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23-Year Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Increased Risk of Death


Processed meats and soft drinks are strongly associated with increased mortality. A recent study found that older adults consuming large quantities of ultra-processed foods, classified by the NOVA system, had a 10% higher risk of mortality over a median follow-up period of 23 years, compared to tho

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