorporating the government's plan to start receiving malaria vaccines in Ap...
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16% Bias Score
Israel Sees 11% Drop in New HIV/AIDS Cases in 2023
Israel recorded 407 new HIV/AIDS cases in 2023, an 11% decrease from 2022, with a rate of 4.1 per 100,000, lower than Western averages; this may be linked to decreased immigration; updated Health Ministry procedures led to only two perinatal transmissions.
Israel Sees 11% Drop in New HIV/AIDS Cases in 2023
Israel recorded 407 new HIV/AIDS cases in 2023, an 11% decrease from 2022, with a rate of 4.1 per 100,000, lower than Western averages; this may be linked to decreased immigration; updated Health Ministry procedures led to only two perinatal transmissions.
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24% Bias Score
Mistaking Covid for a cold puts vulnerable people at risk
In the week ending November 15th, 122 Covid-related deaths occurred in England and Wales, while a lack of testing due to people mistaking Covid for a cold is putting vulnerable people at risk, especially those unaware of antiviral treatments.
Mistaking Covid for a cold puts vulnerable people at risk
In the week ending November 15th, 122 Covid-related deaths occurred in England and Wales, while a lack of testing due to people mistaking Covid for a cold is putting vulnerable people at risk, especially those unaware of antiviral treatments.
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32% Bias Score
California Teacher Dies from Rabies After Possible Bat Bite
A California art teacher died from rabies on November 22, about a month after a possible bat bite in her classroom; the incident highlights the importance of immediate medical treatment after contact with potentially rabid animals.
California Teacher Dies from Rabies After Possible Bat Bite
A California art teacher died from rabies on November 22, about a month after a possible bat bite in her classroom; the incident highlights the importance of immediate medical treatment after contact with potentially rabid animals.
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16% Bias Score
House Committee Backs COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory
A House Select Subcommittee report concluded COVID-19 likely originated from a lab accident in Wuhan, China, citing NIH funding of risky research and contradicting prevailing zoonotic theories; the report also criticized pandemic response measures but praised vaccine development.
House Committee Backs COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory
A House Select Subcommittee report concluded COVID-19 likely originated from a lab accident in Wuhan, China, citing NIH funding of risky research and contradicting prevailing zoonotic theories; the report also criticized pandemic response measures but praised vaccine development.
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60% Bias Score
Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Widespread Cucumber Recall
A salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has resulted in a recall across 35 states and parts of Canada, following recent recalls of eggs and whole cucumbers due to salmonella contamination, prompting concerns about food safety practices.
Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Widespread Cucumber Recall
A salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has resulted in a recall across 35 states and parts of Canada, following recent recalls of eggs and whole cucumbers due to salmonella contamination, prompting concerns about food safety practices.
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32% Bias Score
E. coli Outbreak Investigation Closed: McDonald's Addresses Food Safety Concerns
A U.S. government investigation into an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has concluded, determining no continued safety risk; the outbreak, starting October 22, sickened 104 people across 14 states, with one death and 34 hospitalizations, linked to recalled yellow oni...
E. coli Outbreak Investigation Closed: McDonald's Addresses Food Safety Concerns
A U.S. government investigation into an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has concluded, determining no continued safety risk; the outbreak, starting October 22, sickened 104 people across 14 states, with one death and 34 hospitalizations, linked to recalled yellow oni...
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36% Bias Score
AIDS Memorial Quilt Displayed at White House for World AIDS Day
President Biden displayed the AIDS Memorial Quilt on the White House lawn for World AIDS Day, honoring the 1.2 million Americans with HIV and the 40 million worldwide; the event highlighted government support for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
AIDS Memorial Quilt Displayed at White House for World AIDS Day
President Biden displayed the AIDS Memorial Quilt on the White House lawn for World AIDS Day, honoring the 1.2 million Americans with HIV and the 40 million worldwide; the event highlighted government support for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
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36% Bias Score