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Study Reveals Link Between Junk Food and Lung Cancer Risk

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(MedPage Today) -- High consumption of ultraprocessed food was associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, according to an observational study. Based on the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Trial, individuals...

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A new study suggests that ultra-processed foods may be associated with an increased risk of lung cancer.

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, according to a study published online in the journal Thorax. Further research in different populations is needed, but...

World, July 31, 2025 (ATB Digital).- The high consumption of ultraprocessed foods could be linked to a significant increase in the risk of developing lung cancer, according to one study. According to the results, people who eat higher amounts of these products present up to 41% more likely to be diagnosed with this disease compared to those who consume them to a lesser extent. Although scientists warn that more research is needed to confirm thes…

We now know that soda, ready-made meals, and snacks aren't exactly good for us. A new American study adds insult to injury: a diet rich in ultra-processed foods significantly increases the risk of lung cancer, even if you don't smoke. According to the researchers, people who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods have up to 41 percent more […] Want to know more about science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .

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scientias.nl broke the news in Middelharnis, Netherlands on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
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