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Glasgow Times
2 hours ago
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Study suggests link between ultra processed foods and lung cancer
An international team of researchers tracked the health and food habits of more than 100,000 US adults, with an average age of 63. After an average of 12 years the team identified 1,706 cases of lung cancer. And food survey questionnaires revealed consumption of UPFs, including ice cream, fried foods, bread, cakes, pastries, salty snacks, breakfast cereals, instant noodles and soups, margarine, confectionery, soft drinks, sweetened fruit drinks, hamburgers, hot dogs, and pizza. The research team, led by academics in China, found that average UPF consumption was nearly three servings a day, but ranged from 0.5 to six. The three types of food that featured the most were lunch meat and soft drinks. People who consumed the highest amounts of UPFs were 41% more likely to develop lung cancer compared with those who consumed the least amount, academics wrote in the journal Thorax. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and pizza were among the UPFs consumed (PA) They found an increased risk found for both non small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. The authors said that they did make adjustments to their findings based on whether or not people smoked but they did not make adjustments for smoking intensity, which may have an impact. They stress that 'causality cannot be determined' from their findings and the data should be interpreted with caution. 'Although additional research in other populations and settings is warranted, these findings suggest the healthy benefits of limiting UPF,' the authors said. They added: 'Limiting trends of UPF intake globally could contribute to reducing the burden of lung cancer.' Commenting on the study, Professor Sam Hare, consultant chest radiologist at the Royal Free London NHS Trust, said: 'A quarter of lung cancer cases occur in non-smokers so we do need research exploring whether other factors are associated with lung cancer. 'We also know immunity is linked to cancer biology so it is a good idea to do research into factors like diet. 'However, further work is needed to establish direct causation between UPFs and lung cancer, crucially, whilst the study does make some adjustments for smoking status, the amount of smoking is not factored in, which is known to be directly related to lung cancer development. 'Dietary habits also change considerably over the course of such long-term studies, as such, it is difficult to directly conclude that lung cancer is related to the level of UPF consumption alone given it was only declared at the start of the study. 'That said, given the relative dearth of information on non-smoking related risk factors in lung cancer, it is important that the scientific community conducts more studies like this – we need genuine evidence-based advancement in the early diagnosis of lung cancer in non-smokers, but this study isn't quite able to give us the answers yet.' The researchers stressed that 'causality cannot be determined' from their findings (Alamy/PA) It comes as a separate study examined teenage smoking rates over 50 years in the UK. Researchers, led by academics from the University of Michigan in the US, looked at data on smoking among 16 and 17-year-olds in 1974, 1986 and 2018. They found that teenage smoking dropped from 33% to 12% during the study period. The 2018 study found that 11% of older teenagers used vapes. The study authors estimate that teenagers who vape are more likely to go on to be smokers. Writing in the journal Tobacco Control, they said that the likelihood of smoking was 1.5% among teenagers who do not vape, but 33% among those who do. 'Tobacco control efforts should continue to focus on the prevention of general youth nicotine use and to specifically target youth who use e- cigarettes because their risk of cigarette smoking is similar to youth in the 1970s,' they wrote. But academic commentators have said that this conclusion is 'not justified'.
The Herald Scotland
2 hours ago
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
Study suggests link between ultra processed foods and lung cancer
After an average of 12 years the team identified 1,706 cases of lung cancer. And food survey questionnaires revealed consumption of UPFs, including ice cream, fried foods, bread, cakes, pastries, salty snacks, breakfast cereals, instant noodles and soups, margarine, confectionery, soft drinks, sweetened fruit drinks, hamburgers, hot dogs, and pizza. The research team, led by academics in China, found that average UPF consumption was nearly three servings a day, but ranged from 0.5 to six. The three types of food that featured the most were lunch meat and soft drinks. People who consumed the highest amounts of UPFs were 41% more likely to develop lung cancer compared with those who consumed the least amount, academics wrote in the journal Thorax. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and pizza were among the UPFs consumed (PA) They found an increased risk found for both non small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. The authors said that they did make adjustments to their findings based on whether or not people smoked but they did not make adjustments for smoking intensity, which may have an impact. They stress that 'causality cannot be determined' from their findings and the data should be interpreted with caution. 'Although additional research in other populations and settings is warranted, these findings suggest the healthy benefits of limiting UPF,' the authors said. They added: 'Limiting trends of UPF intake globally could contribute to reducing the burden of lung cancer.' Commenting on the study, Professor Sam Hare, consultant chest radiologist at the Royal Free London NHS Trust, said: 'A quarter of lung cancer cases occur in non-smokers so we do need research exploring whether other factors are associated with lung cancer. 