Laura Donnelly

Laura Donnelly is a health journalist at The Telegraph. She covers a wide range of topics related to health and fitness, from weight training for seniors to the risks of ultra-processed vegan food. Her articles often highlight the latest research and provide practical advice for maintaining good health. In addition to her work at The Telegraph, Laura can be found on Twitter @lauradonnlee.

Biography:  https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/l/la-le/laura-donnelly/

83%

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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

92%

Examples:

  • Food additives and industrial contaminants present in these foods might cause oxidative stress and inflammation, further aggravating the risks.
  • Researchers said the study is the first to show that UPF plant-based foods increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
  • Ultra-processed vegan food can increase the risk of heart death, Lancet research suggests.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Every 10% increase in plant-based foods was associated with a 20% reduction in deaths from heart disease if the fare was not ultra-processed.
  • However, when the increase came from plant-based UPF foods, it was linked to a 12% increase in such deaths.
  • Research by Sao Paulo University and Imperial College London assessed the diets of adults aged 40 to 69 and linked them to hospital data.

Deceptions

52%

Examples:

  • Researchers said the study published in Lancet Regional Health highlights the risks of common meat alternatives, such as vegan burgers and sausages.
  • Ultra-processed vegan food can increase the risk of heart death, Lancet research suggests.

Recent Articles

Preserving Leg Strength in Retirement: The Long-Term Benefits of Heavy Resistance Training

Preserving Leg Strength in Retirement: The Long-Term Benefits of Heavy Resistance Training

Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 Recent studies led by Carl-Johan Boraxbekk and Mads Bloch-Ibenfeldt reveal that heavy resistance training preserves leg strength in older adults for several years, improving everyday functional movements and predicting physical functionality later in life.
New Study: Ultra-Processed Plant-Based Foods Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases and Early Death

New Study: Ultra-Processed Plant-Based Foods Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases and Early Death

Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 A new study in The Lancet Regional Health Europe reveals that ultra-processed plant-based foods, such as meat substitutes and pastries, increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and early death by 5% to 13%. Replacing these with fresh, frozen, or minimally processed plants reduces the risk by 7% for cardiovascular disease and 13% for heart disease-related deaths.