Groundbreaking Study Links These Popular Foods to 32 Harmful Health Conditions

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In a significant breakthrough, a comprehensive peer-reviewed study, considered the largest of its kind, has uncovered alarming connections between ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and 32 harmful health conditions. Published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), the study reveals a direct association between the consumption of UPFs and heightened risks of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and overall mortality.

Conducted as a systematic meta-analysis, the study involved experts from renowned institutions, including Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Sorbonne University in France. Analyzing findings from 14 meta-analysis studies published over the past three years, incorporating 45 distinct pooled analyses, the research offers a comprehensive examination of the health impacts associated with UPF consumption.

The study relies on the definition of “ultra-processed foods” as outlined in the Nova food classification system. Unlike processed foods, which include primary plant or animal substances with added culinary ingredients, UPFs are characterized as industrial composites often created through chemical manipulation and extracted substances from foods.

The global shift towards UPFs is evident, with the study noting that the present share of dietary energy derived from ultra-processed foods ranges from 42% to 58% in countries like Australia and the United States. These foods, found in almost every grocery store aisle, encompass items such as packaged snacks, soft drinks, instant noodles, sweetened cereals, and ready-made meals.

Researchers discovered consistent associations between UPF exposure and 32 adverse health outcomes. These include all-cause mortality, cancer-related deaths, cardiovascular diseases, mental disorders, obesity, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. Notably, certain adverse health outcomes maintained statistical significance even when a more stringent threshold was applied.

The study highlighted “convincing” evidence indicating that higher UPF exposure is linked to a roughly 50% increase in cardiovascular-related death, a 48-53% higher risk of anxiety and mental disorders, and a 12% increased risk of diabetes.

In a corresponding editorial in BMJ, Brazilian academics emphasized the engineered desirability of UPFs, likening them to addictive substances. The editorial suggests national dietary guidelines cautioning against UPF consumption, restrictions on sales near educational and healthcare institutions, and regulation of UPF marketing as potential strategies to address the health risks associated with ultra-processed foods.

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Trump at Texas Border: ‘This is a Joe Biden Invasion’

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Former President Donald J. Trump visited the small Texas border town of Eagle Pass on Thursday, offering his assessment of the current border situation. Trump began by describing the horrible murder of Laken Riley, a nursing student at the University of Georgia at Athens. The former President blamed the murder of Riley and other crime victims on what he referred to as the “Joe Biden Invasion.”

Trump’s remarks included details concerning his plan to regain control of the border as he lamented the deliberate destruction of the most secure border in history. The destruction occurred on January 21, 2021, with President Joe Biden canceling the former president’s strict and successful border policies. Trump’s statement described his assessment of the border, saying, “Three years ago, we had the most secure border in history, people weren’t coming because they knew they couldn’t get in, we weren’t promising free education, free medical, free everything.”

Trump went on to tout the progress towards securing the border under his administration, saying, “We ended catch and release, we built 571 miles of border wall, much more than I promised I would build.” Trump added, “We purchased another 200 miles (of wall materials), and they sold that — much of it for five cents on the dollar.”

Trump went on to describe the removal policies canceled President Biden’s watch, including “Remain in Mexico,” Asylum Cooperative Agreements (ACA’s) to speed asylum adjudication while migrants wait in Central American northern triangle countries, and the Title 42 COVID-19 expulsion mechanism. (Read more from “Trump at Texas Border: ‘This is a Joe Biden Invasion’” HERE)

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Hollywood Celebrities Freak as SCOTUS Takes Up Trump Immunity Case: ‘F**k The Supreme Court’

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The day after the Supreme Court ruled that it would take up former President Donald Trump’s immunity case, Hollywood celebrities appear to have received their marching orders — to smear and delegitimize the court in the mind of the American public.

With alarming ferocity, Hollywood stars are trying to gin up popular outrage, using the ruling as an opportunity to push the Democrats’ agenda of packing the court and singling out Justice Clarence Thomas for more political persecution.

“Fuck the Supreme Court,” wrote Ellen Barkin.

“Thomas needs to be in jail,” rocker Steven van Zandt posted. . .

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court granted former President Donald Trump’s request to decide if he is immune from criminal prosecution for acts taken during his time in office. The ruling represents a significant blow to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s case since it would mean the trial potentially wouldn’t happen until after the November election.

(Read more from “Hollywood Celebrities Freak as SCOTUS Takes Up Trump Immunity Case: ‘F**k The Supreme Court’” HERE)

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Poll Reveals American’s Top Worry: Border Invasion

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A recent Gallup poll has unveiled a notable spike in concerns among Americans regarding illegal immigration, with a record-high 55 percent considering it a “critical threat” to the nation’s vital interests. The survey, conducted from February 1-20 and encompassing more than 1,000 participants, sheds light on the public’s growing apprehensions over the issue.

