Tag Archives: Bias

Sharyl Attkisson on Media Bias

This article was previously published December 6, 2020, and has been updated with new information. Sharyl Attkisson is an award-winning investigative journalist with uncompromising integrity. Her book, “Slanted: How the News Media Taught Us to Love Censorship and Hate Journalism,” was released in November 2020. In this, her third book, she addresses one of the… Read More »

Does your health monitor have device bias?

In recent years, there’s been a veritable explosion in the number and type of health monitoring devices available in smartphones and fitness apps. Your smartphone is likely tracking the number of steps you take, how far and fast you walk, and how many flights of stairs you climb each day. Some phones log sleep, heart… Read More »

Study finds racial bias in Optum algorithm

A new study finds racial bias in an algorithm from Optum that is widely used by health systems. The algorithm helps hospitals identify high-risk patients, such as those who have chronic conditions, to help providers know who may need additional resources to manage their health. The authors of the study published in the American Association… Read More »

Leading Institution for Science-Based Health Advice Implodes After Industry Bias Is Revealed

By Dr. Mercola I’ve written many articles highlighting the bias created by funding and the dangers of basing health decisions on industry-funded science. Independent, unbiased research is absolutely crucial for getting to the truth; without it science becomes little more than an extension of marketing, and hence useless. So, what’s happening at Cochrane right now… Read More »