Mindy Basara

Mindy Basara is a Specialty Reporter at WBAL-TV, covering cutting-edge medical stories and contributing to "Maryland Peace of Mind" coverage, exploring issues related to mental health. For the previous 18 years, Mindy anchored "11 News Today" before stepping down from the morning anchor desk to focus on her health. Prior to "11 News Today," Mindy anchored the weekend morning newscasts. She first came to WBAL in 1998 as a General Assignment Reporter. Mindy lives in Catonsville with her husband, two children and an assortment of pets. Mindy is a sports fan and likes nothing more than watching her daughter play volleyball and her son play baseball. You can often spot her around her neighborhood walking her gigantic Bernese Mountain Dog Murphy. Mindy gets tremendous satisfaction out of bringing information to light that will help someone! Stories by Mindy Basara

Biography:  https://www.wbaltv.com/news-team/4fa9341a-ed24-4e26-ae16-5af6e28d5d9d

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

85%

Examples:

  • Implies positive view of springtime despite allergies
  • Promotes AllerEase pillow protectors as a solution

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Pollen and mold are the main culprits of allergies
  • Spring in Maryland is known for its beauty -- and seasonal allergies

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • Suggests a product without providing evidence of its effectiveness

Recent Articles

Spring Allergies in Maryland: Tips to Stay Healthy and Comfortable

Spring Allergies in Maryland: Tips to Stay Healthy and Comfortable

Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024 Spring in Maryland brings seasonal allergies due to river valleys, bays and basins being big deposits of allergens. Taking a nasal steroid before allergy season starts can help reduce symptoms if started a week or so in advance. Other things that can also help include staying indoors on dry, windy days, keeping windows and doors closed after spending time outside, taking showers and changing clothes after outdoor activities, using air conditioning to keep the air clean of allergens.