Ronnie Cohen
Ronnie Cohen is a health and science journalist at NPR. Cohen's work primarily focuses on the intersection of health, technology, and policy. With a background in biology and experience reporting on medical research, Cohen provides unique insights into the complexities of healthcare issues. In her articles, she often covers topics such as cancer screening guidelines, telehealth accessibility, and the impact of diet on gut health.
80%
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:
- In the provided articles, Ronnie Cohen presents a balanced perspective on the topic of mammograms and cancer screening. However, there is an instance of understating the extent of contradictions in recommendations by U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Conflicts of Interest
100%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- Ronnie Cohen highlights the inconsistencies in mammogram guidelines and how they have been changing since 1996.
- The author also mentions a study that shows educating women about the benefits and harms of mammography leads to more delaying screening.
Deceptions
45%
Examples:
- Ronnie Cohen presents the risks associated with mammograms such as false positives and overdiagnosis. The author does not deceive or mislead in their reporting.
Recent Articles
New Study: Women in Their 40s Prefer to Delay Breast Cancer Screening After Decision Aid Intervention - What You Should Know
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024A study in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that some women in their 40s prefer to delay breast cancer screening after a decision aid intervention, with lower breast cancer risk. However, not all women should delay without consulting healthcare providers. Another study showed that those who wait until age 50 have lower risk based on family history, while earlier screenings have higher risks and less concern for downsides. The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends mammograms every other year for women aged 40-74, but many are unaware of the risks. Dr. Laura Esserman advocates for a personalized approach to screening through the WISDOM study. 
Projected Higher Cancer Rates for Generation X than Baby Boomers: A Study by National Cancer Institute Epidemiologists
Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024Epidemiologists project Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980, to face higher cancer rates at age 60 than Baby Boomers based on current trends (JAMA Network Open).