National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a government agency that focuses on medical research and is the largest source of funding for such research in the world. The NIH Director, Monica M. Bertagnolli, leads 27 Institutes and Centers that make up NIH. The organization conducts research on its campuses across the United States and provides training opportunities for students and professionals alike. The NIH has been involved in various studies related to peanut allergy, cardiovascular deaths, fentanyl seizures, infectious diseases like H5N1 influenza, and more. The site provides information on funding for research, labs at NIH, jobs at NIH, and initiatives such as the Anti-Sexual Harassment policy and efforts to end structural racism in biomedical research.

98%

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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

98%

Examples:

  • The articles provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) show no signs of bias.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • There are no reported conflicts of interest in the articles provided by the NIH.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • In one article, it was mentioned that H5N1 influenza levels were found in mice given raw milk from infected dairy cows, and it was also stated that raw milk does not provide proven health benefits as claimed by some commentators. Additionally, the number of pills seized containing illicit fentanyl more than quadrupled between 2017 and 2023.

Deceptions

98%

Examples:

  • No deceptive practices were found in the articles provided by the NIH.

Recent Articles

  • New Research Questions Safety of Raw Milk: Two Articles Warn of Potential Health Risks

    New Research Questions Safety of Raw Milk: Two Articles Warn of Potential Health Risks

    Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 Two new articles have raised concerns about the health risks of consuming raw milk, despite its perceived natural appeal. HuffPost reported on a merchandise error from Turning Point USA, but the discussion on raw milk's safety is gaining attention.
  • New Discoveries in Primate Genomes: Rapid Evolution on Ape Y Chromosomes and Insights into Sex-Related Traits

    New Discoveries in Primate Genomes: Rapid Evolution on Ape Y Chromosomes and Insights into Sex-Related Traits

    Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 Researchers led by Penn State University and the National Human Genome Research Institute generated complete genomes for six primate species' sex chromosomes, revealing rapid Y chromosome evolution among apes. The findings, published in Nature, show significant differences between human and ape Y chromosomes and identify new insights into great ape genomes.
  • Introducing Peanut Butter in Infancy: A Key Step in Preventing Peanut Allergies

    Introducing Peanut Butter in Infancy: A Key Step in Preventing Peanut Allergies

    Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 Introducing peanut butter in infancy significantly reduces the risk of developing a peanut allergy later on. Recent studies, including the LEAP and NEJM Evidence research, prove that early exposure to peanuts from infancy to age 5 lowers the risk by up to 71%.
  • New Study Finds High Levels of H5N1 Influenza in Mice Given Raw Milk from Contaminated Dairy Cows

    New Study Finds High Levels of H5N1 Influenza in Mice Given Raw Milk from Contaminated Dairy Cows

    Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that mice given raw milk from infected dairy cows had high levels of H5N1 influenza in their respiratory organs, raising concerns over consuming raw milk contaminated with bird flu. Pasteurization effectively reduced or eliminated the virus, emphasizing the importance of proper milk handling and pasteurization for public health.
  • Dramatic Increase in Seizures of Illicit Fentanyl Pills in the US: A Shifting Drug Landscape

    Dramatic Increase in Seizures of Illicit Fentanyl Pills in the US: A Shifting Drug Landscape

    Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 From 2017 to 2023, illicit fentanyl pill seizures in the US surged, with over 115 million pills seized in the latter year. This represents a quadrupling of pill seizures to total fentanyl seizures and a major shift in the drug landscape. Fentanyl pills are particularly dangerous due to their potency, with lethal doses as small as two milligrams. The Western US, specifically California, Arizona, and Florida, has seen the most significant increase in pill seizures.

  • Rising Temperatures Projected to Double Heat-Related Cardiovascular Deaths by 2050

    Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 A recent study projects a significant increase in cardiovascular deaths due to extreme heat in the coming decades. For every 1 degree Celsius increase in daily mean summer temperature, there is a corresponding 2.1% increase in cardiovascular deaths. The risk is higher in certain populations, including the elderly, those with pre-existing health conditions, and people living in poverty.