The poll indicates an 8 percentage point increase from the previous year, with more than half of U.S. respondents expressing heightened concerns about the impact of “large numbers of immigrants entering the United States illegally.” This surpasses the highest recorded percentage of 50 percent in 2004.

Immigration has now taken the forefront as the most commonly cited problem, with 28 percent of participants naming it as the most important issue facing the U.S. This represents a notable shift from the prior month when only 20 percent expressed similar sentiments.

Gallup’s findings showcase a historic low in congressional job approval, plummeting to 12 percent. This dissatisfaction is further compounded by concerns over the government’s handling of immigration issues.

President Joe Biden’s approval rating on immigration has hit a personal low at 28 percent. Additional polls from CBS and Harvard CAPS/Harris also underscore declining approval for the administration’s approach to border security.

The poll coincided with the setback of a controversial border “reform” bill in the U.S. Senate, facing criticism for its perceived ulterior motives and failing to secure broad support.

A notable development amidst rising immigration concerns is the support of half of the nation’s governors for Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s initiatives to counter the surge of illegal immigrants. The Biden administration has faced backlash for its response to the border situation.

President Biden, grappling with declining poll numbers, reportedly placed responsibility on governors during a meeting, asserting that his hands are tied in addressing the border crisis.

Ira Mehlman, media director for the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), criticized Biden’s response, contending that the president had the authority to address security concerns at the southwest border from the moment he assumed office.

Republican State Senator Says Christian Constituents ‘Don’t Want That Filth in Oklahoma’ When Talking About LGBTQ+ Agenda

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A Republican state senator in Oklahoma isn’t backing down after he referred to certain people pushing the LGBTQ+ agenda as “filth” and infuriated many.

Sen. Tom Woods (R) was speaking at a legislative forum sponsored by the Tahlequah Area Chamber of Commerce when he made the comments. He was referring to the death of Nex Benedict, a transgender student at an Oklahoma high school.

“My heart goes out to that scenario, if that is the case,” he said in the recording. “But we represent a constituency. We are a Republican state – supermajority – in the House and Senate. I represent a constituency that doesn’t want that filth in Oklahoma.” . . .

“You know we are a religious state and we are going to fight it to keep that filth out of the state of Oklahoma because we are a Christian state – we are a moral state,” he added. “We are a Republican state. I’m going to vote my district. I’m going to vote my values. And we don’t want that in the state of Oklahoma.”

Liberals and LGBTQ+ advocates pounced on the comments to accuse Woods and other Republicans of using rhetoric that led to the death of Benedict. Contrary to the media and liberal narrative, police indicated that the transgender student did not pass away directly because of a bathroom fight at the school. (Read more from “Republican State Senator Says Christian Constituents ‘Don’t Want That Filth in Oklahoma’ When Talking About LGBTQ+ Agenda” HERE)

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LOL: Biden Remains ‘Fit for Duty,’ Physician to the President Says in Memo

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Physician to the president Kevin O’Connor declared in a memo to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre that the president remains “fit for duty and fully executes all of his responsibilities without any exemptions or accommodations.”

“This patient’s current medical considerations are detailed as above, and remain stable and well-controlled. They include obstructive sleep apnea, a-fib with normal ventricular response, hyperlipidemia, gastroesophageal reflux, seasonal allergies, spinal arthritis and sensory peripheral neuropathy of the feet. For these, he takes three common prescription medications and three common over-the-counter medications,” O’Connor noted.

“President Biden is a healthy, active, robust, 81-year-old male, who remains fit to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency, to include those as Chief Executive, Head of State and Commander in Chief,” the physician added.

Jean-Pierre said during a press briefing on Wednesday that Biden’s doctor and the neurologist do not think that the president needs a cognitive test.

Biden, who is the oldest president in U.S. history and would be 86 by the end of a second term in office, is currently seeking re-election and appears likely to easily lock up his party’s presidential nomination. (Read more from “LOL: Biden Remains ‘Fit for Duty,’ Physician to the President Says in Memo” HERE)

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Democrat Judge Removes Trump From State’s Presidential Ballot

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A Democrat state judge in Illinois ordered on Wednesday that former President Donald Trump must be removed from the presidential ballot, claiming that Trump engaged in insurrection during the January 6 riot on the U.S. Capitol.

Judge Tracie R. Porter of the State Circuit Court in Cook County ruled that the State Board of Elections “shall remove Donald J. Trump from the ballot for the General Primary Election on March 19, 2024, or cause any votes cast for him to be suppressed.”

Porter stayed her order, giving Trump until Friday to appeal her ruling while early voting in the state’s presidential primary is already underway.

