Fenit Nirappil

Fenit Nirappil is an American journalist who has written extensively about health and medicine. She has a particular focus on the impact of chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity on young adults in the United States.

Biography:  https://www.yahoo.com/news/diabetes-obesity-rising-young-americans-162847194.html

54%

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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

75%

Examples:

  • Lisa Savage's statement implies that isolation is necessary for high-risk individuals, which may not be entirely accurate based on current scientific evidence.
  • The article selectively reports on New York as a state that still requires paid leave for covid isolation while ignoring other states or countries with similar policies in place.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Supporters of the new guidance say it's the right move, reflecting the reality that many people with covid are not isolating and the threat of severe illness has dimmed as a result of vaccination.
  • The forthcoming change in CDC guidance brings covid-19 in line with recommendations for other respiratory viruses.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • People with compromised immune systems worry that co-workers will return to the office while they're still contagious.
  • The forthcoming change in CDC guidance says people could return to school and work if they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication and mild improving symptoms.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • Lisa Savage's statement implies that isolation is necessary for high-risk individuals, which may not be entirely accurate based on current scientific evidence.
  • The article selectively reports on New York as a state that still requires paid leave for covid isolation while ignoring other states or countries with similar policies in place.

Recent Articles

Moderna's Promising Two-in-One Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine: Higher Immune Responses in Late-Stage Trials

Moderna's Promising Two-in-One Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine: Higher Immune Responses in Late-Stage Trials

Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 Moderna's experimental two-in-one vaccine, mRNA-1083, shows higher immune responses to both flu strains and SARS-CoV-2 in older adults compared to separate vaccines in a late-stage clinical trial. The combination shot could offer convenience and potentially hit the market as early as fall 2025.
New Covid-19 Variant KP.2 Accounts for 30% of New Infections in US: What It Means and How to Stay Protected

New Covid-19 Variant KP.2 Accounts for 30% of New Infections in US: What It Means and How to Stay Protected

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 A new Covid-19 variant, KP.2, now accounts for 30% of new infections in the US and is part of the Omicron family. The CDC advises immunocompromised individuals and the elderly to stay vigilant as cases rise, but there's a lack of federal pressure to limit transmission or declare a surge. Experts urge everyone to stay updated with vaccinations and boosters, yet public focus on other issues may lead to complacency.
Biden Administration Announces Plans to Reschedule Cannabis: From Schedule I to III

Biden Administration Announces Plans to Reschedule Cannabis: From Schedule I to III

Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 The Biden administration announced plans to loosen federal cannabis restrictions, moving marijuana from schedule I to schedule III on the Controlled Substances Act. This decision follows a review by the Department of Health and Human Services concluding that marijuana has medical benefits and potential for abuse. The change could support Biden among young voters, ease research, and grow the legal cannabis industry projected to reach $70 billion by 2030. However, public comment period and lawsuits are expected.
Three Women Contract HIV from Vampire Facials at Unlicensed New Mexico Spa: First Cosmetic Procedure-Related HIV Outbreak Identified

Three Women Contract HIV from Vampire Facials at Unlicensed New Mexico Spa: First Cosmetic Procedure-Related HIV Outbreak Identified

Broke On: Wednesday, 25 April 2018 Three women contracted HIV from vampire facials at an unlicensed Albuquerque spa, marking the first known outbreak from cosmetic procedures. The CDC investigated and found that the owner, Maria de Lourdes Ramos De Ruiz, practiced medicine without a license and did not follow proper infection control practices.

Mpox Outbreak in Congo: Challenges and Global Implications

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing a significant outbreak of mpox, with the disease spreading to previously unaffected regions. This outbreak marks the first confirmed cases of sexually transmitted mpox. The government of Congo has not requested to purchase or receive donations of mpox vaccines or treatments, and there are regulatory barriers preventing their clearance.