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From anxiety to cancer, the evidence against ultra-processed food piles up

Americans consume more than half their daily calories from ultra-processed food. A new study finds consuming lots of this food is linked to a higher risk of many diseases.

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From anxiety to cancer, the evidence against ultra-processed food piles up

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Russian President and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin meets with the media at his campaign headquarters in Moscow on Monday. Natatlia Kolesnikova /Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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After a quarter century in power, Russian President Putin isn't going anywhere

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Supreme Court examines whether government can combat disinformation online

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