Blood and urine tests have been found to detect the amount of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) a person eats, according to new research.Using machine learning, scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) identified hundreds of metabolites (molecules produced during metabolism) that correlated with processed food intake.The team developed a "biomarker score" that predicts ultraprocessed food intake based on metabolite measurements in blood and urine, according to Erikka Loftfield, Ph.D., M.P.H., of the National Cancer Institute in Maryland.PREMATURE DEATH LINKED TO CERTAIN TYPE OF FOOD, STUDY REVEALSThe researchers drew baseline data from 718 older adults who provided urine and blood samples and reported their dietary habits over a 12-month period, as detailed in a press release from NIH.Next, they conducted a small clinical trial of 20 adults. For two weeks, the group ate a diet high in ultraprocessed foods, and for another two weeks they ate a diet with no UPFs."In our study, we found that hundreds of serum and urine metabolites were correlated with percentage energy from ultraprocessed food intake," Loftfield told Fox News Digital.The findings were published in the journal PLOS Medicine.THE WORST FOODS TO BUY IN THE SUPERMARKET AND THE BETTER CHOICES INSTEADLarge-scale studies investigating the health risks of ultraprocessed foods often rely on self-reported dietary questionnaires, which can be prone to errors, per the NIH.The new blood and urine test helps to reduce human error by using objective biomarkers, a growing area of interest among researchers.Loftfield added, "It was surprising to find that UPF-correlated metabolites are involved in numerous and diverse biological pathways, underscoring the complex impact of diet on the metabolome."Ultraprocessed foods are defined as "ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat, industrially manufactured products, typically high in calories and low in essential nutrients," according to the NIH.Chronic diseases, obesity and various forms of cancer have been linked to diets that are heavy in UPFs.Despite promising results, the researchers emphasized that the new method will require further validation before broader use.Since the current trial focused mainly on older adults, researchers say more research is needed across various age groups and diets."Metabolite scores should be evaluated and improved in populations with different diets and a wide range of UPF intake," Loftfield acknowledged.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERThis method could potentially be used in future research to link the consumption of processed foods with chronic diseases, according to the researchers.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/health"For individuals concerned about ultraprocessed food intake, one practical recommendation is to use Nutrition Facts labels to avoid foods high in added sugars, saturated fat and sodium, as this can limit UPF intake and align with robust scientific research on diet and health," Loftfield suggested.

CONCORD, N.H. New Hampshire on Thursday became the first state in New England to ban so-called sanctuary cities."There will be no sanctuary cities in New Hampshire, period, end of story," Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte said at a bill signing ceremony at the state Capitol.Speaking with Fox News Digital minutes later, Ayotte noted that the measures she signed "ban sanctuary cities in New Hampshire but also allow cooperation between all of our law enforcement and federal immigration authorities."New Hampshire joins a growing number of states in banning sanctuary cities, which is a term used to describe jurisdictions that put some limits on cooperating with efforts by federal authorities to deport illegal immigrants.TRUMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER CRACKING DOWN ON SANCTUARY CITIESAyotte, a former state attorney general who later served six years representing New Hampshire in the U.S. Senate, made banning sanctuary cities a key element in her successful 2024 run for governor. Ayotte's campaign slogan was "Don't Mass up New Hampshire," as she took aim at neighboring Massachusetts' more lenient migrant policies."I campaigned on making sure we would not have sanctuary cities here in New Hampshire, and we dont want to go the way of Massachusetts that has had a billion-dollar illegal immigration crisis,"the governor said in her national digital exclusive interview with Fox News.Ayotte noted that she supports "legal immigration, but when people arent following our laws, we need to enforce our laws and this is about public safety.""New Hampshire is ranked the safest state in the nation, and I was glad I was able to sign the bill banning sanctuary cities to make sure we remain that way," the governor added.HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS REPORTING AND COVERAGE OF THE IMMIGRATION ISSUEThe two bills were passed in the GOP-dominated state legislature mostly along party lines.State Sen. Bill Gannon, the top sponsor in the state Senate, said that the measures would "make us an even safer place to work, live, and raise a family."And state Rep. Joe Sweeney, the lead House sponsor, said that "we are taking the handfcuffs off our law enforcement officers, and hopefully theyll be able to work with our federal government, ICE, to put the handcuffs on the criminal illegal aliens that are violating and disobeying our laws."President Donald Trump repeatedly took aim at sanctuary cities as he made the issue of illegal immigration a key component to his successful 2024 campaign to win back the White House.And Trump last month signed an executive order putting some muscle behind his threat to pull federal funding from sanctuary cities.Some Democrats in New Hampshire, who opposed the measure, pointed to Trump's efforts in the nation's capital.WHAT AYOTTE TOLD FOX NEWS ABOUT SECURITY THE NATION'S NORTHERN BORDER"What this bill does, under the guise of enabling New Hampshire law enforcement to support federal immigration efforts, is to make our state a willing accomplice in a politically manufactured campaign of state terrorism against a group of people, the vast majority of whom came here not to victimize America, but because they love America and they believe America is good," state Rep. David Meuse told reporters.But Ayotte, asked about the lack of support from across the political aisle for the two bills, said, "I dont understand where the Democrats are on these policies."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPAccording to the New Hampshire Municipal Association, there are no sanctuary cities in the state, while a handful of cities and towns in the state have described themselves as "welcoming cities" that encourage a welcoming environment for all people, regardless of their race, ethnicity or origin.But state Republican lawmakers pointed to between nine and 12 cities and towns in New Hampshire that they've identified over the years as welcome or sanctuary cities.

