Saba Aziz

Saba Aziz is a national online journalist based in Toronto. She covers health and other topics for Global News. Previously, she worked at Al Jazeera English focusing on the Middle East, South Asia, women's rights and the COVID-19 pandemic. Saba has written extensively about sports and covered major international sports events in Qatar.

Biography:  https://globalnews.ca/author/saba-aziz/

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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

85%

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  • The same study also found that a greater intake of ultra-processed foods is tied to a 12% higher risk of cognitive impairment.
  • Ultra-processed foods, like pop, hot dogs and candies, have been linked to poor brain health outcomes including stroke and cognitive decline.

Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

Man Undergoes First Awake Kidney Transplant at Northwestern Medicine

Man Undergoes First Awake Kidney Transplant at Northwestern Medicine

Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 In a medical first, 28-year-old John Nicholas underwent an awake kidney transplant at Northwestern Medicine in May 2024. Using single-spinal anesthesia, the procedure allowed him to feel no pain and reduced hospital stays. Friend Pat Wise donated a kidney after being identified as a match due to Nicholas's worsening Crohn's disease.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Cognitive Decline and Stroke: Study Finds

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Cognitive Decline and Stroke: Study Finds

Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 Study links ultra-processed foods, such as frozen waffles and yogurt, to higher risk of cognitive decline and stroke; replacing one or two meals a week with unprocessed alternatives like fruits and vegetables reduces risk.

Long-Term Health Issues Post Childbirth Affect Over 40 Million Women Annually, Study Reveals

Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023 More than a third of women, or at least 40 million globally, experience long-term health problems following childbirth each year. The most common post-natal conditions include painful intercourse, low back pain, unintentional passing of urine and feces, anxiety, depression, fear of childbirth, perineal pain, and secondary infertility. The World Health Organization emphasizes the importance of providing women with access to a range of services to ensure their overall health and quality of life. Obstetricians highlight the impact of pelvic floor laxity on postpartum complications and stress the importance of postpartum rehabilitation.