Junk Food May Raise Lung Cancer Risk by 41%

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A groundbreaking study reveals a shocking link between junk food and lung cancer — even for non-smokers. Researchers found that people who consumed the most ultraprocessed foods were 41% more likely to develop lung cancer over time. From soft drinks to instant noodles, your daily snacks could be silently impacting your lung health. While this study doesn’t prove causation, it highlights the urgent need to rethink what we eat. Watch till the end to find out which foods were most linked to increased risk.   WooGlobe Ref : WGA353345 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Could your love for junk food be putting your lungs at risk?

00:03A massive new study says yes, and the numbers are alarming.

00:06Researchers looked at over 100,000 people from the PLCO cancer screening trial

00:11and found that those who consumed the most ultra-processed food

00:15were 41% more likely to develop lung cancer a decade later.

00:19And we're not just talking smokers here.

00:21Even non-smokers faced a higher risk.

00:23We're talking about foods like cookies, soft drinks, instant noodles, fried snacks, and processed meats.

00:30Those with the highest intake averaged 6 servings a day, and the most common items?

00:35Lunch meats, diet sodas, and decaf soft drinks.

00:38Even when smoking and overall diet were considered, the risk remained.

00:42Scientists think it could be due to harmful additives, toxic packaging,

00:46or just pushing healthier foods off your plate.

00:49But let's be clear, this doesn't prove junk food causes lung cancer.

00:53It does, however, raise serious questions.

00:56If confirmed, it could change how we fight cancer.

00:58Not just with medicine, but with our forks.

01:01So the next time you're reaching for that hot dog or sugary snack,

01:04remember, your lungs might not thank you for it.

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