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Tiny titanium dioxide particles in food raise blood sugar, disrupt gut hormones in mice, study finds

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The tiniest particles of titanium dioxide—commonly used to make candies, cookies, and other ultra-processed foods look brighter and more visually appealing, especially to kids—can raise blood sugar levels and impair how the body processes glucose, among other health harms, according to new research in mice.