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Industrial Chemical BTMPS Found Widely Contaminating Illicit Fentanyl in US
A study in JAMA reveals the presence of BTMPS, an industrial chemical, as a frequent contaminant in illicit fentanyl across the US, raising concerns about health consequences and overdose risks due to its toxicity and unpredictable levels, averaging 8.6% but sometimes exceeding 56% by mass.
Industrial Chemical BTMPS Found Widely Contaminating Illicit Fentanyl in US
A study in JAMA reveals the presence of BTMPS, an industrial chemical, as a frequent contaminant in illicit fentanyl across the US, raising concerns about health consequences and overdose risks due to its toxicity and unpredictable levels, averaging 8.6% but sometimes exceeding 56% by mass.
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20% Bias Score
Record High of 12 Million UK Adults Have Diabetes or Prediabetes
A record 12 million UK adults—one in five—have diabetes or prediabetes, with 4.6 million diagnosed diabetes cases and 1.3 million undiagnosed type 2 diabetes cases, highlighting a need for increased preventative measures and early detection programs, reflecting global trends showing 828 million case...
Record High of 12 Million UK Adults Have Diabetes or Prediabetes
A record 12 million UK adults—one in five—have diabetes or prediabetes, with 4.6 million diagnosed diabetes cases and 1.3 million undiagnosed type 2 diabetes cases, highlighting a need for increased preventative measures and early detection programs, reflecting global trends showing 828 million case...
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40% Bias Score
Legal Loophole Exposes Children to Marijuana Ads on Social Media
A legal loophole permits marijuana ads on social media, exposing minors to enticing marketing that correlates with increased cannabis use and potential developmental harm, despite industry claims of supporting "reasonable restrictions.
Legal Loophole Exposes Children to Marijuana Ads on Social Media
A legal loophole permits marijuana ads on social media, exposing minors to enticing marketing that correlates with increased cannabis use and potential developmental harm, despite industry claims of supporting "reasonable restrictions.
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56% Bias Score
Semaglutide Shows Promise in Reducing Alcohol Consumption
A US study found that semaglutide injections reduced alcohol consumption by 41% in 48 adults with alcohol use disorder over nine weeks, suggesting a potential new treatment; however, further research is needed.
Semaglutide Shows Promise in Reducing Alcohol Consumption
A US study found that semaglutide injections reduced alcohol consumption by 41% in 48 adults with alcohol use disorder over nine weeks, suggesting a potential new treatment; however, further research is needed.
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36% Bias Score
New York Reports Fourth US Case of Less Lethal Monkeypox Strain
New York State confirmed a clade Ib monkeypox case, the fourth in the US since November 15, raising concerns despite its low fatality rate and lack of community spread, unlike the ongoing clade II outbreak.
New York Reports Fourth US Case of Less Lethal Monkeypox Strain
New York State confirmed a clade Ib monkeypox case, the fourth in the US since November 15, raising concerns despite its low fatality rate and lack of community spread, unlike the ongoing clade II outbreak.
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48% Bias Score
Texas Measles Outbreak Highlights Risk of Low Vaccination Rates
A measles outbreak in Gaines County, Texas, has infected 24 unvaccinated residents, nine of whom are hospitalized; this is linked to one of the state's highest rates of vaccine exemptions and reflects a nationwide trend of declining vaccination rates that threatens herd immunity.
Texas Measles Outbreak Highlights Risk of Low Vaccination Rates
A measles outbreak in Gaines County, Texas, has infected 24 unvaccinated residents, nine of whom are hospitalized; this is linked to one of the state's highest rates of vaccine exemptions and reflects a nationwide trend of declining vaccination rates that threatens herd immunity.
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40% Bias Score
Whooping Cough Deaths Rise to Highest Level in Almost a Decade
The US saw 10 whooping cough deaths in 2024, the highest in almost a decade, alongside 35,435 cases; Pennsylvania and Wisconsin had the most cases; a 27 percent increase in cases was reported week-over-week in 2025, and decreased vaccination rates are a contributing factor.
