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Study: Eating 300g Poultry Weekly Doubles Cancer Death Risk

5/6/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Italy reveals that eating more than 300g of poultry each week can double the risk of dying from gastrointestinal cancers. Analyzing nearly 20 years of data from 4,869 participants, researchers found a staggering 27% rise in overall mortality risk, especially among men. This alarming discovery calls for further investigation into dietary impacts on health.

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A groundbreaking study from Italy reveals that eating more than 300g of poultry each week can double the risk of dying from gastrointestinal cancers. Analyzing nearly 20 years of data from 4,869 participants, researchers found a staggering 27% rise in overall mortality risk, especially among men. This alarming discovery calls for further investigation into dietary impacts on health.