A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that greater consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is associated with an increased risk of early-onset colorectal conventional adenomas (EOCRC). The findings suggest that poor dietary quality contributes to early colorectal tumor development and highlight improving diet as a key strategy to reduce the rising burden of early-onset colorectal cancer.

The research explored the connection between UPF intake and precancerous colorectal lesions diagnosed before age 50. EOCRC continues to draw concern as cases in younger adults climb globally in parallel with increased accessibility and consumption of heavily processed packaged products.

The study followed 29,105 female registered nurses from 1991 through

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