Elizabeth Pratt
Elizabeth Pratt is a medical journalist based in Australia. She has a master's degree in health communication and has worked across all forms of media. Her work has appeared in a variety of outlets like the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Huffington Post, Fox News, Salon, The Sydney Morning Herald, Escape, and Theravive. When she's not writing stories, you'll find her in her yellow armchair, planning her next trip. Connect with her on Twitter. 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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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
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Contradictions
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- People on plant-based diets have a lower risk of cancer and heart disease, as well as a lower mortality rate from cardiovascular diseases.
- Vegetarian and vegan diets are linked to better cholesterol levels, blood sugar control, lower BMI, and less inflammation compared to omnivorous eaters.
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Recent Articles
New Study: Following Planetary Health Diet Linked to Lower Rates of Premature Death and Environmental Sustainability
Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024New study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that following the Planetary Health Diet, which emphasizes plant-based foods and modest meat and dairy consumption, can lower premature death rates from chronic diseases by 30% while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 29%. Adherence to this diet also decreases cropland use by 51% and fertilizer needs by 21%. Key components include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, legumes, and unsaturated plant oils. The study underscores the connection between human and planetary health. 
Plant-Based Diets Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Disease, Cancer: Large-Scale Review
Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024A large-scale review in PLOS ONE links vegetarian and vegan diets to lower risks of heart disease, cancer, and death. Plant-based diets rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, soybeans and beans reduce risk factors for heart disease and cancer. However, caution is needed due to potential nutrient deficiencies. 
Mid-Age Women: Boost Physical and Mental Health with Regular Exercise
Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024New research published in the journal PLOS Medicine reveals that women in their middle age who meet or begin to meet the World Health Organization's physical activity guidelines report higher perceived physical and mental health scores than those who don't. The studies followed thousands of Australian women over a 15-year period and found that maintaining an active lifestyle in mid-age could have significant benefits for overall health later in life. 
Female Doctors Lead to Better Health Outcomes for Hospital Patients: Study
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024A new study reveals female doctors lead to better health outcomes and lower mortality rates for both male and female hospital patients, with 31% of the nearly 780,000 older Americans analyzed being treated by a female physician. The research emphasizes effective communication and patient-centered care as key factors in improved patient outcomes.