Keren Landman,

Keren Landman is a senior reporter at Vox, where she covers public health, emerging infectious diseases, the health workforce, and health justice. She has written about a wide range of topics including the health effects of internet access, bottlenecks in the physician training pipeline, and infectious emergencies like Covid-19, monkeypox, and sexually transmitted infections. Before joining Vox, Keren's freelance writing appeared in various publications such as Wired, the Atlantic, and the New York Times. She has a background in medicine, pediatrics, infectious diseases, and epidemiology with experience working as a disease detective at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and as a medical epidemiologist and science adviser for various public health institutions. Her work as a researcher focused on the prevention and treatment of HIV and malaria in resource-poor countries. Keren currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia, and can be reached by email at keren.landman@vox.com or on Twitter at @landmanspeaking.

Biography:  https://www.vox.com/authors/keren-landman

79%

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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

88%

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  • The author has a background in medicine, pediatrics, infectious diseases, and epidemiology. They have worked as a disease detective at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and as a medical epidemiologist and science adviser for various public health institutions.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

8%

Examples:

  • Chemical and mineral sunscreens are both safe with chemical being more effective.
  • Raw milk, which hasn't been pasteurized, has always enjoyed renegade popularity among certain corners of the US population.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • It's also an opportunity to better understand why people make certain choices even – or especially – when public health experts recommend against them.
  • Raw milk has never been safe, but it might be especially risky right now.

Recent Articles

Debunking the Anti-Sunscreen Myth: Separating Fact from Fiction about Sunscreen and Cancer

Debunking the Anti-Sunscreen Myth: Separating Fact from Fiction about Sunscreen and Cancer

Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 A new social media trend falsely claims sunscreens cause cancer, but studies debunk this myth. Sunscreen is essential for preventing skin cancer as it forms a protective coating against UV radiation. Contrary to belief, benzene is not an ingredient in sunscreens and was found in recalled products due to contamination.
Bird Flu Spreads to Dairy Cows: USDA Announces Programs to Aid Farmers and Mitigate Outbreak

Bird Flu Spreads to Dairy Cows: USDA Announces Programs to Aid Farmers and Mitigate Outbreak

Broke On: Sunday, 31 December 2023 A new strain of bird flu, H5N1 avian influenza virus, has infected over 90 million chickens and affected dairy cows in the US since late December 2023. The virus has caused low milk production in dairy cattle and significant financial losses for farmers. The Biden administration announced programs to incentivize collaboration with public health efforts and provide financial assistance for biosecurity measures, compensation for losses, and veterinarian costs.