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Author: Tim Newman

Tim Newman has ^1.2% among authors. BS Score: 0.8%. Articles analyzed: 2. Words analyzed: 9,022.

Top reasoning patterns

Optimism Bias - 2.5% (224 hits)
Ambiguity (Equivocation) - 1.9% (168 hits)
Hasty Generalization - 1.8% (159 hits)
Appeal to Authority - 1.7% (157 hits)
Appeal to Emotion - 1.7% (157 hits)
Availability Heuristic - 1.5% (139 hits)
Overconfidence Bias - 1.4% (123 hits)
Indoctrination - 1.2% (106 hits)

Analyzed articles

Medical Myths: All about COPD ^1%

Medical News Today - By Tim Newman - 11/25/2021, 8:00 AM

Appeal to Authority 29.2% - Ambiguity (Equivocation) 10.6% - Optimism Bias 9.8%

COPD is an umbrella term for a collection of progressive respiratory conditions, all of which cause breathing difficulties. Two of the most common forms of COPD are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The most prevalent symptoms of COPD are shortness of breath and a cough. Over time, even everyday activities, such as getting dressed, can... more

Medical Myths: All about lung cancer ^7.2%

Medical News Today - By Tim Newman - 11/11/2021, 8:00 AM

Appeal to Authority 11.1% - Overconfidence Bias 9.3% - Ambiguity (Equivocation) 9.3%

Because November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the latest edition of Medical Myths tackles lung cancer. Among a range of misunderstandings and mistruths, we cover pollution, surgery, risk factors, and talcum powder. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2018, there were 218,520 new cases of lung cancer... more

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Author: Tim Newman

Top reasoning patterns

Analyzed articles

Medical Myths: All about COPD 1%

Medical Myths: All about lung cancer 7.2%

Medical Myths: All about COPD ^1%

Medical Myths: All about lung cancer ^7.2%