Marthe Fourcade

Marthe Fourcade is a reporter for Bloomberg News. She covers topics such as health, science and technology.

48%

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

60%

Examples:

  • The article presents a surprising finding that may not be fully supported by the evidence.
  • The article relies on an abstract of a study with unclear details and protocols.
  • The title exaggerates the link between intermittent fasting and heart risks.

Conflicts of Interest

40%

Examples:

  • The author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to intermittent fasting or heart health.
  • The author's motivation for writing this article is unclear.
  • The source of funding for the research is unknown and may affect its credibility.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • Intermittent fasting is not recommended for everyone as it may increase the risk of death from heart disease.
  • Only a small subset of participants experienced this risk while following intermittent fasting.
  • The American Heart Association did not provide enough information about the study.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The article does not provide enough context or details about the study and its limitations.
  • The article uses sensational language to attract readers attention.
  • The title may mislead readers into thinking that intermittent fasting is always harmful for heart health.

Recent Articles

Intermittent Fasting Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds

Intermittent Fasting Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds

Broke On: Monday, 18 March 2024 Intermittent fasting, a popular weight loss strategy that limits food intake to certain times, has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. A study found people who followed an eight-hour eating plan had a higher risk of dying from heart disease compared to those on traditional diets. The increase in risk applied to individuals with existing cardiovascular disease or cancer and was associated with less lean muscle mass.