Jessica Glenza

Jessica Glenza is an award-winning journalist who covers health care and reproductive rights. She has reported extensively on the impact of anti-abortion groups on access to healthcare and the medical industry. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, where she currently serves as a US news reporter, as well as other prominent publications. Glenza holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from New York University and is based in New York City.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/25/abortion-pill-case-fda

67%

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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

83%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to present anti-abortion groups as a significant threat to abortion access and trust in medicine. This is evident in the article about the anti-abortion junk science used to get an abortion case before the US supreme court.

Conflicts of Interest

47%

Examples:

  • The author has a connection to the University of North Carolina as a source for comment on the impact of anti-abortion groups on medicine.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Abortion bans could worsen preterm birth trends in southern and some western states.
  • Black mothers were almost twice as likely as white mothers to give birth before babies reached full term, 12.5% versus 7.6% respectively.
  • The rate of preterm births grew 12% from 2014 to 2022.
  • Women older than 40 had a greater risk of preterm birth compared with women aged 20-29, 12.5% versus 8.23%.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The article states that preterm birth rates are higher in the US than in developed democracies without providing any context or statistics to support this claim.

Recent Articles

Decreasing Age of First Periods: Implications and Factors for Girls' Health

Decreasing Age of First Periods: Implications and Factors for Girls' Health

Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 Studies show a decreasing average age of menarche (onset of menstruation) in recent decades, particularly among Black children and those of lower socioeconomic status. Factors contributing to this trend include obesity, poor diet, stress, adverse childhood experiences, endocrine disruptors, and technology use. Early menstruation increases risks for cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers, and other health issues. Parents should encourage healthy habits and regular check-ups to support their children's overall wellbeing.
US Opioid Crisis: First Annual Decrease in Overdose Deaths in 5 Years, but Experts Caution Against Interpreting the Trend

US Opioid Crisis: First Annual Decrease in Overdose Deaths in 5 Years, but Experts Caution Against Interpreting the Trend

Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 In 2023, the US saw a slight decrease in overdose deaths to an estimated 107,543, with the decline primarily due to a drop in synthetic opioid fatalities. Experts caution against interpreting this trend as the opioid crisis continues to pose a significant public health challenge, particularly in the west where overdose deaths increased. Fentanyl remains a major concern as it is increasingly being mixed into illicit drugs. Despite the decrease, experts emphasize that mental health services and harm reduction strategies are crucial components of addressing substance use disorders as deaths from cocaine and methamphetamine also rose.
Barriers to Mammography: How Social Determinants of Health and Health-Related Social Needs Affect Breast Cancer Screening

Barriers to Mammography: How Social Determinants of Health and Health-Related Social Needs Affect Breast Cancer Screening

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 January 2024 Breast cancer is a serious health concern for women, and mammography is recommended to screen for the disease. However, adverse social determinants of health (SDOH) and health-related social needs (HRSNs), such as social isolation, life dissatisfaction, cost as a barrier to healthcare access are strongly associated with decreased mammography use.
Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on Abortion Pill Mifepristone Access and FDA Regulatory Authority

Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on Abortion Pill Mifepristone Access and FDA Regulatory Authority

Broke On: Saturday, 23 March 2024 The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on a case that could impact access to the abortion pill mifepristone and FDA regulatory authority. With 63% of all U.S abortions being mifepristone-based, this decision has far-reaching implications for reproductive rights.
Pregnancies are getting shorter: Early-term births up by 20% since 2014 and pre-term births before 37 weeks up by 12%. Learn more about the factors contributing to this shift.

Pregnancies are getting shorter: Early-term births up by 20% since 2014 and pre-term births before 37 weeks up by 12%. Learn more about the factors contributing to this shift.

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Pregnancies are getting shorter, with early-term births at 37 or 38 weeks up by 20% since 2014 and pre-term births before 37 weeks up by 12%. This shift is due to a variety of factors including obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and convenience. The rise in early-term births can lead to complications such as not fully developed lungs or the ability to regulate temperature and sugar levels. It's important for women who are pregnant or experiencing headaches, changes in urination and high blood pressure to see their doctor right away.