Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The CDC is a government organization responsible for providing reliable and accurate information on public health topics. The site covers a wide range of topics including disease prevention, outbreak tracking, and healthy living tips. The site also provides scientific journals and resources for healthcare professionals. While the site is highly reliable and free of biases, there are some instances where contradictions, conflicts of interest, and deceptive practices have been found in the articles.

83%

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

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

98%

Examples:

  • The articles provided by the CDC are highly reliable and free of any biases.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • There are some instances where conflicts of interest have been found in the articles. For example, the author states that continued progress towards TB elimination will require strong public health systems capable of maintaining essential disease prevention and control activities.

Contradictions

87%

Examples:

  • Fragments of bird flu genetic material were found in cow’s milk from infected US dairy herds.
  • There are some instances where contradictions have been found in the articles. For example, more than 380 people have been sickened in two salmonella outbreaks likely connected to cucumbers.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article states that “U.S. deaths from causes fully attributable to excessive alcohol use increased during the past 2 decades.” However, this statement is misleading because it does not provide context for these increases.
  • There are some instances where deceptive practices have been found in the articles. For example, the article states that “deaths from excessive drinking among males increased approximately 27%, and among females increased approximately 35%” which implies a significant increase in deaths. However, this is not supported by the data provided in the article.

Recent Articles

  • Salmonella Outbreaks from Recalled Cucumbers: Over 380 People Sickened in 29 States

    Salmonella Outbreaks from Recalled Cucumbers: Over 380 People Sickened in 29 States

    Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024 A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers has sickened over 380 people in the US, with Delaware among the affected states. Two separate outbreaks, caused by Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup strains, have hospitalized 68 individuals. The FDA is investigating both incidents to determine specific sources and products involved. With many reporting illness after consuming cucumbers, they are likely implicated in the outbreaks. Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, and can be fatal.
  • First Detection of HPAI A(H5N1) Bird Flu in US Dairy Cows: Three Human Cases Identified and Former CDC Director Predicts Pandemic

    First Detection of HPAI A(H5N1) Bird Flu in US Dairy Cows: Three Human Cases Identified and Former CDC Director Predicts Pandemic

    Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024 In March 2024, HPAI A(H5N1) bird flu was detected in dairy cows for the first time in the US, leading to three human cases among farmworkers. Former CDC Director Robert Redfield predicts human-to-human transmission and a potential pandemic as more than 40 cattle herds are infected. Bird flu, first discovered in birds in 1996, has infected millions of birds and at least 26 mammal species, including cows. People with job-related or recreational exposure to infected animals are at greater risk.
  • Understanding Bird Flu: Recent Outbreaks, Transmission, and Precautions

    Understanding Bird Flu: Recent Outbreaks, Transmission, and Precautions

    Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 Recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic bird flu, or avian influenza, have been reported in the US and Australia. Transmission to humans occurs primarily through direct contact with infected birds or contaminated environments. Three confirmed human cases in the US had direct contact with infected animals. Food safety measures include pasteurization and cooking poultry thoroughly to kill the virus.
  • First Human Case of H5N2 Bird Flu Identified in Mexico: Underlying Health Conditions May Have Increased Susceptibility

    First Human Case of H5N2 Bird Flu Identified in Mexico: Underlying Health Conditions May Have Increased Susceptibility

    Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 A man in Mexico with underlying health conditions becomes the first known human case of contracting the H5N2 bird flu strain, prompting close monitoring by authorities. No further cases have been discovered and the WHO deems the risk to people in Mexico as low.
  • CDC Recommends Doxycycline as Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Against STIs: A Game Changer in Sexual Health

    CDC Recommends Doxycycline as Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Against STIs: A Game Changer in Sexual Health

    Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 The CDC recommends using doxycycline as a post-exposure prophylaxis against bacterial STIs for men who have sex with men and transgender women, reducing chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea infections by over 70%, 70%, and approximately 50% respectively. This is the first time doxycycline has been used prophylactically against STIs. The CDC emphasizes this as part of a comprehensive sexual health approach, encouraging risk reduction counseling, STI screening and treatment, recommended vaccination, and linkage to HIV PrEP or other services.
  • Nine Family Members Infected with Rare Parasitic Disease from Undercooked Bear Meat

    Nine Family Members Infected with Rare Parasitic Disease from Undercooked Bear Meat

    Broke On: Friday, 01 July 2022 Nine people from three states contracted trichinellosis after consuming undercooked bear meat at a family gathering. The frozen meat, which was initially served rare, contained the freeze-resistant Trichinella nativa parasite. Five individuals were hospitalized with symptoms including fever and muscle pain.
  • CDC Warns of Increased Bird Flu Risk to Human Health: Two Confirmed Cases and Over 350 Monitored in US

    CDC Warns of Increased Bird Flu Risk to Human Health: Two Confirmed Cases and Over 350 Monitored in US

    Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024 Two human cases of bird flu, caused by the highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, have been confirmed in the US in farm workers. The CDC recommends avoiding close contact with sick or dead animals and has interim recommendations for prevention and public health investigations. Over 350 people have been monitored due to exposure to infected animals. Sixteen dairy cow herds in nine states have confirmed cases, and the USDA is providing financial support for biosecurity plans, veterinary costs, and sample shipping for testing.
  • CDC Warns of Global Threat as Clade I Monkeypox Cases Surge in Democratic Republic of Congo: Nearly 20,000 Suspected Cases, 975 Deaths

    CDC Warns of Global Threat as Clade I Monkeypox Cases Surge in Democratic Republic of Congo: Nearly 20,000 Suspected Cases, 975 Deaths

    Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 A recent surge of suspected clade I mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with nearly 20,000 suspected cases and 975 deaths, poses a significant global threat due to its higher severity and transmissibility compared to clade II. The CDC is increasing surveillance, expanding diagnostic testing capacity, and coordinating a vaccination program to protect those at highest risk. Public health measures such as promoting safe sex practices, avoiding close contact with infected individuals or animals, and practicing good hand hygiene can also help prevent the spread of mpox.
  • CDC Report: Significant Increase in Preventable Premature Deaths in Rural America, Particularly for Minority Populations

    CDC Report: Significant Increase in Preventable Premature Deaths in Rural America, Particularly for Minority Populations

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 New CDC data reveals preventable premature deaths have risen significantly among Americans aged 80 and below, particularly in rural areas. The five leading causes - heart disease, cancer, unintentional injury, stroke and chronic lower respiratory disease - account for many of these deaths. Limited healthcare access is a major contributor. The CDC recommends improving access to healthcare, promoting healthy habits and addressing disparities among rural communities with high populations of Black, African American, American Indian or Alaska Native people.
  • Barriers to Mammography: How Social Determinants of Health and Health-Related Social Needs Affect Breast Cancer Screening

    Barriers to Mammography: How Social Determinants of Health and Health-Related Social Needs Affect Breast Cancer Screening

    Broke On: Tuesday, 09 January 2024 Breast cancer is a serious health concern for women, and mammography is recommended to screen for the disease. However, adverse social determinants of health (SDOH) and health-related social needs (HRSNs), such as social isolation, life dissatisfaction, cost as a barrier to healthcare access are strongly associated with decreased mammography use.