HealthNews

HealthNews is an online platform that provides fact-based and up-to-date information on various health topics. The site features well-researched articles written by experts in the field and follows strict editorial guidelines to ensure accuracy and reliability. The content team covers a broad spectrum of topics, aiming to enhance people's wellbeing globally. However, there is a minor contradiction found in one article regarding the association between GLP-1 receptor agonists and antidepressants.

90%

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 site presents fact-based, science-led information in a language that is easy to understand.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The site's Board of Advisors consists of medical advisors (PhDs and MDs) and other field experts who provide guidance, consultation, and thorough revisions for Healthnews articles.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • In one article, it was mentioned that about one-third of those dispensed a GLP-1 receptor agonist were also dispensed an antidepressant. This contradicts the general trend where most articles do not mention any contradictions.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • One article deceptively states that 'The use of Ozempic and similar type 2 diabetes drugs has been linked to increased dispensation of antidepressants, a study shows.' However, the same information is provided in a less deceptive manner in the biases section.

Recent Articles

  • Six Family Members Hospitalized After Consuming Undercooked Bear Meat: A Cautionary Tale of Trichinellosis

    Six Family Members Hospitalized After Consuming Undercooked Bear Meat: A Cautionary Tale of Trichinellosis

    Broke On: Friday, 01 July 2022 A South Dakota family contracted trichinellosis after consuming undercooked bear meat during a reunion. Six of eight family members fell ill, with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and seizures. Experts confirmed the presence of Trichinella nativa parasites in leftover frozen samples. Proper cooking to an internal temperature of 165°F is the only reliable way to kill trichinella parasites. From 2016-2022, seven US trichinosis outbreaks occurred, with bear meat as the source in most cases.
  • GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Psychiatric Issues: Two Cases of Depression and Suicidal Ideation Linked to Semaglutide

    GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Psychiatric Issues: Two Cases of Depression and Suicidal Ideation Linked to Semaglutide

    Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 Two case studies presented at the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting suggest a potential link between GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and psychiatric issues, including depression and suicidal ideation. The medication, which acts on the brain to modulate food intake and reward, has been associated with approximately 60 reported cases of suicidal ideation since 2018. Further research is needed to identify specific proteins or enzymes that may exacerbate psychological conditions and contribute to these risks.

  • Increase in Pediatric Pneumonia Cases Not Linked to New Illness

    Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023 Increase in pediatric pneumonia cases, referred to as 'white lung syndrome,' reported in Warren County, Ohio. 'White lung syndrome' is not a new illness, but a term used to describe pneumonia. Main types of pathogens detected in Ohio are streptococcus pneumonia, adenovirus, and mycoplasma pneumonia. Health experts recommend vaccinations, hand hygiene, wearing masks, and avoiding crowded places to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses.