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Obesity may not be the only factor to link ultra-processed foods to a higher risk of mouth, throat, and esophagus cancers

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Obesity may not be the only factor to link ultra-processed foods to a higher risk of mouth, throat, and esophagus cancers

An international study, led by the University of Bristol and the International Agency for Research on Cancer, analyzed diet and lifestyle data on 450,111 adults who were followed for approximately 14 years. Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract (including the mouth, …

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High Intake Of Several Food Additives Linked To Increased Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease

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Risk For Diabetes & Obesity Linked To Common Food Ingredient

High intake of several emulsifiers (part of the E numbers group of food additives) has been linked to an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a recent study published by the BMJ. Study findings have important public health implications given their omnipresent use in ultra-processed foods.  Industrially processed foods use several types of …

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