Anna Edney

Anna Edney is an investigative journalist at Bloomberg News, where she covers pharmaceutical companies and consumer health products. She has a background in reporting on the pharmaceutical industry, having previously worked at Bloomberg for several years. Her work has focused on uncovering hidden dangers in drugs and medical devices, including the potential risks associated with popular medications like Zantac. In her most recent article, she delves into the history of Zantac and how its manufacturer, GSK, knew about potential dangers posed by the drug's active ingredient decades ago. Anna also reports on efforts by Sanofi, the current rights holder for Zantac in the US, to bring a modified version of the drug back to market using a different active ingredient. Through her journalism, Anna aims to inform consumers about potential health risks and hold corporations accountable for their actions.

Biography:  https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-02-17/what-gsk-didn-t-say-about-zantac-for-40-years

55%

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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

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No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

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  • The author has a conflict of interest in reporting on pharmaceutical companies due to her past work experience at Bloomberg.

Contradictions

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Deceptions

50%

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  • The article also mentions that researchers found more than a dozen metals, including lead and arsenic, in widely available tampons in the US and Europe used by potentially millions of people. This statement could be deceptive if taken out of context.
  • The article states that lead was found in all 30 tampons tested from 14 different brands, which may be misleading as it implies all tampons on the market contain lead.

Recent Articles

New Study Finds Toxic Metals in Popular Tampon Brands: Lead and Arsenic Detected in All Types

New Study Finds Toxic Metals in Popular Tampon Brands: Lead and Arsenic Detected in All Types

Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024 Researchers from UC Berkeley and Columbia University found concerning levels of toxic metals, including lead and arsenic, in tampons from various brands. All types contained detectable levels, with lead present in all 30 tested and arsenic more common in organic ones. The presence could be due to contamination or intentional addition for antimicrobial agents or lubrication. Regulations requiring testing are needed as any substance entering the bloodstream from the vagina can potentially harm health.