A new study suggests a link between ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of dementia in older adults. Researchers found that a group of people who reported eating diets high in ultraprocessed foods had a 58% higher risk of developing dementia later in life and a 46% increased risk of developing cognitive impairment. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
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Ultraprocessed foods may be linked with dementia risk, study finds
A new study suggests a link between ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of dementia in older adults. Researchers found that a group of people who reported eating diets high in ultraprocessed foods had a 58% higher risk of developing dementia later in life and a 46% increased risk of develop
Published June 3, 2026, 10:49 PM
Updated June 3, 2026, 11:08 PM781Related Stories

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