Whooping Cough Deaths Rise to Highest Level in Almost a Decade
The US saw 10 whooping cough deaths in 2024, the highest in almost a decade, alongside 35,435 cases; Pennsylvania and Wisconsin had the most cases; a 27 percent increase in cases was reported week-over-week in 2025, and decreased vaccination rates are a contributing factor.
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40% Bias Score
Portugal's Collapsing Healthcare System: Staff Shortages and Excessive Wait Times
Portugal's healthcare system is collapsing due to emergency room closures, severe staff shortages causing wait times exceeding 30 hours, and a flawed triage system; the government's May 2024 emergency plan has yet to produce significant improvements, while only 49% of Portuguese citizens are satisfi...
Portugal's Collapsing Healthcare System: Staff Shortages and Excessive Wait Times
Portugal's healthcare system is collapsing due to emergency room closures, severe staff shortages causing wait times exceeding 30 hours, and a flawed triage system; the government's May 2024 emergency plan has yet to produce significant improvements, while only 49% of Portuguese citizens are satisfi...
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Foreign Aid Pause Cripples Global Health Initiatives
The U.S. pause on foreign aid, impacting programs fighting polio, HIV, and other diseases, has caused an immediate stop to HIV services in 50 countries, leaving almost 60,000 people in Myanmar without access to care; the WHO is seeking solutions, including a $50 billion endowment.
U.S. Foreign Aid Pause Cripples Global Health Initiatives
The U.S. pause on foreign aid, impacting programs fighting polio, HIV, and other diseases, has caused an immediate stop to HIV services in 50 countries, leaving almost 60,000 people in Myanmar without access to care; the WHO is seeking solutions, including a $50 billion endowment.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Severe Air Pollution: 50% of Berlin's Feinstaub from Poland
Due to a high-pressure system over Northern Europe, Germany is experiencing severely poor air quality with Feinstaub levels exceeding 50 micrograms per cubic meter at 19 stations; the Umweltbundesamt recommends avoiding strenuous outdoor activities, with approximately 50 percent of Berlin's Feinstau...
Germany's Severe Air Pollution: 50% of Berlin's Feinstaub from Poland
Due to a high-pressure system over Northern Europe, Germany is experiencing severely poor air quality with Feinstaub levels exceeding 50 micrograms per cubic meter at 19 stations; the Umweltbundesamt recommends avoiding strenuous outdoor activities, with approximately 50 percent of Berlin's Feinstau...
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40% Bias Score
Huelva's Industrial Pollution Linked to Elevated Heavy Metal Levels in Residents
A study of toenails from 55 Huelva residents reveals significantly higher levels of heavy metals, directly linking industrial pollution near phosphogypsum ponds and chemical plants to elevated health risks, evidenced by higher mortality rates from heart disease and cancer compared to national averag...
Huelva's Industrial Pollution Linked to Elevated Heavy Metal Levels in Residents
A study of toenails from 55 Huelva residents reveals significantly higher levels of heavy metals, directly linking industrial pollution near phosphogypsum ponds and chemical plants to elevated health risks, evidenced by higher mortality rates from heart disease and cancer compared to national averag...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Mental Healthcare Facing Long Waiting Times
Mental healthcare waiting times in the Netherlands are significantly exceeding targets, with patients facing delays of up to 28 weeks for personality disorders, 25 weeks for obsessive-compulsive disorders, and 23 weeks for eating disorders, while only those with mild issues, like burnout, often rece...
Dutch Mental Healthcare Facing Long Waiting Times
Mental healthcare waiting times in the Netherlands are significantly exceeding targets, with patients facing delays of up to 28 weeks for personality disorders, 25 weeks for obsessive-compulsive disorders, and 23 weeks for eating disorders, while only those with mild issues, like burnout, often rece...
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36% Bias Score
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