Replacing some ultra-processed food with whole foods linked to lower bowel cancer risk
A study links replacing 10% of ultra-processed foods with whole foods to a lower bowel cancer rate.
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By Aditi Sharma , Editor, India & Education
Published 17 Oct 2026, 7:17 AM IST
The finding is an association and does not prove that this dietary change alone prevents cancer.More details are needed to interpret the size and limits of the reported link.
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Aditi Sharma — Aditi Sharma leads e Akhabaar's India and Education desks. She edits national news from across the states and follows schools, universities, entrance examinations and education policy, with a focus on what official…
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