'We also know immunity is linked to cancer biology so it is a good idea to do research into factors like diet. 'However, further work is needed to establish direct causation between UPFs and lung cancer, crucially, whilst the study does make some adjustments for smoking status, the amount of smoking is not factored in, which is known to be directly related to lung cancer development. 'Dietary habits also change considerably over the course of such long-term studies, as such, it is difficult to directly conclude that lung cancer is related to the level of UPF consumption alone given it was only declared at the start of the study. 'That said, given the relative dearth of information on non-smoking related risk factors in lung cancer, it is important that the scientific community conducts more studies like this – we need genuine evidence-based advancement in the early diagnosis of lung cancer in non-smokers, but this study isn't quite able to give us the answers yet.' The researchers stressed that 'causality cannot be determined' from their findings (Alamy/PA) It comes as a separate study examined teenage smoking rates over 50 years in the UK. Researchers, led by academics from the University of Michigan in the US, looked at data on smoking among 16 and 17-year-olds in 1974, 1986 and 2018. They found that teenage smoking dropped from 33% to 12% during the study period. The 2018 study found that 11% of older teenagers used vapes. The study authors estimate that teenagers who vape are more likely to go on to be smokers. Writing in the journal Tobacco Control, they said that the likelihood of smoking was 1.5% among teenagers who do not vape, but 33% among those who do. 'Tobacco control efforts should continue to focus on the prevention of general youth nicotine use and to specifically target youth who use e- cigarettes because their risk of cigarette smoking is similar to youth in the 1970s,' they wrote. But academic commentators have said that this conclusion is 'not justified'.
Western Telegraph
2 hours ago
- Health
- Western Telegraph
Study suggests link between ultra processed foods and lung cancer
An international team of researchers tracked the health and food habits of more than 100,000 US adults, with an average age of 63. After an average of 12 years the team identified 1,706 cases of lung cancer. And food survey questionnaires revealed consumption of UPFs, including ice cream, fried foods, bread, cakes, pastries, salty snacks, breakfast cereals, instant noodles and soups, margarine, confectionery, soft drinks, sweetened fruit drinks, hamburgers, hot dogs, and pizza. The research team, led by academics in China, found that average UPF consumption was nearly three servings a day, but ranged from 0.5 to six. The three types of food that featured the most were lunch meat and soft drinks. People who consumed the highest amounts of UPFs were 41% more likely to develop lung cancer compared with those who consumed the least amount, academics wrote in the journal Thorax. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and pizza were among the UPFs consumed (PA) They found an increased risk found for both non small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. The authors said that they did make adjustments to their findings based on whether or not people smoked but they did not make adjustments for smoking intensity, which may have an impact. They stress that 'causality cannot be determined' from their findings and the data should be interpreted with caution. 'Although additional research in other populations and settings is warranted, these findings suggest the healthy benefits of limiting UPF,' the authors said. They added: 'Limiting trends of UPF intake globally could contribute to reducing the burden of lung cancer.' Commenting on the study, Professor Sam Hare, consultant chest radiologist at the Royal Free London NHS Trust, said: 'A quarter of lung cancer cases occur in non-smokers so we do need research exploring whether other factors are associated with lung cancer. 'We also know immunity is linked to cancer biology so it is a good idea to do research into factors like diet. 'However, further work is needed to establish direct causation between UPFs and lung cancer, crucially, whilst the study does make some adjustments for smoking status, the amount of smoking is not factored in, which is known to be directly related to lung cancer development. 'Dietary habits also change considerably over the course of such long-term studies, as such, it is difficult to directly conclude that lung cancer is related to the level of UPF consumption alone given it was only declared at the start of the study. 'That said, given the relative dearth of information on non-smoking related risk factors in lung cancer, it is important that the scientific community conducts more studies like this – we need genuine evidence-based advancement in the early diagnosis of lung cancer in non-smokers, but this study isn't quite able to give us the answers yet.' The researchers stressed that 'causality cannot be determined' from their findings (Alamy/PA) It comes as a separate study examined teenage smoking rates over 50 years in the UK. Researchers, led by academics from the University of Michigan in the US, looked at data on smoking among 16 and 17-year-olds in 1974, 1986 and 2018. They found that teenage smoking dropped from 33% to 12% during the study period. The 2018 study found that 11% of older teenagers used vapes. The study authors estimate that teenagers who vape are more likely to go on to be smokers. Writing in the journal Tobacco Control, they said that the likelihood of smoking was 1.5% among teenagers who do not vape, but 33% among those who do. 'Tobacco control efforts should continue to focus on the prevention of general youth nicotine use and to specifically target youth who use e- cigarettes because their risk of cigarette smoking is similar to youth in the 1970s,' they wrote. But academic commentators have said that this conclusion is 'not justified'.
