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 ...

The nutritional epidemiologists and other scholars who have led this push in public health are out to challenge an entire ...

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, ...

Americans may believe less processed means healthier, but recent research shows convenience, cost and real-life constraints are keeping processed foods firmly on the plate – albeit in a more balanced ...

If you follow wellness content on social media or in the news, you’ve probably heard that processed food is not just unhealthy, but can cause serious harm. Eating a diet dominated by highly processed ...