Trump Nominates RFK Jr. for HHS Secretary: Public Health Reform Sparks Debate
President Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS Secretary has sparked debate due to his focus on public health issues like childhood obesity (over 20%), environmental toxins, and vaccine concerns, but also his reformist stance and potential conflicts with the pharmaceutical and food in...
Trump Nominates RFK Jr. for HHS Secretary: Public Health Reform Sparks Debate
President Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS Secretary has sparked debate due to his focus on public health issues like childhood obesity (over 20%), environmental toxins, and vaccine concerns, but also his reformist stance and potential conflicts with the pharmaceutical and food in...
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60% Bias Score
Kennedy Cousin Urges Rejection of RFK Jr.'s Health Secretary Nomination
Caroline Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s cousin, sent a letter to senators urging them to reject his nomination as health secretary, citing his history of spreading misinformation about vaccines, his past behavior, and his financial conflicts of interest.
Kennedy Cousin Urges Rejection of RFK Jr.'s Health Secretary Nomination
Caroline Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s cousin, sent a letter to senators urging them to reject his nomination as health secretary, citing his history of spreading misinformation about vaccines, his past behavior, and his financial conflicts of interest.
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56% Bias Score
Kennedy's HHS Nomination Hearing Sparks Public Health Debate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing for the HHS leadership is on Wednesday; his controversial stances on vaccines, food additives, and fluoride contradict scientific consensus, raising concerns about potential policy shifts impacting public health.
Kennedy's HHS Nomination Hearing Sparks Public Health Debate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing for the HHS leadership is on Wednesday; his controversial stances on vaccines, food additives, and fluoride contradict scientific consensus, raising concerns about potential policy shifts impacting public health.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Controversial Cabinet Nominees Face Senate Scrutiny
President Donald Trump's controversial Cabinet nominees—Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Kash Patel—face Senate confirmation hearings this week, sparking heated debate over their qualifications and past actions.
Trump's Controversial Cabinet Nominees Face Senate Scrutiny
President Donald Trump's controversial Cabinet nominees—Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Kash Patel—face Senate confirmation hearings this week, sparking heated debate over their qualifications and past actions.
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48% Bias Score
COVID-19: Five Years Later—Deaths, Variants, and Lingering Impacts
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, over 20 million deaths are estimated, with the Omicron variant currently dominant; however, scientists are developing new vaccines and researching the lingering effects of long COVID.
COVID-19: Five Years Later—Deaths, Variants, and Lingering Impacts
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, over 20 million deaths are estimated, with the Omicron variant currently dominant; however, scientists are developing new vaccines and researching the lingering effects of long COVID.
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28% Bias Score
COVID-19 Pandemic: 20 Million Deaths, Ongoing Evolution, and Long-Term Health Impacts
The COVID-19 pandemic, originating in Wuhan, China in late 2019, has caused an estimated 20 million deaths globally, exposed global health inequities, and resulted in the debilitating condition known as "long COVID," despite the development of effective vaccines.
COVID-19 Pandemic: 20 Million Deaths, Ongoing Evolution, and Long-Term Health Impacts
The COVID-19 pandemic, originating in Wuhan, China in late 2019, has caused an estimated 20 million deaths globally, exposed global health inequities, and resulted in the debilitating condition known as "long COVID," despite the development of effective vaccines.
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16% Bias Score
RFK Jr. and Sanders Clash During Heated HHS Confirmation Hearing
During his HHS confirmation hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clashed with Senator Bernie Sanders over campaign finance and healthcare policy, accusing Sanders of accepting pharmaceutical money while Sanders countered with claims of donations from workers, not corporate PACs, and highlighted his record...
RFK Jr. and Sanders Clash During Heated HHS Confirmation Hearing
During his HHS confirmation hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clashed with Senator Bernie Sanders over campaign finance and healthcare policy, accusing Sanders of accepting pharmaceutical money while Sanders countered with claims of donations from workers, not corporate PACs, and highlighted his record...
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44% Bias Score
Kennedy's HHS Nomination Hearing Sparks Concerns
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary saw senators question his views on vaccines, abortion, and environmental issues, raising concerns about his stance conflicting with scientific consensus and established medical knowledge. His past comments on vaccines, pesticides, and ab...
Kennedy's HHS Nomination Hearing Sparks Concerns
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary saw senators question his views on vaccines, abortion, and environmental issues, raising concerns about his stance conflicting with scientific consensus and established medical knowledge. His past comments on vaccines, pesticides, and ab...
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56% Bias Score
Senators Prep for Kennedy Hearings, Addressing Anti-Vaccine Concerns
Democratic senators held a roundtable with health experts to prepare for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS secretary confirmation hearings, focusing on countering his anti-vaccine views and misinformation, such as the false claim linking vaccines to autism, to prevent potential damage to public health.
Senators Prep for Kennedy Hearings, Addressing Anti-Vaccine Concerns
Democratic senators held a roundtable with health experts to prepare for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS secretary confirmation hearings, focusing on countering his anti-vaccine views and misinformation, such as the false claim linking vaccines to autism, to prevent potential damage to public health.
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52% Bias Score
Repurposing Existing Drugs Shows Promise in Dementia Treatment
A study analyzing data from over 130 million individuals found an association between antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and a reduced risk of dementia, suggesting that infections may trigger the disease and highlighting the potential of drug repurposing to accelerate treatment development.
Repurposing Existing Drugs Shows Promise in Dementia Treatment
A study analyzing data from over 130 million individuals found an association between antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and a reduced risk of dementia, suggesting that infections may trigger the disease and highlighting the potential of drug repurposing to accelerate treatment development.
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16% Bias Score
COVID-19 at Five Years: Evolving Virus, Uncertain Origin, and Lingering Health Impacts
Five years after the initial COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China, the pandemic's global death toll is estimated to be over 20 million, with the virus continuing to evolve and long COVID impacting millions. The origin remains uncertain, hampered by lack of transparency from China.
COVID-19 at Five Years: Evolving Virus, Uncertain Origin, and Lingering Health Impacts
Five years after the initial COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China, the pandemic's global death toll is estimated to be over 20 million, with the virus continuing to evolve and long COVID impacting millions. The origin remains uncertain, hampered by lack of transparency from China.
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12% Bias Score
2025 Public Health Outlook: Bird Flu, Social Media, Weight-Loss Drugs, and Vaccine Progress
The year 2025 may see rising bird flu cases, potentially signaling human-to-human transmission; increased regulation of adolescent social media use due to its mental health impact; growing awareness of weight-loss drugs' side effects; and progress in preventing cervical cancer and malaria deaths thr...
2025 Public Health Outlook: Bird Flu, Social Media, Weight-Loss Drugs, and Vaccine Progress
The year 2025 may see rising bird flu cases, potentially signaling human-to-human transmission; increased regulation of adolescent social media use due to its mental health impact; growing awareness of weight-loss drugs' side effects; and progress in preventing cervical cancer and malaria deaths thr...
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44% Bias Score