Heap o' Links Wed Oct 21, 2026

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— Emilie xxx (@EmilieX_2025) October 19, 2026

h/t Blazingcatfur

My God. I listened to the entire thing.

I’m certain now. It should be livestreamed. https://t.co/CeqBhKRkEX

— Sarah Fields (@SarahisCensored) October 17, 2026

h/t Claudia, IOTWreport

Total ultra-processed food intake not linked to colorectal cancer in large US cohort study
The study found no association between overall UPF intake and CRC incidence. However, findings differed by type of food. Higher intake of whole grains, fiber, dairy products and calcium derived from UPF sources was associated with lower CRC incidence, whereas meat from UPF sources was associated with higher incidence. Researchers also found that replacing 10% of gram weight from UPF intake with minimally processed foods was associated with a 2% lower CRC incidence.

h/t Dr. Tar, IOTWreport

Wales’ ‘oldest man’ shares his surprising secret to a long life
A British World War II veteran credits regularly chowing down on a serving of fish and chips for his longevity as he turns 107. “Fish and chips, a full meal, a scoop full of chips and a fish,” Owen Filer told the BBC on Monday.

h/t Neo