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  "id": 7807316,
  "title": "Ultra-processed foods linked to hidden muscle fat that may threaten your knees",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/ultra-processed-foods-linked-to-hidden-muscle-fat-that-may-threaten-7807316",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-16T03:00:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily Health",
    "slug": "sciencedaily-health",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260914102452.htm"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Eating more ultra-processed foods was linked to greater fat buildup inside thigh muscles, according to MRI scans of 615 adults at risk for knee osteoarthritis. Surprisingly, the association remained even after researchers accounted for calorie intake, physical activity, and other factors. Fatty changes in these muscles may weaken support around the knee and potentially increase osteoarthritis…",
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        "title": "Ultra-processed foods linked to hidden muscle fat that may threaten your knees",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/ultra-processed-foods-linked-to-hidden-muscle-fat-that-may-threaten",
        "published": "2026-09-16T03:00:57.000Z"
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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."
}