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  "id": 16163949,
  "title": "US study finds no overall colorectal cancer link to ultra-processed foods",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/us-study-finds-no-overall-colorectal-cancer-link-to-ultra-processed",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-23T07:33:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/wellness/a-study-of-more-than-460000-americans-found-that-eating-ultra-processed-foods-was-not-associated-with-a-higher-risk-of-colorectal-cancer-overall-challenging-one-of-the-most-common-fears-about-packaged-and-processed-diets/articleshow/135138958.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A new study from the US National Cancer Institute examines the link between ultra-processed foods and colorectal cancer. Overall ultra-processed food consumption was not associated with an increased incidence of colorectal cancer. Higher intakes of wholegrains and dairy were linked to a lower incidence, while processed meat correlated with a higher risk. The findings suggest a need to consider…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}