Sarah Knapton,

Sarah Knapton is a news reporter who specializes in covering health and science topics. She was born with oesophageal atresia, a rare defect affecting around 1 in 3,500 births. Her personal experience with this condition has shaped her primary focus on medical advancements and their potential impact on people's lives. Sarah has reported on various topics including lupus, Mars' influence on Earth's climate, memory problems in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and the potential for early diagnosis of congenital conditions through advances in ultrasound technology.

Biography:  https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03/04/sarah-knapton-oesophageal-atresia-mini-organ-amniotic-fluid/

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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%

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  • The author has a tendency to use sensationalist language in their headlines, such as

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author has a potential conflict of interest in their article about University College London's breakthrough as they were born with a condition that could potentially benefit from such advancements.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author contradicts themselves by stating that Mars influences Earth's climate while in another they clarify that it only affects long-term global warming by dragging Earth closer to the Sun in 2.4 million-year cycles.
  • In two articles, the author contradicts previous studies which found no significant difference in memory skills between women with PCOS and those without when they state that women with PCOS have worse memory, attention and verbal skills than those without.

Deceptions

46%

Examples:

  • The author's statement that further research is needed to confirm findings implies that there have been no previous studies on the topic when in fact numerous studies have been conducted.
  • The author uses misleading language in their article about women with PCOS and memory problems, stating that there is a link between the two when no evidence supports this claim.

Recent Articles

Nightmares as Early Warning Signs for Autoimmune Diseases: New Study Findings

Nightmares as Early Warning Signs for Autoimmune Diseases: New Study Findings

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 A new study suggests that vivid and distressing nightmares could be an early warning sign for autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, and systemic sclerosis. The research found that three in five patients with lupus reported having disrupted dream sleep prior to hallucinations, while one in three patients with other rheumatology-related conditions also experienced this symptom before the onset of their disease. Recognizing nightmares as an early warning sign could help doctors detect these conditions earlier and provide better treatment options for patients.
Mars' Influence on Earth's Climate and Ocean Currents: A Surprising Connection

Mars' Influence on Earth's Climate and Ocean Currents: A Surprising Connection

Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 A study published in Nature Communications analyzed nearly 300 sediment cores drilled from the seabed, providing information on Earth's conditions dating back some 65 million years. The researchers found a surprising connection between Mars and changes in deep ocean currents that mix the waters of the world's oceans.
PCOS Linked to Cognitive Decline in Midlife: Study Finds Women with Condition Score 11% Lower on Attention Ability Tests

PCOS Linked to Cognitive Decline in Midlife: Study Finds Women with Condition Score 11% Lower on Attention Ability Tests

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Recent studies have linked polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with cognitive decline in midlife. Women with PCOS scored 11% lower on average compared to those without the condition when measuring attention ability and performed poorly on tests assessing memory, attention, and verbal abilities even after adjusting for age, race, and education. The exact causes of PCOS are still unknown but genetic factors may contribute to its development. It is important for women with PCOS to maintain a healthy lifestyle by having regular exercise routines that improve brain health such as cardiovascular exercises.