Massive study of 460,000 people challenges ultra-processed food cancer fears
A massive study of more than 460,000 Americans found that ultra-processed foods were not associated with increased colorectal cancer risk overall…
According to ScienceDaily, a massive study of more than 460,000 Americans found that ultra-processed foods were not associated with increased colorectal cancer risk overall, challenging a widely held assumption.
While processed meat was linked to higher cancer incidence, ultra-processed whole grains and dairy products were associated with lower incidence.
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