There's already been a lot said about ultra-processed foods and their potential effects on human health. Food & Wine has diligently tracked the latest scientific findings, which indicate that ...

And much of the blame for this can be placed on how we eat. The question, of course, is which part of our diets is ...

Why San Francisco is suing top U.S. food manufacturers over ultra-processed foods In the first lawsuit of its kind, the city of San Francisco is suing 11 of the nation’s top food companies, saying ...

Processed foods can be hard to escape in modern life. They line supermarket aisles, dominate convenience stores, and are often the cheapest and most practical options for busy schedules. On top of ...

Despite its widespread use, "ultra-processed" food does not have a universal definition. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he’d like to define it by April. So far, ...

Ultra-processed foods and research into their health effects has gained attention in recent years. Yet despite growing interest, confusion—and even controversy—remains about how these foods fit into a ...

This article originally appeared on The Conversation. Older adults can dramatically reduce the amount of ultraprocessed foods they eat while keeping a familiar, balanced diet – and this shift leads to ...

So far, the conversation around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has focused on what these foods are, and how they can be identified. Much of the coverage around the health risks of UPFs have been linked ...

Share on Pinterest Ultra-processed meats and foods are linked to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Image Credit: Juan Moyano/Stocksy Research shows that ultra-processed foods can affect ...

For many, a new year comes with a renewed look at what we’re eating. For many, a new year comes with a renewed look at what we’re eating. We hear the words “processed” and “ultra-processed” a lot ...

Experts dug into decades of research to show how ultra-processed foods are designed for maximum reward, rapid absorption, and habitual overuse — paralleling tobacco industry tactics. Researchers from ...