Hot Dogs, Soda, and a 540,000-Person Warning: Ultra-Processed Foods Shorten Life

Hot Dogs, Soda, and a 540,000-Person Warning: Ultra-Processed Foods Shorten Life

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Hot Dogs, Soda, and a 540,000-Person Warning: Ultra-Processed Foods Shorten LifeA sweeping 23-year follow-up of more than half a million Americans reveals that those who load up on ultra-processed fare—from sugary sodas to deli meats—face about a 10 % higher risk of dying, especially from heart disease and diabetes. The link remained even when weight, smoking, and overall diet quality were factored out, hinting at […]

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