A new study has found that people who eat lots of ultra-processed foods might face a higher lung cancer risk. The research, published in the respiratory journal Thorax, shows those consuming the most processed foods had a 41% greater chance of developing lung cancer compared to those eating the least. Researchers tracked over 100,000 adults aged 55 to 74 for about 12 years. During this time, doctors diagnosed 1,706 new cases of lung cancer among participants. Ultra-processed foods now make up more than half of what people typically eat in the UK and US. These items undergo extensive processing and … Continue reading Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 41% Higher Lung Cancer Risk, Even After Adjusting for Smoking