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Nancy Snyderman

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The Resume

    (circa 1952- )
    Born in St. Louis, Missouri
    Medical correspondent for NBC News (including NBC Nightly News and 'Today')
    Hosted the 'Dr. Nancy' show on MSNBC
    Former medical correspondent for ABC News (including 'Good Morning America')
    Books include 'Guide to Good Health for Women Over Forty,' 'Necessary Journeys,' 'Girl in the Mirror' and 'Diet Myths That Keep Us Fat'

Why she might be annoying:

    She often went on tv to tell you what she thought you should, and shouldn't, eat or drink.
    She publicly supported selective abortion (viewing the abortion of fetuses with genetic defects as good science).
    'Today' put her on their 'professionals' panel to discuss her opinions on current events that had nothing to do with medicine.
    Rumors persisted that she had plastic surgery.
    She faced backlash after criticizing parents who were skeptical of vaccinating their children.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She earned her doctorate from University of Nebraska and did her undergrad work at Indiana University.
    Her area of expertise is otolaryngology, which focuses on head and neck disorders, including cancer.
    She admitted she was raped as a college student, and encouraged other rape victims to be strong and come forward with their stories.
    She knew she wanted to be a doctor by the time she completed third grade.
    Her medical advice, and reports for NBC News, generally sparked debate about important health topics.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 13 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 22 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 48 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 66 Votes: 53.03% Annoying