A Lot to Process

More risks of ultra-processed foods revealed. May 10, 2024 We all know soda isn’t great for you, but could it be dangerous? Today, we’re starting off with [the newest alarming research about ultra-processed foods](. And when it comes to mental health, we’ll explain [why PTSD can take years to surface]( and [when couples therapy can backfire](, plus we'll share the latest [on Brian Wilson’s conservatorship](. Thanks for waking up with us.   In the News [hands holding out ultraprocessed foods: ice cream, sausage, chicken finger]( Getty/KCM A Lot to Process Research continues to come out about the health risks of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) — and a new study suggests they might even be deadly. Over the course of 30 years, researchers followed more than 100,000 U.S. adults with no prior medical conditions and found that those who ate lots of UPFs had a 4% higher risk of an early death. These findings build on research released in February, which revealed that eating a diet high in these foods has been associated with 32 different health conditions, including cancer and type 2 diabetes. Not all UPFs pose the same threat, though: We've got details on the [four types you especially want to avoid](. [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fhealth%2Fnutrition%2Fwhat-are-ultra-processed-foods%2F   More Stories [Stormy Daniels leaving court]( Stormy Daniels leaves Manhattan Criminal Court after testifying at former President Donald Trump's trial. (Getty Images) [Stormy Daniels spent more time testifying]( about her alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Donald Trump and pushed back against defense lawyers who tried to poke holes in her credibility. At one point, a Trump attorney asked the adult film actress: “You made this all up, right?” Daniels responded that the one-night stand was “very much real.” Later on, Trump’s attorneys asked for a mistrial again, arguing that Daniels’s testimony was prejudicial. Justice Juan Merchan denied the request and refused to alter a gag order. Merchan has threatened the former president with jail time if he continues to violate the gag order — here’s a look at [what Trump’s time behind bars could look like](. Hunter Biden could be headed to trial after a federal appeals court declined to dismiss the gun charges against him. The criminal trial is set to begin June 3, and Biden's due to appear in court May 24 for a pretrial conference. A new study from University of Missouri-Kansas City found that colorectal cancer is on the rise in young people ages 10-44 — jumping as much as 500% among certain age groups. It’s important to note, though, that the study has yet to be peer-reviewed, and that these cases are still low overall compared to older groups.   Sound Off 📣 As the Trump-Biden rematch inches closer, we’ve been thinking deeply about the state of American democracy and how to responsibly cover the election cycle. NYT's executive editor Joe Kahn recently told Semafor why he doesn’t think it's the Times's job to sway the voters in any direction: "One of the absolute necessities of democracy is having a free and fair and open election where people can compete for votes, and the role of the news media in that environment is not to skew your coverage towards one candidate or the other, but just to provide very good, hard-hitting, well-rounded coverage of both candidates, and informing voters." But we want to know what you think: [Check out the interview]( and drop us a line at ask@katiecouric.com.   Must-Reads [Illustration of woman looking down with squiggle inside her head]( Warning Signs For many women, PTSD can emerge years, or even decades, after a traumatic incident. Here's more on how it can manifest. [Read More »]( [Brian Wilson]( Motion Granted Brian Wilson was placed under a court-ordered conservatorship — we’ve got details on the singer’s current legal situation. [Read More »]( [Couple in couples therapy]( All Talk Couples counseling isn't always the answer for relationship troubles, particularly if you're with a narcissist. We explain why. [Read More »](   Feel-Good Friday [A dog dancing on its hind legs] Vera Faupel Here's some news that'll make you smile: The Comedy Pet Photo Awards announced the finalists for this year's illustrious competition — and they include images of dramatic dogs, freaky felines, and all manner of fluff. 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