AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUltra-processed food warning: Europe’s top heart experts, led by the European Society of Cardiology, issued a direct warning that ultra-processed foods are tied to higher heart disease, stroke risk and premature death—even when sugar, salt and fat look “normal.” The report links the industrial processing itself to inflammation, gut disruption and metabolic harm, and urges doctors to talk about UPF intake as part of routine care. Work-hours and obesity: A new obesity study presented at the European Congress on Obesity flags a pattern: longer annual working hours are associated with higher obesity rates, with time pressure pushing poorer food choices and less activity. Portugal health in the spotlight: Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, 74, remains in an induced coma at Hospital de Faro after emergency surgery in Portugal, with friends and media reporting complications and a critical condition. EU enforcement on drugs: Europol says operations targeting the eastern Atlantic corridor between the Canaries and the Azores seized 11 tonnes of cocaine and 8.5 tonnes of hashish, while warning traffickers are shifting routes. World Cup build-up (Portugal): Portugal’s squad details and group K path are in focus as the tournament nears, with roster deadlines and Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential involvement dominating chatter.
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