{
  "id": 9314840,
  "title": "Extra 100 grams of ultra-processed foods daily related with 14% higher risk of heart event: study",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/extra-100-grams-of-ultra-processed-foods-daily-related-with-14-higher",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-23T10:36:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
    "slug": "the-hindu-sci-tech",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/extra-100-grams-of-ultra-processed-foods-daily-related-with-14-higher-risk-of-heart-event-study/article71499359.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eating an extra 100 grams of ultra-processed foods each day may increase the risk of heart problems by 14%, according to a study involving over 88 lakh participants from around the world. Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore analyzed data from 51 studies, with follow-ups lasting between 2 and 32 years. Ultra-processed foods are high in sugar, salt, and low in fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. The study found a 16% higher risk of metabolic syndromes or diabetes for every 10% increase in weight per energy intake due to these foods. Additionally, there was a 24% higher risk of cardiovascular events, 12% higher risk of cancer, and 23% higher risk of obesity or overweight. The researchers suggest that reducing consumption of ultra-processed foods and replacing them with minimally processed alternatives may help prevent chronic diseases and manage primary care.",
  "summary": "Consumption of the energy-dense, high-on-sugar and salt products was also related with a higher chance of metabolic syndrome or diabetes (24%), depression and anxiety (27%), digestive diseases (31%) and high blood pressure (11%), the study found",
  "key_points": [
    "Extra 100g of ultra-processed foods daily raises heart risk by 14%",
    "Study of 88 million participants from 51 researches",
    "Increased metabolic syndromes, diabetes, cancer, and obesity risk"
  ],
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        "outlet": "The Hindu Health",
        "title": "Extra 100 grams of ultra-processed foods daily related with 14% higher risk of heart event: study",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/extra-100-grams-of-ultra-processed-foods-daily-related-with-14-higher",
        "published": "2026-09-23T10:47:21.000Z"
      }
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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."
}