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• Ultra-Processed Foods and Obesity Linked to Prediabetes in Youth: Study

  November 20, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A new study finds that rising childhood consumption of ultra-processed foods may be increasing the likelihood that young adults will develop type 2 diabetes.

• Study Links Ultra-Processed Food Consumption to Increased Lung Cancer Risk

  August 11, 2025

  Michael Adams

  New research indicates that people who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods may face up to a 41% greater risk of developing lung cancer, adding to growing evidence of serious long-term health risks associated with these products.

• Ultra-Processed Food Health Risks Still Present With Moderate Consumption: Study

  August 1, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Amid a flurry of new studies, researchers have found that even moderate consumption of ultra-processed foods may raise the risk of chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

• FDA Investigating Ultra-Processed Food Side Effects Linked To Chronic Diseases

  July 25, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Estimates suggest U.S. children get nearly 60% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, prompting multiple government agencies to examine the potential health risks.

• Childhood Prediabetes May Impact Nearly One Third of U.S. Adolescents: CDC

  July 17, 2025

  Michael Adams

  New CDC data indicates that nearly one in three U.S. adolescents may have childhood prediabetes, highlighting growing concerns about long-term health risks such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

• Processed Food Marketing Can Have Dramatic Effect on Youth Consumption: Study

  July 7, 2025

  Michael Adams

  New research shows that Black and Latino youth are disproportionately targeted by unhealthy food advertising, leading to higher consumption of ultra-processed foods.

• Some Food Additives May Increase Risk of Type 2 Diabetes When Combined: Study

  April 22, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Ultra-processed foods that mix certain kinds of additives together may lead to a greater risk of type 2 diabetes.