A recent study published in JAMA Oncology reveals that consuming ultra-processed foods is linked to a higher risk of developing precancerous colorectal growths , known as adenomas, in women under 50. These findings are significant as adenomas can potentially develop into cancer, highlighting a possible factor in the rising rates of colorectal cancer among younger adults.

The research, led by Dr. Andrew Chan from Massachusetts General Brigham, analyzed data from over 29,000 women who participated in the Nurses' Health Study II. The participants, aged between 24 and 42 at the start, were followed for 24 years. They completed dietary questionnaires every four years and underwent at least one colonoscopy before turning 50. The study found that women who consumed the most ultra-processed f

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