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Soaring Nitrous Oxide Poisonings in Germany Prompt Call for Nationwide Sales Ban
The Lower Saxony Chamber of Physicians is urging for a nationwide ban on nitrous oxide sales due to a drastic increase in poisonings, rising from an average of 2-3 cases annually before 2022 to 48 cases in 2024, with the new health minister supporting restrictions.
Soaring Nitrous Oxide Poisonings in Germany Prompt Call for Nationwide Sales Ban
The Lower Saxony Chamber of Physicians is urging for a nationwide ban on nitrous oxide sales due to a drastic increase in poisonings, rising from an average of 2-3 cases annually before 2022 to 48 cases in 2024, with the new health minister supporting restrictions.
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Alzheimer's Ranking, Tax Policy, and Healthcare Investment
Alzheimer's disease ranks sixth among causes of death in high-income countries like the U.S., a change attributed to increased life expectancy and medical progress, unlike low-income countries where tuberculosis remains prevalent; significant pharmaceutical investment since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Job...
U.S. Alzheimer's Ranking, Tax Policy, and Healthcare Investment
Alzheimer's disease ranks sixth among causes of death in high-income countries like the U.S., a change attributed to increased life expectancy and medical progress, unlike low-income countries where tuberculosis remains prevalent; significant pharmaceutical investment since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Job...
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56% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak and Vaccine Misinformation Surge in the US
Over 800 measles cases have been confirmed across the US this year, with Texas reporting over 624, linked to outbreaks in New Mexico and Kansas; misinformation about the vaccine, particularly among Republicans, is hampering public health efforts.
Measles Outbreak and Vaccine Misinformation Surge in the US
Over 800 measles cases have been confirmed across the US this year, with Texas reporting over 624, linked to outbreaks in New Mexico and Kansas; misinformation about the vaccine, particularly among Republicans, is hampering public health efforts.
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40% Bias Score
French City Funds Organic Food for Pregnant Women to Improve Child Health
A French city provides pregnant women with financial aid to buy organic produce from local farmers, aiming to improve child health and support local economies, addressing concerns about pesticide exposure.
French City Funds Organic Food for Pregnant Women to Improve Child Health
A French city provides pregnant women with financial aid to buy organic produce from local farmers, aiming to improve child health and support local economies, addressing concerns about pesticide exposure.
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40% Bias Score
FDA's Top Vaccine Official Resigns Amidst Agency Restructuring
Following an ultimatum from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA's top vaccine official, resigned on Friday, effective April 5th, citing a lack of support for truth and transparency under Kennedy's leadership; this comes amidst Kennedy's plan to cut 20,000 positions from the...
FDA's Top Vaccine Official Resigns Amidst Agency Restructuring
Following an ultimatum from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA's top vaccine official, resigned on Friday, effective April 5th, citing a lack of support for truth and transparency under Kennedy's leadership; this comes amidst Kennedy's plan to cut 20,000 positions from the...
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44% Bias Score
Overcrowding at Royal Free Hospital Exposes NHS Winter Pressures
BBC reporter Clive Myrie's visit to the Royal Free Hospital in London on February 13th, 2025, revealed overcrowded corridors, illustrating the intense winter pressures currently impacting the NHS.
Overcrowding at Royal Free Hospital Exposes NHS Winter Pressures
BBC reporter Clive Myrie's visit to the Royal Free Hospital in London on February 13th, 2025, revealed overcrowded corridors, illustrating the intense winter pressures currently impacting the NHS.
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28% Bias Score
FDA to Review, Potentially Remove, Children's Ingestible Fluoride Products
The FDA announced it will review ingestible fluoride prescription drugs for kids, aiming for removal by October 31, citing concerns regarding gut microbiome alteration and potential links to other health issues; this follows HHS Secretary Kennedy's call to end community water fluoridation, despite d...
FDA to Review, Potentially Remove, Children's Ingestible Fluoride Products
The FDA announced it will review ingestible fluoride prescription drugs for kids, aiming for removal by October 31, citing concerns regarding gut microbiome alteration and potential links to other health issues; this follows HHS Secretary Kennedy's call to end community water fluoridation, despite d...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration Reverses Decision to Defund Landmark Women's Health Study
The Trump administration reversed its decision to defund the 30-year Women's Health Initiative, a landmark study of over 160,000 women, after researchers announced the funding cuts and experts criticized the move; the restoration prevents the immediate disruption of this crucial research project.
Trump Administration Reverses Decision to Defund Landmark Women's Health Study
The Trump administration reversed its decision to defund the 30-year Women's Health Initiative, a landmark study of over 160,000 women, after researchers announced the funding cuts and experts criticized the move; the restoration prevents the immediate disruption of this crucial research project.
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56% Bias Score
Post-COVID Surge in Italian Depression: A Youth Mental Health Crisis
Post-COVID-19, Italy saw a significant rise in diagnosed depressive disorders (women: +6%, men: +3%), and a 25% increase in adolescent depression, reaching 40% among teenage girls, emphasizing the need for increased mental health support.
Post-COVID Surge in Italian Depression: A Youth Mental Health Crisis
Post-COVID-19, Italy saw a significant rise in diagnosed depressive disorders (women: +6%, men: +3%), and a 25% increase in adolescent depression, reaching 40% among teenage girls, emphasizing the need for increased mental health support.
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24% Bias Score
Germany: Strong Public Support for Nitrous Oxide Sales Ban to Minors
A Forsa survey shows 76% of German adults favor a nationwide ban on nitrous oxide sales to minors, mirroring existing local bans and pending federal legislation to address the drug's health risks and rising recreational use among young people.
Germany: Strong Public Support for Nitrous Oxide Sales Ban to Minors
A Forsa survey shows 76% of German adults favor a nationwide ban on nitrous oxide sales to minors, mirroring existing local bans and pending federal legislation to address the drug's health risks and rising recreational use among young people.
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32% Bias Score
Austria Tops Europe in Women's Health, Global Study Reveals Disparities
A new study ranks Austria as Europe's top country for women's health, based on a global index, revealing significant variations across the EU in mental and physical health, with increased stress and pain reported in several countries.
Austria Tops Europe in Women's Health, Global Study Reveals Disparities
A new study ranks Austria as Europe's top country for women's health, based on a global index, revealing significant variations across the EU in mental and physical health, with increased stress and pain reported in several countries.
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40% Bias Score
Study Links Bad Psychedelic Trips to Increased Mortality Risk
A Canadian study reveals a 2.6 times higher risk of death within five years for individuals experiencing severe adverse reactions to hallucinogens requiring emergency room visits, with suicide being the most common cause of death; the study highlights the potential dangers of unregulated psychedelic...
Study Links Bad Psychedelic Trips to Increased Mortality Risk
A Canadian study reveals a 2.6 times higher risk of death within five years for individuals experiencing severe adverse reactions to hallucinogens requiring emergency room visits, with suicide being the most common cause of death; the study highlights the potential dangers of unregulated psychedelic...
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52% Bias Score
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