The Irish Sun
3 hours ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
What is synthetic cannabinoid HHC and why has it been classified as illegal drug in Ireland by the Government?
HERE'S everything you need to know about HHC, the synthetic cannabinoid that's been banned by the government. Also known as Hexahydrocannabinol, the Advertisement 3 The substance originally comes from the cannabis plant Credit: Alamy 3 The drug can be sold in e-cigarettes, vapes, jellies, and cakes Credit: Alamy It's a semi-synthetic cannabinoid which comes from the It has joined a list of 13 other substances categorised under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 as a Schedule 1 controlled drug. The 14 substances were identified by the This means that the export, import, possession, production, sale, or supply of the product is banned. Advertisement READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS This is because the substance produces many of the same effects as cannabis, another banned drug in Ireland. The Collapse, withdrawals after frequent use, and a stronger type of intoxication than cannabis are also potential side effects. According to the Department of Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun The substance was first detected in Ireland in 2022. Since then, it has been sold in the form of e-cigarettes, vape pens, oils, herbal mixtures, and jellies. What do cannabis plants look and smell like? But health bosses told They said: "Researchers in University Hospital Advertisement The National Drug Treatment Recording System estimate that between January 1, 2024 and July 25, 2025, 221 cases were reporting HHC as a main or additional problem drug. And there are concerns that HHC is reaching a younger audience of teenagers. NEGATIVE IMPACT Similar to disposable It's also believed that consistently using the substance can have a negative impact on the user's mental health. Advertisement And Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill welcomed the move. She said: 'The sale of HHC as vapes, in attractive packaging, or in edible jelly form, is a marketing ploy aimed at young people, which masks the fact that this drug is harmful for youth 'HEALTH-LED APPROACH' 'Under the successor national drugs strategy, I'm committed to reviewing legal avenues to respond faster and more effectively to emerging threats from by the volatile drugs market. "In line with our health-led approach to drug use, our priority is to advance measures that enable us to protect and support the health of our population.' Advertisement Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler said: "A recent study showed HHC was involved in a third of first-time psychosis cases at University "This is clear evidence of the serious harm it can cause. "Classifying HHC as a Schedule 1 controlled drug will curtail its availability and reduce its health impact, particularly on the mental health of younger people. "Measures like this are essential to easing the pressure on our mental health services and protecting individuals, especially those unaware of the risks, from avoidable and significant harm." Advertisement 3 HHC has now been labelled an illegal substance in Ireland Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ozzy Osbourne's funeral guest list revealed with Elton John among A-listers joining family service after fans' tribute
OZZY Osbourne's Black Sabbath bandmates and Sir Elton John will attend his funeral tomorrow. The singer, who Advertisement 6 Ozzy will be laid to rest in the grounds of his home Credit: Ross Halfin 6 Tributes to Ozzy in his hometown of Birmingham Credit: Alamy 6 The route for Ozzy's funeral cortege His funeral cortege through Birmingham today will allow fans to pay their respects. Wife Sharon and children Jack, 39, A source said: 'Sharon and the family want to celebrate Ozzy's life with his fans, with plans for the cortege to travel through Birmingham. 'Tomorrow they will have a closed service at a church in Gerrards Cross, Bucks. Advertisement read more on ozzy osbourne "Singer 'His Sabbath bandmates, ' 'Sharon and his family have been so touched by messages they received not only from Ozzy's friends, but also his fans around the world.' Advertisement Most read in Celebrity After his death, Elton called Ozzy a 'dear friend' who 'secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods.' Thousands will line Broad Street in Birmingham from 1pm as they travel to the Black Sabbath bridge. Ozzy Osbourne is seen in touching final video having breakfast with his family just two days before his death A live stream of the road is continuing, so fans unable to travel can watch as the hearse passes by. Advertisement Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal said: 'Ozzy was more than a music legend — he was a son of Birmingham. 'Having recently been awarded the Freedom of the City and following his celebrated appearance at the 'We're proud to host it here with his loving family, and we are grateful they have generously offered to pay to enable this to happen.' 6 Yungblud will give a reading at the private family service Credit: Getty Advertisement 6 James Hetfield from Metallica will also attend the family service Credit: Getty 6 Ozzy with Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler Credit: Getty Brum airport plans tribute By Alex West BIRMINGHAM Airport is planning a tribute amid calls to change its name to Ozzy Osbourne International. A petition backed by more than 50,000 people calls for the switch after the Brummie singer's death last week. The airport said it would put up artwork in its terminal, saying: 'Ozzy is an inspiration to so many.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
