Hilary Brueck

Hilary Brueck is a Health Correspondent at Business Insider. Hilary covers longevity and the quest to improve human aging. She also writes regularly about infectious diseases, new treatments and cures for various illnesses and conditions, vaccine safety, and mental health. In general, she relishes any opportunity to unpack human health mysteries or examine the latest health-related discoveries. Hilary is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and former Peace Corps Volunteer. She speaks English, French, and Malagasy. Previously, Hilary reported for ABC News Radio, Fortune, Forbes, and Al Jazeera America.

Biography:  https://www.businessinsider.com/author/hilary-brueck?op=1

86%

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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

90%

Examples:

  • Her focus on topics related to health, such as diseases, treatments, cures, vaccine safety, mental health, and public health issues may give the impression of a strong leaning towards healthcare<dummy00015>,
  • Hilary has a tendency to lean towards the side of caution and provides balanced reporting. However, there is a slight inclination towards promoting healthy aging and longevity.
  • She often speaks with experts in their fields and shares their insights without distorting the information.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Her focus is on providing accurate and reliable information to her readers rather than promoting a specific agenda or viewpoint.
  • Hilary does not have any financial or personal conflicts of interest that would influence her reporting. She reports on topics related to health and longevity without any ulterior motives.
  • She is transparent about her sources and the information she gathers from them.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • Hilary provides accurate information in her articles and does not make any major contradictions. However, there are instances where she reports on studies that have conflicting results or findings.
  • In some cases, she mentions the limitations of a study or the need for further research to confirm its findings.
  • She often highlights the discrepancies between different studies and their results.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • Her intention is not to deceive her readers but rather to present complex scientific information in an accessible and engaging manner.
  • Hilary occasionally uses sensational language or attention-grabbing headlines to draw in readers. However, her articles always provide accurate and reliable information.
  • She sometimes presents information in a way that may be misleading without intending to deceive. For example, she may use dramatic storytelling techniques to make a scientific study more engaging.

Recent Articles

Shannen Doherty's Battle with Breast Cancer: A Shocking and Sad End to a Beloved Actress's Life

Shannen Doherty's Battle with Breast Cancer: A Shocking and Sad End to a Beloved Actress's Life

Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Actress Shannen Doherty, known for her roles in 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Charmed,' passed away on July 13, 2024, after a long battle with metastatic stage 4 breast cancer. Her diagnosis in 2015 and subsequent rediagnosis in 2019 led to questions about earlier detection. Doherty recorded podcast episodes before her death and was described as 'beautiful and loving' by her oncologist. Her ex-husband, Kurt Iswarienko, signed divorce papers the same day she died after cheating on her for years.
Semaglutide Linked to Increased Risk of NAION: Study Finds Hazard Ratios of 4.28 and 7.64 in Type 2 Diabetes and Overweight Populations, Respectively

Semaglutide Linked to Increased Risk of NAION: Study Finds Hazard Ratios of 4.28 and 7.64 in Type 2 Diabetes and Overweight Populations, Respectively

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 A recent study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found that patients taking semaglutide, a medication for diabetes and obesity, had a significantly higher risk of developing Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION), which can cause vision loss. The incidence rate was 4.28 times higher in type 2 diabetes patients and 7.64 times higher in overweight or obese patients taking semaglutide compared to non-GLP-1 RA medications.
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