Emily Cooke

Emily Cooke is a health news writer based in London, United Kingdom. She has a background in biology and clinical and therapeutic neuroscience, as well as experience in science communication, medical writing, and local news reporting. Emily's work can be found at Live Science and other reputable publications. She is known for her unique perspective on health-related topics, drawing from her diverse skill set.

Biography:  https://www.livescience.com/author/emily-cooke

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Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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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

86%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally omits relevant context or counterarguments.
  • The author sometimes presents information in a sensational manner.

Conflicts of Interest

58%

Examples:

  • The author fails to disclose any sources or studies supporting their claims.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by stating that phthalates increase the risk of preterm birth while also mentioning that millions of tons of phthalates are produced annually in the U.S.
  • The author presents a case of kidney damage caused by hair straightening cream as an isolated incident, when in fact there have been multiple cases reported where women have experienced similar symptoms after using glyoxylic acid-containing products for hair straightening.

Deceptions

92%

Examples:

  • The article presents a case of kidney damage caused by hair straightening cream as an isolated incident, when in fact there have been multiple cases reported where women have experienced similar symptoms after using glyoxylic acid-containing products for hair straightening.
  • The author fails to disclose any sources or studies supporting their claims.

Recent Articles

Revolutionary Stillsuit: Recycling Astronaut Urine into Potable Water for Space Missions Inspired by Dune

Revolutionary Stillsuit: Recycling Astronaut Urine into Potable Water for Space Missions Inspired by Dune

Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 Scientists at Cornell University have designed a prototype stillsuit inspired by Dune's full-body suits, recycling astronaut urine into potable water during spacewalks. The two-step filtration system, with an 87% efficiency rate, could be tested for upcoming moon and Mars missions. This technology addresses discomfort and wastefulness of current solutions while reducing health complications.
Hair-Straightening Products with Glyoxylic Acid Linked to Acute Kidney Failure Risk

Hair-Straightening Products with Glyoxylic Acid Linked to Acute Kidney Failure Risk

Broke On: Thursday, 28 March 2024 Hair-straightening products containing glyoxylic acid have been linked to acute kidney failure risk. The use of these products has resulted in the accumulation of calcium oxalate crystals in the kidneys, which can lead to severe renal damage. Several cases have been reported where women experienced repeated episodes of acute kidney injury after receiving hair-straightening treatments at a salon using glyoxylic acid creams.
Phthalates Linked to Increased Risk of Premature Birth and Low Birth Weight, Study Finds

Phthalates Linked to Increased Risk of Premature Birth and Low Birth Weight, Study Finds

Broke On: Wednesday, 07 February 2024 A new study in The Lancet Planetary Health found that exposure to phthalates was associated with an increased risk of premature birth and lower-than-average birth weight. Higher levels of phthalate breakdown products in a mother's urine were also linked to these outcomes, but the study only examined data from women once during their pregnancies and did not control for other factors that may have influenced preterm birth rates.