Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) linked to 32 distinct health problems A major 2024 review found ultra-processed foods (UPFs) linked to 32 distinct health problems, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, numerous cancers (like colorectal), cardiovascular diseases (heart attack, stroke), mental health issues (anxiety, depression), sleep disorders, asthma, gastrointestinal issues, and all-cause mortality, affecting metabolic, cardiovascular, mental, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems. Continue Reading…