Genital Herpes: 846 Million Infections, Rising Rates, and the Urgent Need for New Treatments
Globally, 846 million people aged 15-49 have genital herpes, with 42 million new infections yearly; rates are rising for HSV-1 in developed nations due to delayed childhood exposure, while dropping in sub-Saharan Africa due to HIV/AIDS interventions.
Genital Herpes: 846 Million Infections, Rising Rates, and the Urgent Need for New Treatments
Globally, 846 million people aged 15-49 have genital herpes, with 42 million new infections yearly; rates are rising for HSV-1 in developed nations due to delayed childhood exposure, while dropping in sub-Saharan Africa due to HIV/AIDS interventions.
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24% Bias Score
Retracted Hydroxychloroquine Study Highlights Risks of Premature Research and Misinformation
A 2020 study in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents promoting hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment was retracted due to ethical and methodological concerns raised by the authors and the publisher, Elsevier, impacting researchers' careers and leading to the revocation of the FDA's...
Retracted Hydroxychloroquine Study Highlights Risks of Premature Research and Misinformation
A 2020 study in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents promoting hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment was retracted due to ethical and methodological concerns raised by the authors and the publisher, Elsevier, impacting researchers' careers and leading to the revocation of the FDA's...
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48% Bias Score
European Cancer Survival Disparities Highlight Urgent Need for Improved Healthcare
In 2021, cancer caused 1.1 million deaths (21.6% of total deaths) in the European Union, with survival rates varying significantly by cancer type and country due to differences in diagnosis and treatment access. Data from 29 European countries (including 24 EU countries) shows disparities in cancer ...
European Cancer Survival Disparities Highlight Urgent Need for Improved Healthcare
In 2021, cancer caused 1.1 million deaths (21.6% of total deaths) in the European Union, with survival rates varying significantly by cancer type and country due to differences in diagnosis and treatment access. Data from 29 European countries (including 24 EU countries) shows disparities in cancer ...
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16% Bias Score
Children's Heart Health Declines at Age 10, Increasing Adult Disease Risk
Research reveals that children's heart health begins deteriorating around age 10 due to poor lifestyle choices, increasing their risk of heart attacks and strokes as adults; the study involved over 1,500 children aged 3-16 in Massachusetts.
Children's Heart Health Declines at Age 10, Increasing Adult Disease Risk
Research reveals that children's heart health begins deteriorating around age 10 due to poor lifestyle choices, increasing their risk of heart attacks and strokes as adults; the study involved over 1,500 children aged 3-16 in Massachusetts.
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44% Bias Score
Dozens of Mummies with Gold Tongues Unearthed in Egypt
A joint Egyptian-Spanish archaeological team discovered dozens of mummies with rare gold tongues and nails in Ptolemaic-era tombs near the ancient city of Oxyrhynchus in Egypt, shedding light on ancient Egyptian burial practices and beliefs.
Dozens of Mummies with Gold Tongues Unearthed in Egypt
A joint Egyptian-Spanish archaeological team discovered dozens of mummies with rare gold tongues and nails in Ptolemaic-era tombs near the ancient city of Oxyrhynchus in Egypt, shedding light on ancient Egyptian burial practices and beliefs.
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24% Bias Score
Microplastics Linked to Cancer and Other Health Risks in Major Scientific Review
A comprehensive review of 3000 studies links microplastic exposure to increased risks of lung and colon cancer, gut inflammation, and lung injury, prompting calls for immediate bans on single-use plastics to avert a major public health crisis.
Microplastics Linked to Cancer and Other Health Risks in Major Scientific Review
A comprehensive review of 3000 studies links microplastic exposure to increased risks of lung and colon cancer, gut inflammation, and lung injury, prompting calls for immediate bans on single-use plastics to avert a major public health crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Moon's Age Revised: 100 Million Years Older Than Previously Thought
A new study suggests the moon is 100 million years older than previously thought, forming 4.51 billion years ago, challenging the 4.35 billion-year timeline based on Apollo samples, due to a later re-melting event from Earth's gravity.
Moon's Age Revised: 100 Million Years Older Than Previously Thought
A new study suggests the moon is 100 million years older than previously thought, forming 4.51 billion years ago, challenging the 4.35 billion-year timeline based on Apollo samples, due to a later re-melting event from Earth's gravity.
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12% Bias Score
Huanghuai University's Tech Prevents Landslide Casualties, Saves Millions
Huanghuai University's high-tech achievements in landslide prediction successfully prevented casualties in two Shaanxi landslides (July 2022 and September 2023), and its industry collaborations saved enterprises over 300 million yuan.
Huanghuai University's Tech Prevents Landslide Casualties, Saves Millions
Huanghuai University's high-tech achievements in landslide prediction successfully prevented casualties in two Shaanxi landslides (July 2022 and September 2023), and its industry collaborations saved enterprises over 300 million yuan.
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40% Bias Score
Ancient DNA Study Challenges Syphilis Origin Story
A new study using genetic analysis of 8,000-year-old South American skeletons suggests that syphilis originated in the Americas, challenging the 'Columbian hypothesis' and highlighting the disease's long history and adaptability.
Ancient DNA Study Challenges Syphilis Origin Story
A new study using genetic analysis of 8,000-year-old South American skeletons suggests that syphilis originated in the Americas, challenging the 'Columbian hypothesis' and highlighting the disease's long history and adaptability.
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36% Bias Score
Retraction of 2020 Hydroxychloroquine COVID-19 Study Due to Ethical and Methodological Flaws
A 2020 study promoting hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment, published in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents and led by Philippe Gautret, has been retracted due to ethical concerns and methodological flaws, including a small sample size and issues with patient consent for azithro...
Retraction of 2020 Hydroxychloroquine COVID-19 Study Due to Ethical and Methodological Flaws
A 2020 study promoting hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment, published in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents and led by Philippe Gautret, has been retracted due to ethical concerns and methodological flaws, including a small sample size and issues with patient consent for azithro...
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52% Bias Score
1924: First Around-the-World Flight
In 1924, the U.S. Army Air Service completed the first around-the-world flight, covering 26,345 miles in 175 days using four modified Douglas World Cruiser biplanes, showcasing early aviation's risks and inspiring calls for future advancements.
1924: First Around-the-World Flight
In 1924, the U.S. Army Air Service completed the first around-the-world flight, covering 26,345 miles in 175 days using four modified Douglas World Cruiser biplanes, showcasing early aviation's risks and inspiring calls for future advancements.
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44% Bias Score
Metacognition Improves Student Learning: Nord Anglia's Global Initiative
Nord Anglia Education's 2023 initiative, in collaboration with Boston College, embedded metacognitive practices across 27 schools in 17 countries, resulting in significant improvements in student creativity, collaboration, and independence, according to a 2024 survey of over 2,400 students and 389 t...
Metacognition Improves Student Learning: Nord Anglia's Global Initiative
Nord Anglia Education's 2023 initiative, in collaboration with Boston College, embedded metacognitive practices across 27 schools in 17 countries, resulting in significant improvements in student creativity, collaboration, and independence, according to a 2024 survey of over 2,400 students and 389 t...
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40% Bias Score