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92%

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The Daily's Verdict

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

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • Our journalists go deep in tough-minded coverage of the business of making medicines, health tech, science, and public health.
  • STAT delivers trusted and authoritative journalism about health, medicine, and the life sciences.
  • We take you inside academic labs, biotech boardrooms, and political backrooms. We cast a critical eye on scientific discoveries, scrutinize corporate strategies, and chronicle roiling battles for talent, money, and market share.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • In dribs and drabs, USDA reports suggest containing bird flu outbreak in dairy cows will be challenging.
  • More than 30% of employees at affected dairies also work at another farm with livestock, most of which had dairy cattle.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Among the causes of infant deaths, one increased the most: congenital abnormalities, which increased 22.9% in Texas in children between 2021 and 2022.
  • Shares of leading CPAG maker ResMed dropped 11% and shares of nerve stimulator Inspire sank 17% after data release on late Friday.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The findings show the huge impact that a restriction on abortion can have, even starting from low levels of access.
  • The most effective way to prevent these unnecessary infant deaths is clearly to not restrict abortion.
  • What we know from the literature is that any infant death is a traumatic event to experience.

Recent Articles

  • US Government Awards $176 Million to Moderna for Developing New Bird Flu Vaccine

    US Government Awards $176 Million to Moderna for Developing New Bird Flu Vaccine

    Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 The US government awards Moderna $176 million to develop and test a new mRNA-based vaccine for the H5N1 avian influenza strain, following recent human cases and concerns over potential transmission. The collaboration with BARDA builds on their success in producing the COVID-19 vaccine. Testing of candidate vaccine mRNA-1018 is underway, with results expected later this year.
  • H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak in US Dairy Herds: 197 Farms Affected, Raw Milk Safety Concerns

    H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak in US Dairy Herds: 197 Farms Affected, Raw Milk Safety Concerns

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 At least 197 dairy herds in the US have been impacted by H5N1 bird flu since late March, with traces of the virus found in half of tested raw milk samples. Public health authorities urge warnings and testing for raw milk and dairy products, while flash pasteurization neutralizes the virus. Depending on the strain, a potential bird flu pandemic could have mortality rates between 25% and 50%. The USDA leads response efforts to contain H5N1 spread in animals, with parallels drawn to Netherlands' Q fever outbreaks.
  • New Drug Tirzepatide Shows Promise in Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Reducing Need for CPAP Devices by 40-50%

    New Drug Tirzepatide Shows Promise in Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Reducing Need for CPAP Devices by 40-50%

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 New clinical trials show that Eli Lilly's tirzepatide injection, used for diabetes and weight loss, significantly reduces sleep disruptions in obstructive sleep apnea patients. Up to 50% of trial participants no longer needed CPAP devices and experienced lower C-reactive protein levels, systolic blood pressure, and an average weight loss of 18%-20%. The SURMOUNT-OSA studies mark a major advancement in OSA treatment.
  • One-Third of Older Adults Continue to Use Aspirin for Primary Prevention Despite Increased Bleeding Risk

    One-Third of Older Adults Continue to Use Aspirin for Primary Prevention Despite Increased Bleeding Risk

    Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 Despite updated guidelines discouraging aspirin use for primary cardiovascular disease prevention in older adults due to increased bleeding risk, one-third of adults aged 60 and above without the disease continue to consume it. Recent studies reveal that nearly 3.3 million of these individuals take preventative aspirin without medical advice. The American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and U.S. Preventive Services Task Force advise against aspirin use for primary prevention in adults aged 60 and above or those with increased bleeding risk.
  • New Study: Texas Infant Deaths Surge 12.9% After Strict Abortion Ban Implemented

    New Study: Texas Infant Deaths Surge 12.9% After Strict Abortion Ban Implemented

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 September 2021 A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics links Texas' strict abortion ban to a 12.9% increase in infant deaths and higher rates of unintentional injuries and necrotizing enterocolitis compared to the rest of the US. The study, which analyzed monthly death certificate data from 2021 to 2022, emphasizes the need for further investigation into restrictive abortion policies' potential impact on infant health.
  • USPSTF Shifts Focus: Behavioral Interventions for Childhood Obesity Over Medications

    USPSTF Shifts Focus: Behavioral Interventions for Childhood Obesity Over Medications

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends comprehensive intensive behavioral interventions for children aged 6 and above with high BMI, rather than prescribing obesity medications. This shift is based on insufficient evidence on the benefits of pharmacotherapy for adolescents. The recommendations emphasize the importance of self-monitoring, goal-setting, supervised physical activity, and healthier eating habits as part of these interventions.
  • Dr. Anthony Fauci's Memoir: A Renowned Public Health Figure's Reflections on Leading the NIAID

    Dr. Anthony Fauci's Memoir: A Renowned Public Health Figure's Reflections on Leading the NIAID

    Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024 Dr. Anthony Fauci, the esteemed public health expert and NIAID director, shares insights from his long career in his new memoir.
  • New Merck Vaccine, Capvaxive, Secures FDA Approval for Adult Protection Against Pneumococcal Diseases: 85% Effectiveness and Fewer Side Effects Than Pfizer's Prevnar

    New Merck Vaccine, Capvaxive, Secures FDA Approval for Adult Protection Against Pneumococcal Diseases: 85% Effectiveness and Fewer Side Effects Than Pfizer's Prevnar

    Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 Merck's new pneumococcal vaccine, Capvaxive, receives FDA approval for protecting adults from bacterial infections leading to pneumonia and meningitis. With coverage against 21 strains of bacteria and ability to prevent 85% of invasive diseases in older adults, it aims to surpass Pfizer's Prevnar. Capvaxive is well-tolerated with common side effects including pain, fatigue, headache, and muscle aches. No reports of Guillain-Barré syndrome have been recorded.
  • Thousands of Bird Flu Outbreaks: Debate on Urgent Response Amidst Spread in Bird and Mammal Populations and Dairy Farms

    Thousands of Bird Flu Outbreaks: Debate on Urgent Response Amidst Spread in Bird and Mammal Populations and Dairy Farms

    Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 Thousands of bird flu outbreaks have been documented across continents, resulting in over 96 million bird deaths in the US alone since February 2022. The H5N1 virus is spreading to mammals and there's debate on response urgency. Transmission in humans remains low but concerns about potential human spread and evolving virus have led to calls for increased testing. USDA reports reveal shared equipment and personnel as main risk factors for H5N1 spread in dairy cows, with half of farms not cleaning vehicles between shipments. CDC prepares for possible human transmission while acknowledging potential trust damage from increased testing among agricultural workers.
  • H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads to Dairy Cattle in Michigan: Two Farmworkers Infected, Experts Warn of Human Transmission Risk

    H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads to Dairy Cattle in Michigan: Two Farmworkers Infected, Experts Warn of Human Transmission Risk

    Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 H5N1 bird flu is spreading to dairy cattle in Michigan, accounting for one-third of US cases. Two farmworkers have contracted the virus, raising concerns for human transmission and potential pandemic. Experts urge farmers to implement strict biosecurity measures to prevent further outbreaks.