Hannah Docter-Loeb

Hannah Docter-Loeb is a freelance writer based in Washington, D.C. She has contributed several articles to Scientific American, covering topics such as vaccines, treatments for COVID-related smell distortion, precision medicine, health care and smell-loss tests in relation to epidemiology. Her work often focuses on health and medical topics with a strong emphasis on science and factual accuracy.

Biography:  https://www.scientificamerican.com/author/hannah-docter-loeb/

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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 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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  • Hannah Docter-Loeb's reporting does not show any signs of bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

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  • There are no conflicts of interest detected in Hannah Docter-Loeb's reporting.

Contradictions

95%

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  • The article mentions that the H5N1 virus has circulated in birds many times in the past few years but now infects mammals that come into contact with humans.

Deceptions

70%

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  • The article contains two instances of deception: one where it claims that the candidate vaccine virus would not expect a rapid decline in effectiveness if used, and another where it mentions the concerning aspect of human contact with viruses through cattle.

Recent Articles

40% of U.S. Adult Cancer Cases and 44% of Deaths Linked to Modifiable Risk Factors: Smoking, Obesity, Alcohol, Red Meat, Fruits and Veggies, UV Radiation, and Viruses

40% of U.S. Adult Cancer Cases and 44% of Deaths Linked to Modifiable Risk Factors: Smoking, Obesity, Alcohol, Red Meat, Fruits and Veggies, UV Radiation, and Viruses

Broke On: Monday, 29 July 2024 Recent studies by the American Cancer Society reveal that nearly half of U.S. adult cancer cases and deaths in 2019 were linked to modifiable risk factors, including smoking, excess body weight, alcohol consumption, red and processed meat intake, insufficient fruit and vegetable consumption, ultraviolet radiation exposure, and cancer-related viruses (Islami et al., 2024; Rebbeck et al., 2024). Adopting healthy lifestyle choices such as quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, following guidelines for healthy eating, and staying physically active can significantly reduce the risk of developing cancer.
More Than 40% of US Women Delay or Skip Recommended Health Screenings: Gallup Survey

More Than 40% of US Women Delay or Skip Recommended Health Screenings: Gallup Survey

Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 More than 40% of US women have skipped or delayed recommended health screenings, according to a Gallup survey. Reasons include anxiety, cost, lack of time, and difficulty finding relevant information. Black women are more likely to prioritize screenings but less likely to discuss them with medical professionals. The consequences can be serious as regular screenings improve women's health.
1 in 5 Americans Miss Out on Lung Cancer Screenings: Alarming Statistics and Solutions

1 in 5 Americans Miss Out on Lung Cancer Screenings: Alarming Statistics and Solutions

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 Recent studies reveal that only 1 in 5 eligible Americans receive annual lung cancer screenings, despite recommendations for high-risk individuals. Compliance rates vary significantly by state and age, with older adults showing higher adherence. Medicaid expansion appears to correlate with higher screening rates. Innovative approaches like natural language processing and patient navigators can help increase awareness and accessibility to lung cancer screenings.
Bird Flu's Unprecedented Spread: Impacts on Livestock, Dairy Industry, and Human Transmission Risks

Bird Flu's Unprecedented Spread: Impacts on Livestock, Dairy Industry, and Human Transmission Risks

Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024 Bird flu, or H5N1 avian influenza, is spreading among livestock in the US, infecting not only birds but also mammals like cows for the first time. The virus has led to a federal order limiting the movement of lactating dairy cattle to prevent human health risks and milk safety concerns. Although human transmission remains low with only two reported cases, experts are closely monitoring and developing countermeasures.