Dana G.

Dana G. Smith is a reporter for The New York Times, covering personal health with a focus on aging and brain health. She has written about many aspects of health for the Well section, including longevity research, common neurological conditions like Alzheimer's disease and traumatic brain injury, and integrative medicine. Prior to joining The Times, she was a senior staff writer at Elemental, Medium's health and wellness publication. Her pandemic reporting there won a Crisis Coverage Award from the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Smith has also written for The Atlantic, The Guardian, Scientific American, STAT, New Scientist and many other publications. She adheres to the standards of integrity outlined in The Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook and strives to be accurate, fair and empathetic in her work.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/dana-smith

76%

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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 new review suggested that 10 to 20 percent of children in the United States who had Covid developed long Covid.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

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Contradictions

62%

Examples:

  • Doctors believed Kennedy had a dead parasite in his head that ate a portion of it.
  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had a worm in his brain that died.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The sentence 'long Covid can take a toll on children's schoolwork and social lives.' is misleading as there is no evidence provided in the article.

Recent Articles

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Brain Worm: A Deep Dive into Neurocysticercosis and Naegleria fowleri

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Brain Worm: A Deep Dive into Neurocysticercosis and Naegleria fowleri

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental activist and potential presidential candidate, revealed having a dead worm in his brain from a past infection with neurocysticercosis - a condition caused by tapeworm larvae in the brain. This revelation highlights the potential health risks of brain parasites like tapeworms and Naegleria fowleri, which can cause neurological conditions or death.
Long Covid in Children: What Parents Need to Know

Long Covid in Children: What Parents Need to Know

Broke On: Tuesday, 13 February 2024 A recent study found that 10 to 20 percent of US children who had Covid developed long Covid, a condition with various symptoms and effects. However, the actual prevalence may be higher due to underreporting and lack of awareness. Parents should monitor their children for any changes after an infection.