“The Soros-funded Democrat front-groups continue to attempt to interfere in the election and deny President Trump his rightful place on the ballot,” a spokesperson for the Trump Campaign said in a statement. “Today, an activist Democrat judge in Illinois summarily overruled the state’s board of elections and contradicted earlier decisions from dozens of other state and federal jurisdictions. This is an unconstitutional ruling that we will quickly appeal. In the meantime, President Trump remains on the Illinois ballot, is dominating the polls, and will Make America Great Again!” (Read more from “Democrat Judge Removes Trump From State’s Presidential Ballot” HERE)

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Report: FBI Plans to Arrest Blaze Media Reporter Without Telling Him What Charges He’s Facing (UPDATE: he was arrested)

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The FBI is expected to arrest a Blaze Media reporter on Friday for what appears to be his coverage of demonstrations at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, without informing him of what charges he’s facing.

On Tuesday, investigative reporter Steve Baker revealed that following months of delay, federal authorities informed his legal team there is a signed warrant for his arrest and that he is to self-surrender for “alleged J6 crimes” in Dallas, Texas, on Friday morning. Baker has been at the forefront of reporting on the more questionable aspects of the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

According to Baker, he is to turn himself over to the FBI at 7 a.m. on Friday, at which point federal officials will “transport [him] to the Dallas courthouse, where [he] can meet [his] attorney at 9:30 am.” An unnamed federal prosecutor reportedly told Baker’s attorneys that he is to wear “shorts and sandals” during his surrender, representing an effort by the FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ) to give Baker “a dose of the personal humiliation treatment.”

A hearing before a federal magistrate is purportedly set to take place at 10 a.m. Baker was initially informed of the DOJ’s intention to charge him over his J6 reporting in December but was told by the FBI his self-surrender date would be “postponed until after Christmas,” according to Blaze News.

While the feds reportedly claimed they have no intention of detaining Baker and the charges against him are “non-violent misdemeanors,” the Blaze Media reporter nor his attorneys have been informed what specific counts he’s facing, signaling a potential violation of the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees individuals accused of a crime a right to “be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation.” Blaze News reported that “the powers that be won’t tell [Baker’s] attorney about the charges because they believe Baker will post them on social media.”

(Read more from “Report: FBI Plans to Arrest Blaze Media Reporter Without Telling Him What Charges He’s Facing” HERE)

UPDATE: The FBI did, in fact, arrest the reporter. Click HERE to read about what happened.

FBI Informant’s Flawed Rap Won’t Help Hunter Biden in Impeachment Probe of Family Business

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Democrats have been slavering over the indictment of Alexander Smirnov, the trusted FBI paid informant of 13 years standing who they have branded a Russian spy before he even goes to trial.

Hunter Biden used Smirnov as a crutch in his opening statement to the impeachment committee Wednesday, claiming “Smirnov… has made you dupes in carrying out a Russian disinformation campaign waged against my father.”

There’s barely a Democrat alive who doesn’t invoke Russia when the heat comes on. . .

Rep. Eric Swalwell’s tweet this week was among his most coherent: “Trump is Putin. Putin is Trump. Beating Trump this fall mean beating Putin.” . . .

Rep. Jamie Raskin rushed out of Hunter’ deposition hearing room after only an hour to cry “Smirnov,” who is so irrelevant he wasn’t even a witness to the impeachment inquiry since nobody knew who he was. (Read more from “FBI Informant’s Flawed Rap Won’t Help Hunter Biden in Impeachment Probe of Family Business” HERE)

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Rep. Lauren Boebert’s Son Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Crime Spree

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In a recent turn of events, the eldest son of Representative Lauren Boebert, Tyler Jay Boebert, has been arrested in connection with a series of property thefts and vehicle trespasses. The Rifle Police Department reported that the 18-year-old was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon as part of an ongoing investigation into incidents in Rifle, Colorado.

According to official statements, Tyler Boebert is facing a total of 22 charges, including four felony counts of Criminal Possession ID Documents – Multiple Victims, one felony count of Conspiracy to Commit a Felony, and over 15 additional misdemeanor and petty offenses. The charges are linked to a recent string of vehicle trespasses and property thefts in the Rifle area.

Records from the Garfield County Jail indicate that Tyler Boebert was released after posting a $1,250 bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for early April. The Rifle Police Department has refrained from providing further details, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.

Responding to her son’s arrest, Representative Lauren Boebert issued a statement expressing her love for Tyler and acknowledging the challenges he has faced in the public eye. She expressed heartbreak over witnessing her son’s struggles and emphasized that, as an adult, he would take responsibility for his actions.

The Boebert family has been dealing with additional personal challenges, notably the divorce of Lauren Boebert from her husband of 17 years, Jayson Boebert. The family’s private matters have garnered media attention, adding another layer of complexity to an already challenging situation.

While the incident has sparked public interest and media coverage, some political figures have called for restraint and compassion. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) defended the Boebert family, urging social media users to refrain from engaging in “recreational cruelty” and emphasizing the impact that public scrutiny can have on children.

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