CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New research is putting ultra-processed foods back under the microscope and raising questions about how they may affect your risk for certain cancers. Researchers followed more than ...

Eating lots of processed foods might increase colon cancer risk among younger adults Women under 50 who ate lots of ultra-processed foods were more likely to develop pre-cancerous polyps This might ...

Researchers note that ultra-processed foods make up 70% of the U.S. food supply Vanessa Etienne is a Staff Writer for PEOPLE on the Health team. She joined the brand in 2021. Getty Ultra-processed ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For years, healthcare providers have been puzzled by an increase in colorectal cancer cases in young ...

Women under 50 who eat many ultra-processed foods face up to a 45% higher risk of precancerous colon growths. The Mass General Brigham study linked heavy consumption of these foods to early-onset ...

A healthy colon is important for your overall health. Colon polyps are often harmless, but they can be signs of colorectal cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The fact that ...

Eating more ultra-processed foods is tied to an increased risk of precancerous colorectal growths in women under 50, according to a study published Thursday in JAMA Oncology. Subscribe to read this ...

Mass General Brigham researchers found that people who ate more ultra-processed foods saw sharply higher rates of colon polyps. New research from Mass General Brigham links higher intake of ...

For several years, healthcare providers have noticed a rise in colorectal cancer cases among young people. Now, research shows that the consumption of ultra-processed foods can be a big contributing ...