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Ultra-processed food

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Ultra-processed food tied to more depression in over-70s

A Molecular Psychiatry analysis of 7,220 older adults found high ultra-processed food intake tracked with more depressive symptoms, and genetic risk made no difference either way.

Jul 26, 2026

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Ultra-processed food tied to 19% higher heart-death risk

An Australian study followed 39,544 adults for a median of 25 years. Those eating the most ultra-processed food were more likely to die of cardiovascular disease, even after accounting for sugar, salt and diet quality. A link, not proof.

Jul 21, 2026