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Record High in Youth Suicides in the Netherlands
In 2024, suicide deaths in the Netherlands reached a record high among women under 30 (117), while also being the leading cause of death among teenagers (20%). A total of 1,849 suicides were reported (1,250 men), averaging 5 daily deaths, with the highest rate among 50-59-year-olds.
Record High in Youth Suicides in the Netherlands
In 2024, suicide deaths in the Netherlands reached a record high among women under 30 (117), while also being the leading cause of death among teenagers (20%). A total of 1,849 suicides were reported (1,250 men), averaging 5 daily deaths, with the highest rate among 50-59-year-olds.
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36% Bias Score
Spain to Guarantee Healthy Hospital and Residence Meals
Spain launched a public consultation for a decree to guarantee healthy meals in hospitals and residences, mirroring school meal regulations to improve nutrition and reduce chronic diseases, responding to a public demand and WHO recommendations; the consultation lasts until June 21, 2025.
Spain to Guarantee Healthy Hospital and Residence Meals
Spain launched a public consultation for a decree to guarantee healthy meals in hospitals and residences, mirroring school meal regulations to improve nutrition and reduce chronic diseases, responding to a public demand and WHO recommendations; the consultation lasts until June 21, 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Causeway Hospital to Lose Emergency General Surgery
The Northern Health Trust proposes consolidating Emergency General Surgery services from Causeway Hospital to Antrim Area Hospital to address unsustainable duplication, despite significant public opposition and concerns about increased workload at Antrim.
Causeway Hospital to Lose Emergency General Surgery
The Northern Health Trust proposes consolidating Emergency General Surgery services from Causeway Hospital to Antrim Area Hospital to address unsustainable duplication, despite significant public opposition and concerns about increased workload at Antrim.
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44% Bias Score
H5N1 Avian Flu Pandemic Threat: Rapid Spread and Lack of Preparedness
H5N1 avian flu, currently spreading across continents and infecting mammals, including at least 70 humans with one death, raises serious pandemic concerns due to its rapid spread, past policy failures, and potential for increased transmissibility.
H5N1 Avian Flu Pandemic Threat: Rapid Spread and Lack of Preparedness
H5N1 avian flu, currently spreading across continents and infecting mammals, including at least 70 humans with one death, raises serious pandemic concerns due to its rapid spread, past policy failures, and potential for increased transmissibility.
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48% Bias Score
FDA Prioritizes COVID-19 Vaccine Approvals For High-Risk Groups
The FDA announced a revised approach to approving COVID-19 vaccines, prioritizing high-risk groups (65+ and those with health conditions) while mandating extensive new studies for others, potentially limiting access for healthy younger adults due to insurance changes.
FDA Prioritizes COVID-19 Vaccine Approvals For High-Risk Groups
The FDA announced a revised approach to approving COVID-19 vaccines, prioritizing high-risk groups (65+ and those with health conditions) while mandating extensive new studies for others, potentially limiting access for healthy younger adults due to insurance changes.
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48% Bias Score
Pakistan Heatwave: Hundreds Suffer Heatstroke Amidst Climate Change Concerns
A severe heatwave in Pakistan has caused temperatures to soar above 48°C in some areas, resulting in hundreds of heatstroke cases and overwhelming hospitals, with experts linking the frequency of these events to climate change.
Pakistan Heatwave: Hundreds Suffer Heatstroke Amidst Climate Change Concerns
A severe heatwave in Pakistan has caused temperatures to soar above 48°C in some areas, resulting in hundreds of heatstroke cases and overwhelming hospitals, with experts linking the frequency of these events to climate change.
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24% Bias Score
\"Rise in Scarlet Fever Cases in England Prompts UKHSA Warning\"\
The UKHSA has warned of a rise in scarlet fever cases in England, exceeding the five-year average with 12,176 confirmed cases between January and March 2024; parents are urged to be vigilant, and early antibiotic treatment is crucial to reduce complications and transmission.
\"Rise in Scarlet Fever Cases in England Prompts UKHSA Warning\"\
The UKHSA has warned of a rise in scarlet fever cases in England, exceeding the five-year average with 12,176 confirmed cases between January and March 2024; parents are urged to be vigilant, and early antibiotic treatment is crucial to reduce complications and transmission.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Nutrition Institute Cuts Services Amidst Government Budget Cuts
The Dutch National Institute for Nutrition (Voedingscentrum) faces a €3 million budget cut, resulting in 20 job losses and the cessation of nutritional advice for patients with chronic diseases. The institute will now focus primarily on prevention due to government austerity measures.
Dutch Nutrition Institute Cuts Services Amidst Government Budget Cuts
The Dutch National Institute for Nutrition (Voedingscentrum) faces a €3 million budget cut, resulting in 20 job losses and the cessation of nutritional advice for patients with chronic diseases. The institute will now focus primarily on prevention due to government austerity measures.
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44% Bias Score
WHO Adopts Pandemic Accord, Emphasizing Equitable Access
The World Health Assembly adopted the Pandemic Accord on May 22, 2024, creating new systems for pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response, with China playing a key role in negotiations and advocating for equitable access to health products for developing nations.
WHO Adopts Pandemic Accord, Emphasizing Equitable Access
The World Health Assembly adopted the Pandemic Accord on May 22, 2024, creating new systems for pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response, with China playing a key role in negotiations and advocating for equitable access to health products for developing nations.
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40% Bias Score
Pakistan Heatwave: Temperatures Soar Above 48°C, Hundreds Suffer Heatstroke
A scorching heatwave grips Pakistan, with temperatures reaching 48°C in Dadu and Jacobabad, causing hundreds of heatstroke cases and straining hospitals; experts link this to climate change and warn of a recurring pattern in South Asia.
Pakistan Heatwave: Temperatures Soar Above 48°C, Hundreds Suffer Heatstroke
A scorching heatwave grips Pakistan, with temperatures reaching 48°C in Dadu and Jacobabad, causing hundreds of heatstroke cases and straining hospitals; experts link this to climate change and warn of a recurring pattern in South Asia.
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20% Bias Score
COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Limited to High-Risk Groups
The Trump administration announced it will limit approval of seasonal COVID-19 shots to seniors and high-risk individuals, pending more data, causing concerns about access for those who want a fall booster, reversing the previous policy recommending annual shots for everyone over six months.
COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Limited to High-Risk Groups
The Trump administration announced it will limit approval of seasonal COVID-19 shots to seniors and high-risk individuals, pending more data, causing concerns about access for those who want a fall booster, reversing the previous policy recommending annual shots for everyone over six months.
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48% Bias Score
UK Launches World-First Gonorrhea Vaccine
The NHS in England will launch a world-first gonorrhea vaccine in August 2025, prioritizing gay and bisexual men due to rising infection rates and antibiotic resistance; the 4CMenB vaccine, repurposed from a meningococcal B vaccine, aims to cut new cases by 40 percent.
UK Launches World-First Gonorrhea Vaccine
The NHS in England will launch a world-first gonorrhea vaccine in August 2025, prioritizing gay and bisexual men due to rising infection rates and antibiotic resistance; the 4CMenB vaccine, repurposed from a meningococcal B vaccine, aims to cut new cases by 40 percent.
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44% Bias Score
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