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Study Links Chicken Consumption to Increased Health Risks

4/24/2025

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A groundbreaking Italian study uncovers a startling link between chicken consumption and health risks. Eating more than 19 bites a week could raise mortality risk by nearly 30%, with men facing double the danger of gastrointestinal cancers when consuming over 300 grams. The findings hint at dangers from overcooking and harmful substances in chicken feed, urging further exploration.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking Italian study uncovers a startling link between chicken consumption and health risks. Eating more than 19 bites a week could raise mortality risk by nearly 30%, with men facing double the danger of gastrointestinal cancers when consuming over 300 grams. The findings hint at dangers from overcooking and harmful substances in chicken feed, urging further exploration.