Xantha Leatham

Xantha Leatham is a news reporter who covers various topics including health and relationships. In her articles, she often discusses the latest research and studies to provide insight into various issues. She aims to present accurate information in an engaging manner while also highlighting the unique aspects of each story. Her writing style is clear and concise, making complex topics accessible to a wide audience.

Biography:  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-11417879/Affairs-boost-self-esteem-life-satisfaction-youre-woman.html

70%

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 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:

  • The author uses sensationalist language such as 'mums are up to 3 months older' when there is no evidence presented in the article to support this claim. This statement is deceptive because it implies that pregnancy has a significant impact on a woman's biological aging process, when in fact the study found no difference between men and women.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author uses an analogy comparing DNA changes in tissues with barnacles attached to a ship which is not relevant or accurate when discussing epigenetic clocks. This statement is deceptive because it implies that the study used an appropriate comparison, when in fact the analogy was irrelevant and did not accurately represent the concept of epigenetic clocks.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article states that each additional pregnancy during early adulthood sped up a woman's biological age by several months but fails to mention that this study only applies to young women aged between 18 and 24. This statement is deceptive because it implies that the effects of pregnancy on biological aging are universal, when in fact they only apply to a specific group of people.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The article states that each additional pregnancy during early adulthood sped up a woman's biological age by several months but fails to mention that this study only applies to young women aged between 18 and 24. This statement is deceptive because it implies that the effects of pregnancy on biological aging are universal, when in fact they only apply to a specific group of people.

Recent Articles

Ketamine Tablets: A Promising Alternative for Treating Severe Depression - New Studies and Findings

Ketamine Tablets: A Promising Alternative for Treating Severe Depression - New Studies and Findings

Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 New studies suggest that oral ketamine tablets, a promising alternative to traditional forms of administration for severe depression treatment, have shown significant reductions in depression symptoms and lower relapse rates compared to placebo in treatment-resistant major depression patients. The convenience and safety of this at-home option warrant further investigation.
Climbing Stairs: A Simple and Effective Way to Reduce the Risks of Cardiovascular Disease and Premature Death - New Study

Climbing Stairs: A Simple and Effective Way to Reduce the Risks of Cardiovascular Disease and Premature Death - New Study

Broke On: Friday, 26 April 2024 New research presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024 reveals climbing stairs is linked to a 24% reduced risk of any cause mortality and a 39% lower likelihood of cardiovascular disease death. Incorporating stair climbing into daily routines may contribute to reducing risks of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke.
Pregnancy Speeds Up Biological Aging in Women, Study Finds

Pregnancy Speeds Up Biological Aging in Women, Study Finds

Broke On: Monday, 08 April 2024 A study by Columbia University found that each pregnancy adds two to three months to a young woman's physical aging process, with no effect on men. The findings suggest that high-fertility and multiple pregnancies during a six-year follow-up period speed up biological aging in women.