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Ultraprocessed Foods High in Seed Oils Could Be Fueling Colon Cancer Risk


A new study suggests certain lipids, particularly omega-6 fatty acids, which are commonly found in seed oils used to make ultraprocessed junk food, may promote inflammation in colon cancer tumors

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