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Study: Eating ultra-processed foods linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer

By Allison Aubrey

Published November 14, 2025 at 3:53 AM CST

A new study found that women who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods were 1.5 times more likely to develop pre-cancerous polyps before the age of 50, compared to those with healthier diets.

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Allison Aubrey

Allison Aubrey is a correspondent for NPR News, where her stories can be heard on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She's also a contributor to the PBS NewsHour and is one of the hosts of NPR's Life Kit.

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BBC apologizes for edit of Trump speech but says it won't provide legal compensation

Willem Marx

The BBC has apologized to President Trump for the way it edited his Jan. 6, 2021 speech but says it won't pay compensation. Trump has threatened a $1 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster.
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Scott Horsley

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Ecuador to vote on whether to allow foreign military bases back in the country

Carrie Kahn

Ecuadorians will vote Sunday on whether to reverse a constitutional ban and allow foreign military bases back in the country, as part of the fight against drug trafficking.