A 30-year study has linked ultra-processed foods, such as chicken nuggets, hotdogs, and packaged snacks, with an increased risk of early death. The study, conducted by Harvard University, tracked over 114,000 adults and found that those who consumed the highest quantities of ultra-processed foods were four percent more likely to die during the follow-up period. The strongest links were found with meat, poultry, and seafood ready-to-eat products, sugary drinks, and artificially sweetened beverages.