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Study links ultraprocessed foods and dementia

A new study suggests a link between ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of dementia in older adults. Researchers found that a group of people who reported eating diets high in ultraprocessed foods had a 58% higher risk of developing dementia later in life and a 46% increased risk of developing cognitive impairment. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Jun 3 (02:30)
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