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FAU Study Links Ultra-processed Foods to Greater Heart Attack, Stroke Risk

An analysis of national U.S. health and diet data found a strong link between ultra-processed food consumption and cardiovascular disease. Adults whose diets were highest in ultra-processed foods--like sodas, packaged snacks, and processed meats--had a 47% higher risk of heart attack or stroke than those who ate the least, even after adjusting for other factors. The findings underscore ultra-processed foods as a major, preventable driver of heart disease and a pressing public health concern.

February 5, 2026


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