FIRST ON FOX: Republican senators John Cornyn and Chuck Grassley and Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar are rolling out a bipartisan measure to protect sensitive genetic data in response to privacy concerns sparked by 23andMe's bankruptcy, Fox News Digital has learned.Cornyn, R-Texas; Grassley, R-Iowa; and Klobuchar, D-Minn., are introducing the Dont Sell My DNA Act, which would safeguard customers sensitive genetic information when an entity that maintains data files for bankruptcy. The bill would add genetic information to the definition of "personally identifiable information" in the bankruptcy code.PROTECT YOUR GENETIC DATA: URGENT STEPS AFTER 23ANDME BANKRUPTCYUnder current law, the bankruptcy code provides protections for personally identifiable information in bankruptcy court proceedings to prevent the possibility of identity theft, harm or other unlawful injury.Senate aides told Fox News Digital the current definition of personally identifiable information includes an individual's name, address, email, phone number, Social Security number, credit card numbers and other information that could be used for identification purposes.Those aides said the definition is "outdated" and does not include a reference to genetic information, leaving the information vulnerable."This legislation would solve this problem by updating the definition of personally identifiable information in the bankruptcy code to include genetic information," a Senate aide said.The bill also addresses consumer privacy concerns by having consumers affirmatively consent to the sale or lease of their genetic information after a bankruptcy case commences and requiring companies to provide prior written notice of the use, sale or lease of their genetic information during bankruptcy.The bill also requires the trustee or debtor in possession to delete any genetic information not subject to a sale or lease."Advances in DNA testing have allowed Americans to have unprecedented access to important insights about their genetics, but these companies must have a plan to protect this data in the event of bankruptcy," Cornyn told Fox News Digital."By updating the bankruptcy code, this legislation would safeguard Americans sensitive genetic information to ensure it cannot be weaponized against them or made public without their knowledge and consent."And Klobuchar said companies "have profited off of Americans data while consumers have been left in the dark, which is especially concerning in light of reports that 23andMe plans to sell customer genetic data assets to a large pharmaceutical company.""This bill will put new protections in place to safeguard Americans privacy while giving consumers greater control over how their sensitive health data is shared," Klobuchar said.Grassley told Fox News Digital consumers should "feel confident that any personal information shared with a public company isn't up for grabs when that company files for bankruptcy."Grassley told Fox News Digital the bill "would fill gaps in current law to help safeguard consumers' genetic information and ensure Americans' DNA isn't treated like any other financial asset."On Monday, 23andMe announced Regeneron Pharmaceuticals would purchase 23andMe through a bankruptcy auction.Senate aides said Regeneron promises to "protect consumer information, but the data privacy concerns for future bankruptcies remain."REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS TO BUY BANKRUPT 23ANDME IN $256M DEALThe genetic testing company 23andMe, once a pioneer in consumer DNA testing, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March amid financial struggles, a leadership shakeup and growing concerns about the security of its customers' genetic data.Regeneron Pharmaceuticals announced it will acquire "substantially all" of genetic testing company 23andMe's assets.The pharmaceutical company said it won the court-supervised auction of the genetic testing company, with Regeneron agreeing to pay $256 million for the assets. The auction for 23andMe was part of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection it filed in March to arrange a sale of its business.In its bankruptcy petition, the company estimated a range of $100 million to $500 million for its assets. Estimated liabilities were the same.The pharmaceutical company is buying 23andMes personal genome service and its health and research services segments, according to 23andMe.

Blood and urine tests have been found to detect the amount of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) a person eats, according to new research.Using machine learning, scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) identified hundreds of metabolites (molecules produced during metabolism) that correlated with processed food intake.The team developed a "biomarker score" that predicts ultraprocessed food intake based on metabolite measurements in blood and urine, according to Erikka Loftfield, Ph.D., M.P.H., of the National Cancer Institute in Maryland.PREMATURE DEATH LINKED TO CERTAIN TYPE OF FOOD, STUDY REVEALSThe researchers drew baseline data from 718 older adults who provided urine and blood samples and reported their dietary habits over a 12-month period, as detailed in a press release from NIH.Next, they conducted a small clinical trial of 20 adults. For two weeks, the group ate a diet high in ultraprocessed foods, and for another two weeks they ate a diet with no UPFs."In our study, we found that hundreds of serum and urine metabolites were correlated with percentage energy from ultraprocessed food intake," Loftfield told Fox News Digital.The findings were published in the journal PLOS Medicine.THE WORST FOODS TO BUY IN THE SUPERMARKET AND THE BETTER CHOICES INSTEADLarge-scale studies investigating the health risks of ultraprocessed foods often rely on self-reported dietary questionnaires, which can be prone to errors, per the NIH.The new blood and urine test helps to reduce human error by using objective biomarkers, a growing area of interest among researchers.Loftfield added, "It was surprising to find that UPF-correlated metabolites are involved in numerous and diverse biological pathways, underscoring the complex impact of diet on the metabolome."Ultraprocessed foods are defined as "ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat, industrially manufactured products, typically high in calories and low in essential nutrients," according to the NIH.Chronic diseases, obesity and various forms of cancer have been linked to diets that are heavy in UPFs.Despite promising results, the researchers emphasized that the new method will require further validation before broader use.Since the current trial focused mainly on older adults, researchers say more research is needed across various age groups and diets."Metabolite scores should be evaluated and improved in populations with different diets and a wide range of UPF intake," Loftfield acknowledged.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERThis method could potentially be used in future research to link the consumption of processed foods with chronic diseases, according to the researchers.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/health"For individuals concerned about ultraprocessed food intake, one practical recommendation is to use Nutrition Facts labels to avoid foods high in added sugars, saturated fat and sodium, as this can limit UPF intake and align with robust scientific research on diet and health," Loftfield suggested.

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