Don Rauf

Don Rauf is a seasoned health writer with over 12 years of experience. His work has been featured in numerous reputable publications such as HealthDay, CBS News, and WebMD. He has a background in reporting on various medical topics including cardiology, diabetes, lung cancer, and more. The author lives in Seattle, Washington.

Biography:  https://www.everydayhealth.com/authors/don-rauf/

97%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

98%

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  • The author has a background in health reporting and has been featured in multiple reputable publications.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

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  • There are no clear conflicts of interest identified in the author's work.

Contradictions

86%

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  • In one article, the author states that COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 39 states and territories but also mentions that no states are seeing a decline or likely decline. This is contradictory.
  • The author reports increasing emergency room visits due to COVID-19 but does not specify which hospitals or regions, making the information difficult to verify.

Deceptions

95%

Examples:

  • The author cites personal anecdotes and opinions from social media without verifying the information, which can be misleading.
  • The author uses sensational language to describe the COVID-19 situation, such as 'COVID summer surge', which may mislead readers into thinking there is a more urgent situation than described.

Recent Articles

Mounjaro Outperforms Ozempic in Weight Loss: Study Finds 7% Greater Average Loss After One Year

Mounjaro Outperforms Ozempic in Weight Loss: Study Finds 7% Greater Average Loss After One Year

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 In a JAMA Internal Medicine study, researchers compared outcomes of over 18,000 US patients on Eli Lilly's Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Novo Nordisk's Ozempic (semaglutide), finding that Mounjaro led to greater weight loss with 81.8% vs. 66.5% achieving five percent or more weight loss, and an average seven percent greater weight loss at twelve months.
Rising COVID-19 Cases in Chicago and the US: The Role of FLiRT and LB.1 Variants

Rising COVID-19 Cases in Chicago and the US: The Role of FLiRT and LB.1 Variants

Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 COVID-19 cases surge in Chicago and the US due to contagious FLiRT variants, with six out of seven sewershed areas in Chicago experiencing a rise. The CDC recommends an updated COVID-19 vaccine for everyone ages 6 months and older this fall, while urging precautions for the elderly and immunocompromised.
CDC Warns of Summer COVID-19 Surge: Test Positivity Rises in 34 States, New Variants Spreading

CDC Warns of Summer COVID-19 Surge: Test Positivity Rises in 34 States, New Variants Spreading

Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 As the summer travel season kicks off, COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the US with a 0.8% increase in test positivity from the previous week. The Western region, particularly along the West Coast, is experiencing significant increases in COVID-19 wastewater levels and test positivity rates. Experts advise senior citizens and those with respiratory diseases to wear masks on airplanes due to the spread of contagious sub-variants. Vaccination rates have declined in some areas, contributing to a summer surge driven by the dominant KP.3 variant, which makes up 25% of cases in the US.

Increase in Pediatric Pneumonia Cases Not Linked to New Illness

Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023 Increase in pediatric pneumonia cases, referred to as 'white lung syndrome,' reported in Warren County, Ohio. 'White lung syndrome' is not a new illness, but a term used to describe pneumonia. Main types of pathogens detected in Ohio are streptococcus pneumonia, adenovirus, and mycoplasma pneumonia. Health experts recommend vaccinations, hand hygiene, wearing masks, and avoiding crowded places to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses.