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Researchers identified a higher risk for inflammatory bowel disease among adults who consumed a diet rich in ultraprocessed foods.

People who consume high amounts of ultra-processed foods report significantly more adverse mental health symptoms, according to new research published in Public Health Nutrition. ...

Consuming high amounts of highly processed foods can impact mental health, increasing the risk of anxiety and depression.

New research has found that people who eat ultra-processed meals have greater anxiety and more ‘mentally unhealthy days’ than those who don’t.

Researchers say they have found a connection between consuming too much ultra-processed food and more adverse mental health symptoms.

Prescription Medication Usage During Pregnancy Has Unknown Effects on Fetal Development News provided by Share this article Share this article BOCA RATON, Fla., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  Medication usage during pregnancy has increased substantially over the last several decades. 80% of pregnant women in the U.S, Europe, and Australia, now use at least one medication during pregnancy and almost 50% of women use 4 or more drugs at some point in their pregnancy, with many of these drugs havi...

Modern Teenagers More Likely to Develop Cardiovascular Disease as Adults News provided by Share this article Institute of Etiological Research BOCA RATON, Fla., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern teenagers engage in less healthy behaviors today than those of just 20 years ago and are more likely to face health risks into adulthood as a result. The Institute of Etiological Research assessed the trends in behavior among early adolescents using a nationally representative database of the US popu...