NHS England Chief Faces Criticism Over Reform Plans
Two UK parliamentary committees criticized Amanda Pritchard, CEO of NHS England, for lacking the "drive and dynamism" to reform the NHS, citing vague answers and raising concerns about potential cuts to women's health services and learning disability support.
NHS England Chief Faces Criticism Over Reform Plans
Two UK parliamentary committees criticized Amanda Pritchard, CEO of NHS England, for lacking the "drive and dynamism" to reform the NHS, citing vague answers and raising concerns about potential cuts to women's health services and learning disability support.
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60% Bias Score
EU Commission to Respond to Abortion Access Initiative
A European Citizens' Initiative demanding accessible and legal abortion services across the EU, exceeding one million signatures from 15 member states, requires a formal response from the European Commission, which may propose legislation harmonizing reproductive rights within the EU or utilize the ...
EU Commission to Respond to Abortion Access Initiative
A European Citizens' Initiative demanding accessible and legal abortion services across the EU, exceeding one million signatures from 15 member states, requires a formal response from the European Commission, which may propose legislation harmonizing reproductive rights within the EU or utilize the ...
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44% Bias Score
Long COVID Risk Higher in Women; SARS-CoV-2 Link to ME/CFS Found
Two studies using data from the NIH's RECOVER initiative found women have a 31% higher risk of long COVID than men, particularly those aged 40-54 and 55+, and that 4.5% of those infected with SARS-CoV-2 developed ME/CFS, versus 0.6% of uninfected individuals.
Long COVID Risk Higher in Women; SARS-CoV-2 Link to ME/CFS Found
Two studies using data from the NIH's RECOVER initiative found women have a 31% higher risk of long COVID than men, particularly those aged 40-54 and 55+, and that 4.5% of those infected with SARS-CoV-2 developed ME/CFS, versus 0.6% of uninfected individuals.
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28% Bias Score
Cervical Screening Saves Life: 10-Year Cancer Survivor Urges Increased Testing
Ali Alcock's routine cervical screening test in 2015 detected cervical cancer at age 37, leading to successful treatment and a 10-year remission; she now advocates for increased screening rates, highlighting the test's life-saving potential despite the low 69% participation rate in Wales between Apr...
Cervical Screening Saves Life: 10-Year Cancer Survivor Urges Increased Testing
Ali Alcock's routine cervical screening test in 2015 detected cervical cancer at age 37, leading to successful treatment and a 10-year remission; she now advocates for increased screening rates, highlighting the test's life-saving potential despite the low 69% participation rate in Wales between Apr...
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44% Bias Score
Australian Survey Exposes Gender Bias in Access to Permanent Contraception
An Australian survey found widespread gender bias in healthcare, with women facing significant barriers to accessing permanent contraception, including dismissal of their requests and unreasonable requirements for consent, highlighting systemic inequality in reproductive healthcare.
Australian Survey Exposes Gender Bias in Access to Permanent Contraception
An Australian survey found widespread gender bias in healthcare, with women facing significant barriers to accessing permanent contraception, including dismissal of their requests and unreasonable requirements for consent, highlighting systemic inequality in reproductive healthcare.
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56% Bias Score
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in outcomes for Black women and the importance of early detection and patient advocacy.
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Sharply Among Young US Women
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in outcomes for Black women and the importance of early detection and patient advocacy.
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44% Bias Score
EU Obligated to Respond to Abortion Access Initiative
A European Citizens' Initiative demanding EU-wide access to safe and legal abortion has exceeded one million signatures from 15 member states, obligating the European Commission to respond; while most EU nations allow abortion, Poland and Malta have stricter rules, highlighting a fragmented approach...
EU Obligated to Respond to Abortion Access Initiative
A European Citizens' Initiative demanding EU-wide access to safe and legal abortion has exceeded one million signatures from 15 member states, obligating the European Commission to respond; while most EU nations allow abortion, Poland and Malta have stricter rules, highlighting a fragmented approach...
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40% Bias Score
EU Faces Pressure to Guarantee Abortion Access Across Member States
A European citizens' initiative advocating for accessible, legal abortion across the EU has exceeded the required signatures, prompting the European Commission to respond, potentially leading to EU-wide legislation despite national variations in abortion laws.
EU Faces Pressure to Guarantee Abortion Access Across Member States
A European citizens' initiative advocating for accessible, legal abortion across the EU has exceeded the required signatures, prompting the European Commission to respond, potentially leading to EU-wide legislation despite national variations in abortion laws.
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20% Bias Score
Midlife Collision: How Overlapping Life Transitions Impact Women's Well-being and Careers
The "midlife collision," a term describing the convergence of perimenopause/menopause, caregiving, career demands, and other life transitions for many Western women, is impacting their careers and well-being, prompting calls for workplace flexibility and societal changes to address the unequal distr...
Midlife Collision: How Overlapping Life Transitions Impact Women's Well-being and Careers
The "midlife collision," a term describing the convergence of perimenopause/menopause, caregiving, career demands, and other life transitions for many Western women, is impacting their careers and well-being, prompting calls for workplace flexibility and societal changes to address the unequal distr...
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40% Bias Score
Women Ditch Pill for Fertility Apps: Challenges and Risks
A BBC report reveals women's struggles with hormonal contraception leading some to use fertility tracking apps, despite the higher risk of unintended pregnancies; this highlights the need for better contraceptive choices and support.
Women Ditch Pill for Fertility Apps: Challenges and Risks
A BBC report reveals women's struggles with hormonal contraception leading some to use fertility tracking apps, despite the higher risk of unintended pregnancies; this highlights the need for better contraceptive choices and support.
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52% Bias Score
Cancer Rates Soar Among Young Women: A Growing Gender Disparity
British women under 50 are 70% more likely to develop cancer than men of the same age, a disparity exacerbated by rising rates of breast and thyroid cancers in women and falling rates of certain cancers in men; lifestyle factors like increased alcohol consumption and obesity also play a role.
Cancer Rates Soar Among Young Women: A Growing Gender Disparity
British women under 50 are 70% more likely to develop cancer than men of the same age, a disparity exacerbated by rising rates of breast and thyroid cancers in women and falling rates of certain cancers in men; lifestyle factors like increased alcohol consumption and obesity also play a role.
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56% Bias Score
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Among Young Women in US, Underscoring Health Disparities
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in mortality rates between Black and White women and underscoring the need for enhanced research and tailored treatment app...
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Among Young Women in US, Underscoring Health Disparities
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in mortality rates between Black and White women and underscoring the need for enhanced research and tailored treatment app...
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32% Bias Score