# Ultra-Processed Foods and Heart Disease | Perth News

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Podcast: [Perth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199)
Published: 2026-07-17T09:06:53+00:00
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New research reveals a shocking link between ultra-processed foods and heart disease, with Canadian data suggesting 23-38% of heart disease cases and deaths in 2019 could be tied to UPFs like chips, sugary drinks, and processed meats—potentially causing over 58,000 new cases and 10,000 deaths. Cutting back just 20-50% could prevent tens of thousands of cases and save thousands of lives. Public health experts are pushing for taxes, clearer labels, and marketing restrictions, but some scientists caution that this is a modeling study—not direct evidence—and argue the real culprits may be sugar, salt, and saturated fat, not processing itself. The science is compelling, but the debate is far from over. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b26b797f30708083

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