Adriana Diaz

Adriana Diaz is a features reporter with a passion for covering culture, lifestyle, entertainment, celebrity and New York City-related topics. She has experience working at the Daily Mail Online, The Sun, Best Life Online and TMX.news after graduating from Boston University. Her work includes exploring everything from dating trends to Gen Z's latest concerns. She is dedicated to providing insightful articles that engage readers with timely and relevant content.

Biography:  https://nypost.com/author/adriana-diaz/

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

86%

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  • GLP-1 drugs appear to alter the motivational dopamine systems, dampening but not eliminating desires.
  • He also shared that a decreased libido while on GLP-1 drugs is conceivable.
  • STI rates have risen sharply across the country since COVID lockdown restrictions were lifted.
  • The majority of the women (55%) said they slept about six hours and 30 minutes each night, but 14% reported getting less than five hours of shut-eye on a regular basis.
  • The most alarming concerns revolve around syphilis cases

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Additionally, the article mentions Dr. Laura Gould's personal connection to SUDC through her daughter Maria and how this led her team at NYU Langone to establish a registry for SUDC cases.
  • The study found a link between screen time and developmental delays in children.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • <br>Viruses contaminating urine and feces can be aerosolized in building restrooms during toilet flushing.<br>
  • Toilet flushes produce aerosols that could carry pathogenic viruses to various surfaces in the restroom.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author claims that women who sleep less than five hours every night increase their risk for cardiovascular disease by 72%. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article. The study only found a correlation between insufficient sleep and an increased risk of heart disease but did not establish causation.
  • The author uses sensationalist language such as 'out of control' to create a sense of urgency and alarm without providing any context or evidence for this claim.

Recent Articles

GLP-1 Agonists: Transformative Weight Loss Drugs with Unexpected Health Benefits - From Smoking Addiction to Mental Health and Alzheimer's Prevention

GLP-1 Agonists: Transformative Weight Loss Drugs with Unexpected Health Benefits - From Smoking Addiction to Mental Health and Alzheimer's Prevention

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 GLP-1 agonists, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, are transformative weight loss drugs with unexpected benefits beyond shedding pounds. These medications impact mental health by prolonging satiety and potentially reducing the urge to smoke. However, concerns over psychiatric side effects have emerged. Experts suggest that patients may not be getting sufficient nutrients on these appetite-suppressing drugs, contributing to reported side effects. GLP-1 agonists also show promise in treating obesity, reducing heart attack and stroke risk, improving fertility, and preventing Alzheimer's disease.
Women's Health: Long-Term Sleep Issues Linked to Heart Disease

Women's Health: Long-Term Sleep Issues Linked to Heart Disease

Broke On: Tuesday, 20 February 2024 New study reveals long-term sleep issues and heart disease are closely linked for women. Women with chronic insomnia or who slept less than 5 hours a night had a higher risk of heart disease.
STI Epidemic in the US: Syphilis Cases Up by Nearly 80% Since 2018, Gonorrhea Declines for First Time in a Decade

STI Epidemic in the US: Syphilis Cases Up by Nearly 80% Since 2018, Gonorrhea Declines for First Time in a Decade

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 The United States is facing a growing epidemic of sexually transmitted infections, with syphilis cases up by nearly 80% among adults since 2018. Reported chlamydia cases remain at a record high level while gonorrhea cases have declined for the first time in over a decade. Both syphilis and gonorrhea can be deadly if left untreated.
Toilet Flushing and Viral Contamination: What You Need to Know

Toilet Flushing and Viral Contamination: What You Need to Know

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 A new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control examines the impact of closing the toilet lid before flushing on cross-contamination levels. The study found that people with COVID-19 have severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in their feces and urine, which may be released during toilet flushing and contaminate surfaces. However, the researchers also discovered that closing the lid before flushing did not significantly reduce cross-contamination levels on bathroom surfaces. Instead of focusing solely on keeping the toilet lid closed, it is recommended to disinfect toilets and nearby surfaces regularly to prevent viral contamination.
Screen Time Linked to Sensory Processing Differences in Children as Young as 12 Months Old

Screen Time Linked to Sensory Processing Differences in Children as Young as 12 Months Old

Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that each extra hour of daily screen exposure per day was associated with around a 20% increased likelihood of sensory processing differences after 18 months. Children who watched any television or DVDs at 12 months were twice as likely by age three to experience these issues, which can be seen in conditions like autism and ADHD. Parents should limit their child's screen time until they reach the age of three.
New Study Sheds Light on Sudden Death Syndrome in Children

New Study Sheds Light on Sudden Death Syndrome in Children

Broke On: Saturday, 06 January 2024 New study suggests seizures during sleep may be responsible for some sudden deaths in children with SIDS. Researchers analyzed home monitoring video of seven sleeping toddlers and found five died shortly after movements deemed a brief seizure.

First Case of 'Zombie Deer Disease' Confirmed at Yellowstone National Park

Broke On: Saturday, 18 November 2023 First case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) confirmed at Yellowstone National Park. 10-15% of mule deer near Cody, Wyoming, that migrate into Yellowstone during the summer have CWD. No reported cases of humans contracting the disease.