Just when you finally convinced yourself to swap fries for broccoli and felt morally superior in the grocery store checkout line, science has entered the chat with a plot twist nobody ordered. A new study is raising eyebrows—and probably a few half-eaten salads—by suggesting that people who load up on fruits, veggies, and whole grains might have a higher risk of early-onset lung cancer. Before you dramatically dump your spinach in the trash and sprint toward the nearest drive-thru, experts are already waving their hands and saying, “Not so fast.” The real culprit may not be the kale itself, but what’s hitching a ride on it. So no, your apple didn’t betray you… but it might have brought an uninvited guest.

Fruits and Vegetables May Increase Your Cancer Risk, New Research Shows