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

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Mahsa Tehrani discusses two new studies — one examining potential links between food preservatives and cancer, and another detailing possible health risks tied to daylight saving time — on ‘America Reports.’ 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, fats, salts and preservatives, according to Cleveland Clinic. 5 ULTRAPROCESSED FOODS THAT MAY BE WORSE FOR YOUR HEALTH THAN YOU THINK,