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High Chicken Intake Linked to Digestive Cancer Risks

4/26/2025

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Consuming more than 300g of chicken each week could significantly increase the risk of dying from 11 types of digestive cancers, according to a study by Italian scientists involving nearly 5,000 participants. Men appear to be particularly vulnerable, with harmful chemicals from cooking and poultry feed potentially to blame, though the study acknowledges certain limitations.

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Consuming more than 300g of chicken each week could significantly increase the risk of dying from 11 types of digestive cancers, according to a study by Italian scientists involving nearly 5,000 participants. Men appear to be particularly vulnerable, with harmful chemicals from cooking and poultry feed potentially to blame, though the study acknowledges certain limitations.