Study links ultra-processed food intake to higher disease risk

Study links ultra-processed food intake to higher disease risk

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Researchers led by Dr. Xiao Liu and Maya Feller reported that each additional 100 grams of ultra-processed foods consumed daily was linked to modest increases in cardiovascular, cancer, mortality and metabolic disease risks, based on an analysis of 8.

8 million adults in Guangzhou, China, and Singapore. Earlier, ABC News noted that a review of more than 50 studies involving nearly nine million participants had found higher consumption of ultra-processed foods associated with elevated risks of cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, certain cancers and premature death.

Actors

Dr. Xiao Liu Maya Feller Family Medicine and Community Health Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital Duke-NUS Medical School

Locations

Guangzhou, China Singapore

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September 24, 2026
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Study links daily intake of ultra-processed foods to higher chronic disease risk
Study links daily intake of ultra-processed foods to higher chronic disease risk

New York Post • 24 Sep 07:25

An analysis of 8.8 million adults found that each additional 100 grams of ultra-processed foods consumed per day was associated with modest increases in cardiovascular, cancer, mortality and metabolic disease risks.

Credibility 72% Manip. 9% Center
September 23, 2026
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Study links higher intake of ultra-processed foods to increased chronic disease risk
Study links higher intake of ultra-processed foods to increased chronic disease risk

Fox News • 23 Sep 23:55

A large analysis of nearly 8.8 million adults found that each additional 100 grams of ultra-processed foods per day was associated with higher risks of cardiovascular events, cancer, diabetes and early death.

Credibility 72% Manip. 9% Center
September 22, 2026
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Study finds ultra-processed foods raise risk of heart disease, diabetes and mortality
Study finds ultra-processed foods raise risk of heart disease, diabetes and mortality

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 22 Sep 22:41

A review of more than 50 studies involving nearly 9 million adults shows that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, certain cancers and premature death.

Credibility 72% Manip. 9% Center

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