Béatrice

Béatrice is a researcher at Harvard Medical School. She has published numerous articles on the effects of alcohol consumption on human health.

Biography:  https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1111065

71%

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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

85%

Examples:

  • The IARC convened a group of scientists to review the evidence on reduction or cessation of alcohol beverage consumption in relation to alcohol-related cancer incidence or mortality.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The IARC convened a group of scientists to review the evidence on reduction or cessation of alcohol beverage consumption in relation to alcohol-related cancer incidence or mortality.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Regularly consuming alcoholic beverages can raise the risk of developing some types of cancer, such as oral, esophageal and laryngeal cancer and also, in some cases, colon and breast cancer.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The authors mention in passing that they also looked at studies related to smoking and dietary habits which could affect alcohol-related cancer incidence or mortality. This implies that the article will provide a comprehensive perspective on all of these factors, but it does not.
  • The title implies that the article will provide a comprehensive perspective on alcohol reduction or cessation and cancer risk. However, upon reading the body of the article, it becomes clear that this is not entirely accurate as there are some statements made about other topics such as smoking and dietary habits.

Recent Articles

Quitting Alcohol Reduces Risk Of Developing Certain Types Of Cancer, Study Shows

Quitting Alcohol Reduces Risk Of Developing Certain Types Of Cancer, Study Shows

Broke On: Thursday, 04 January 2024 Alcohol consumption has been linked to an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer, including oral, esophageal and laryngeal cancers. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that quitting alcohol consumption can lower this risk.