Haley Hernandez

Haley Hernandez is a KPRC Health Reporter who covers stories related to health and wellness in the Houston area. She has been with the station since [year] and has won several awards for her reporting. Haley graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in journalism and later attended broadcasting classes at college.

Biography:  https://www.click2houston.com/team/5BQOMHAKTJABZK53KETNWJE4JA/

43%

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

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not provide any information on the cost or accessibility of colonoscopy for different people.
  • The article seems to favor colonoscopy as the best screening method and downplays other options.

Conflicts of Interest

30%

Examples:

Contradictions

65%

Examples:

  • ACS lists five types of screening tests for colon cancer, including a colonoscopy which usually looks at the entire colon and can biopsy polyps. It needs to be done every 10 years but some dislike getting this test because of prep needed, missing work and need for another person to drive them home.
  • Cologaurd is better than nothing if you have a problem with getting a colonoscopy
  • Colonoscopies are a one-and-done procedure that can prevent cancer by removing pre-cancerous polyps.
  • Stool-based tests can miss polyps and some cancers

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The article suggests that stool-based tests can miss polyps and some cancers
  • This is a deceptive practice because it implies that these tests are not effective or reliable without providing any evidence or context.

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.