Alice Callahan

Alice Callahan is a nutrition and health reporter for The New York Times. She has a PhD in nutrition from UC Davis and used to be a postdoctoral researcher in physiology. She also taught courses on physiology and nutrition before joining the newsroom staff in 2023. She mainly writes about how food affects our well-being, including stories about gut health, the microbiome, food ingredients and contaminants, supplements, and how to eat well for pleasure and health. She has written several articles on topics such as oats, apple cider vinegar, weight loss diets, and the science of motherhood. She is committed to upholding journalistic ethics and does not have any financial stake in food companies or industry groups. She tries to include diverse perspectives in her reporting and make clear where there is scientific consensus on a topic and where there is more uncertainty so that readers can make informed choices for themselves.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/alice-callahan

46%

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 author may have a bias towards certain food industries or products that could benefit from clickbaity headlines.
  • The author tends to present questionable health claims without proper evidence or sources.

Conflicts of Interest

40%

Examples:

  • However, some articles may be influenced by advertising revenue from food companies or products mentioned in the articles.
  • There is no clear evidence of any conflict of interest for the author.

Contradictions

65%

Examples:

  • Some of the articles provided contain contradictions with scientific facts and studies on weight loss, oats, and apple cider vinegar.
  • The author may not have verified or fact-checked some of the information from social media influencers or TikTok users.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • Some of the articles provided are deceptive to readers who might believe that apple cider vinegar and oats can magically help them lose weight without any effort.
  • The author may not provide enough context or nuance for some of the health claims made by social media influencers.

Recent Articles

New Study Links Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods to Higher Risk of Early Death: Findings and Implications

New Study Links Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods to Higher Risk of Early Death: Findings and Implications

Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024 A new study published in the BMJ journal links a higher intake of ultra-processed foods to a 4% increased risk of early death. Ultraprocessed foods, including ready-to-eat meat, sugary drinks, and desserts, are associated with mortality outcomes such as heart disease and obesity. The study followed 115,000 people from 1986 to 2018 and found that those who consumed the most ultraprocessed food had a higher risk of death by any cause.
The Gut Microbiome: An Extension of Our Own Genetic Makeup and Its Link to Autoimmune Diseases

The Gut Microbiome: An Extension of Our Own Genetic Makeup and Its Link to Autoimmune Diseases

Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 The gut microbiome, a collection of microbes in the body that help maintain health by breaking down food products into compounds absorbed into the bloodstream. An imbalance has been linked to autoimmune diseases such as Crohn's disease, but more research is needed. The focus on gut health is often driven by commercial interests rather than scientific evidence.
Oatzempic: The Latest TikTok Weight Loss Craze That May Not Be Effective, According to Experts

Oatzempic: The Latest TikTok Weight Loss Craze That May Not Be Effective, According to Experts

Broke On: Saturday, 06 April 2024 Oatzempic, a new TikTok trend made from oats, water and lime juice claims to help people lose up to 40 pounds in two months. However experts warn there is no scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness for weight loss.