Trisha Pasricha,

Dr. Trisha Pasricha is a contributing columnist for The Washington Post and an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School. She has reported for CNN, ABC News, and the New York Times during her over 13-year career in medical journalism. Dr. Pasricha completed internal medicine residency at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and fellowships in gastroenterology and motility at Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition to her professional work, she enjoys spending time with her family, her chow chow Cannoli, and watching classic Bollywood films.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/trisha-pasricha/

95%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

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No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • Cancer rates among people younger than 50, also known as early-onset cancer, have been increasing worldwide since 1990.
  • Early-onset colorectal cancer occurred at a rate of 5.7 per 100,000 people in 2019 (up from 3.5 in 1990).
  • Obesity and sedentary lifestyles are associated with higher cancer rates in young people.

Deceptions

84%

Examples:

  • It will affect when your physician recommends you get your first mammography or colonoscopy
  • Why do people like her get cancer?

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Early-Onset Cancers: Alarming Increase in Cancer Cases Among Younger Individuals - Prevention and Risk Factors

Early-Onset Cancers: Alarming Increase in Cancer Cases Among Younger Individuals - Prevention and Risk Factors

Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 A rise in early-onset cancers among younger individuals, driven by factors like obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and environmental carcinogens, has shifted cancer demographics. Preventive measures include regular screenings, reducing processed food intake, maintaining a healthy weight, engaging in physical activity, managing stress levels and being aware of family history.