Eating more of certain type of food could shorten cancer survivors' lives, study finds

Cancer survivors who eat more ultraprocessed foods may face a higher risk of death, according to new research.

The study, published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, found that higher consumption of heavily processed foods was linked to an increased risk of mortality over time among people who had survived the disease.

Ultraprocessed foods include items such as packaged snacks, sugary drinks and ready-made meals that have been altered with added sugars...