Holly Bock

Holly Bock is a reporter and weekend weather anchor for Arizona's Family. She joined the station in October 2021 after working as a multimedia journalist and fill-in anchor in El Paso, Texas. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Holly graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. She is passionate about covering stories that matter to her community and giving a voice to those who need it. In her free time, Holly enjoys spending time outdoors, attending country music concerts, and cheering on the Dodgers. She also loves wakeboarding and snowboarding whenever she can.

Biography:  https://www.azfamily.com/authors/holly-bock/

58%

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

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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

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not mention any potential drawbacks or limitations of the skin test.
  • The article seems to be promoting the benefits of the skin test without providing enough evidence or context.
  • The article uses positive and optimistic language throughout, such as 'helps', 'detect', and 'accuracy'.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • The article does not disclose any conflicts of interest related to the skin test or its creator.
  • The article does not mention any other sources or experts who can comment on the validity and reliability of the skin test.
  • The article quotes Dr. Todd Levine without providing any information about his qualifications or affiliations.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by stating that there are no stitches required for the procedure, but then mentioning that patients need to wear a bandage until their skin sample heals.
  • The article does not explain how the skin test works or what it measures, making it unclear how it can identify specific conditions such as synucleinopathies.
  • The title contradicts the content of the article, which only claims that the skin test can provide a quicker and more accurate diagnosis, not detect diseases like Parkinson's or dementia.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The article does not provide enough details or context for readers to understand how the skin test works or what it entails.
  • The article exaggerates the benefits of the skin test without acknowledging any potential risks or limitations.
  • The article uses misleading language to make the skin test seem more effective and easier than it probably is.

Recent Articles

Syn-One Test: Accurately Detecting Parkinson's Disease through Skin Samples

Syn-One Test: Accurately Detecting Parkinson's Disease through Skin Samples

Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and can lead to tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance. It is caused by the buildup of abnormal protein called alpha-synuclein in nerve cells in the brain. The Syn-One Test developed by CND Life Sciences uses skin samples to detect this protein buildup accurately.