Jessica Freeborn

Jessica Freeborn is a freelance health and wellness writer based in Western New York. Her background in nursing has allowed her to apply her medical knowledge and experience to a wide range of writing projects. She specializes in several topics, including mental health and well-being, nursing, and caregiving. Medical News Today Editorial Guidelines Finding health and wellness information is easy. It’s everywhere. But finding trustworthy, relevant, usable information can be hard and even overwhelming. Medical News Today is changing all that. We’re making health information understandable and accessible so you can make the best decisions for yourself and the people you love. Read more about our process

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72%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author 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 the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The article presents the Atlantic diet as a proven and effective way to prevent metabolic syndrome without providing any evidence or citations.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the Atlantic diet or its sources.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by stating that the Atlantic diet is based on fresh fruits and vegetables while also claiming it can reduce metabolic syndrome risk without explaining how.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The article uses misleading statements and omits important information about the study's limitations and results.

Recent Articles

New Study Finds Atlantic Diet Linked to Better Health Outcomes and Lower Risk of Metabolic Syndrome

New Study Finds Atlantic Diet Linked to Better Health Outcomes and Lower Risk of Metabolic Syndrome

Broke On: Tuesday, 13 February 2024 A new study found that following the Atlantic diet, which emphasizes seasonal and local foods such as vegetables, fruit, fish and seafood olive oil, can lower the risk of developing metabolic syndrome after 6 months compared to a regular diet. The risk factors for metabolic syndrome include high blood sugar, high blood pressure, large waist circumference and abdominal obesity.