19/01/2026
Global Evidence for Plant-Based Diets. What does the research from thousands of patients worldwide actually show? Dr Shireen Kassam, consultant haematologist and professor of plant-based nutrition, explains the growing body of global cohort studies linking plant-based diets to reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. For healthcare providers, this reinforces the value of evidence-based nutrition advice and highlights how dietary change can play a crucial role in long-term patient health.