HealthDay

HealthDay is a world-leading syndicator of health news and an award-winning creator of evidence-based health content. The company is committed to the creation and delivery of credible, relevant, and timely health content. Its editorial team comprises award-winning health and medical journalism specialists with advanced degrees in the field. HealthDay's content is completely independent of any financial interests and based solely on industry-respected sources and the latest scientific research. The company operates under strict editorial standards and has a mission to create engaging content which delivers better outcomes for all of its clients.

82%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This news site 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 its reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • HealthDay has a commitment to the creation and delivery of credible, relevant, and timely health content.
  • The content is completely independent of any financial interests and is based solely on industry-respected sources and the latest scientific research.
  • The editorial team comprises award-winning health and medical journalism specialists with advanced degrees in the field.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • HealthDay operates under the strictest editorial standards and takes utmost pride in the fact that its content is completely independent of any financial interests.
  • The company has a mission to create engaging content which delivers better outcomes for all of its clients.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Approximately 1 million new GLP-1 users were identified between 2011 and 2023.
  • Declines of 6 and 28 percent were seen in full-term and late-and postterm births, respectively, from 2014 to 2022.
  • Increases of 12 and 20 percent were seen in preterm and early-term birth rates, respectively, from 2014 to 2022.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article does not provide any context or explanation for these fluctuations making them seem arbitrary.
  • The title implies a shift towards shorter gestational age from 2014 to 2022 when in fact it only mentions changes during this period and not necessarily a shift.

Recent Articles

  • New Study Suggests Semaglutide's Role in Smoking Cessation: Reducing Tobacco Cravings with Diabetes Medication

    New Study Suggests Semaglutide's Role in Smoking Cessation: Reducing Tobacco Cravings with Diabetes Medication

    Broke On: Tuesday, 30 July 2024 New study suggests semaglutide-based medicines like Ozempic and Wegovy may aid in smoking cessation by reducing tobacco cravings. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University found that individuals using semaglutide were less likely to seek tobacco-related healthcare than those on other diabetes medications, indicating its potential for addiction treatment. The drug's effect on the reward system in the brain may contribute to this ability.
  • GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Shift from Diabetes to Obesity Treatment: Implications and Trends

    GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Shift from Diabetes to Obesity Treatment: Implications and Trends

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 Since around 2020, GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have seen a notable shift from treating type 2 diabetes to obesity in the US. This trend is driven by FDA approvals and the high prevalence of obesity, accounting for over 88% of new prescriptions being semaglutide. However, this shift raises concerns about potential drug shortages and disparities in access.
  • Three out of Five Parents Cook Specialized Meals for Picky Eaters: Experts Warn of Potential Unhealthy Habits

    Three out of Five Parents Cook Specialized Meals for Picky Eaters: Experts Warn of Potential Unhealthy Habits

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 A University of Michigan poll found that three out of five parents cook specialized meals for their picky-eating children, potentially fostering unhealthy eating habits. Parents should provide balanced meals with options and avoid pressuring food consumption to ensure a healthy diet.
  • Pregnancies are getting shorter: Early-term births up by 20% since 2014 and pre-term births before 37 weeks up by 12%. Learn more about the factors contributing to this shift.

    Pregnancies are getting shorter: Early-term births up by 20% since 2014 and pre-term births before 37 weeks up by 12%. Learn more about the factors contributing to this shift.

    Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Pregnancies are getting shorter, with early-term births at 37 or 38 weeks up by 20% since 2014 and pre-term births before 37 weeks up by 12%. This shift is due to a variety of factors including obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and convenience. The rise in early-term births can lead to complications such as not fully developed lungs or the ability to regulate temperature and sugar levels. It's important for women who are pregnant or experiencing headaches, changes in urination and high blood pressure to see their doctor right away.

  • Breast Cancer Patients May Skip Nodal Irradiation After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, Study Suggests

    Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023 Breast cancer patients who have lymph node-negative disease after neoadjuvant chemotherapy may be able to safely forgo adjuvant regional nodal irradiation (RNI). The 5-year disease-free survival rate was similar among patients who received RNI and those who did not. The lead researcher, Eleftherios Mamounas, disclosed ties to the biopharmaceutical industry.

  • Wasabi Consumption Linked to Memory Improvement, Study Finds

    Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 The study was conducted on 72 healthy volunteers aged 60 to 80. Participants who took 100 milligrams of wasabi extract showed improvements in both short-term and long-term memory. The study was funded by wasabi maker Kinjirushi Co.

  • Salt Water Gargling May Reduce COVID-19 Hospitalization Risk, Study Suggests

    Broke On: Thursday, 09 November 2023 A study suggests that gargling with salt water may reduce the risk of hospitalization in COVID-19 patients. 96% of caregivers reportedly feel drained. US hospitals have reduced rates of on-site infections.