Amy Oshier

Amy Oshier is a health and medical reporter for WINK News in Fort Myers, Florida. She has been working as a journalist since 2019 and has covered various topics such as colorectal cancer, pregnancies, brain aneurysms, dementia, heart valve repair, liquid biopsy, patches for blood pressure monitoring and more. She graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in telecommunication. She has won several awards for her reporting including Edward R. Murrow, Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalists. In her free time, she enjoys working out, dining out, reading and exploring new places.

Biography:  https://winknews.com/author/amy-oshier/

83%

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:
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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

100%

Examples:

  • The author tends to present information in a biased way that favors certain perspectives or interests.
  • The author uses emotional language and sensationalism to attract attention and influence the reader's opinion.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • It is unclear if the author has any financial or personal ties that may influence their coverage of certain topics or issues.
  • The author has not disclosed any clear conflicts of interest or potential sources of bias in their reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author may have personal biases that affect the accuracy and reliability of the information presented.
  • The author often presents contradictory information or opinions without acknowledging their inconsistency or providing a balanced view.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The author may have ulterior motives or agendas that are not transparent or evident from the content of their articles.
  • The author uses deceptive practices such as omitting important information, using misleading statistics, or presenting false claims to support their arguments.

Recent Articles

Colorectal Cancer: A Growing Threat Among Young People and Why You Should Get Screened Early

Colorectal Cancer: A Growing Threat Among Young People and Why You Should Get Screened Early

Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024 Colorectal cancer, affecting the colon and rectum, is a common type of cancer among men under 50. It has been increasing in frequency among young people. The American Cancer Society recommends screening starting at age 45 or sooner without family history or symptoms.
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.