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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

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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Ultra Processed Food Linked To Lower Heart Health

Ultra Processed Food Linked To Lower Heart Health

Unfortunately most Americans get more than 50% of their daily calories from ultra processed foods, measures of heart health decreases as ultra processed food consumption continues to rise, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019; and along with it so does the rate of obesity follow the …

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