A study linked ultra-processed foods to 32 harmful health effects including a higher risk of heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, adverse mental health and early death
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A study linked ultra-processed foods to 32 harmful health effects including a higher risk of heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, adverse mental health and early death
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Ultra-processed foods filled with preservatives, additives and flavour enhancers have been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer.
UPF consumption has been linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and mental health issues
Researchers tracked the health and diets of more than 100,000 adults over an average period of 12 years.
UPFs have been linked to poor health, including an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer and early death
Experts said the study shows how diet can influence changes in the bowel which could lead to cancer
Researchers tracked more than 100,000 adults and found that the average ultra-processed food consumption was nearly three…
Heart specialists linked UPFs to increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure
