A recent study found that it's not just the low nutrient profile of ultra-processed foods that causes negative health effects ...

The new study joins a growing body of evidence that warns of the health risks of ultra-processed foods.

Ultra-processed food makes up more than half of the food eaten in the United States. While some foods are fine in moderation, eating too much can affect your health. Here’s what you need to know about ...

Research published in the American Journal of Public Health details the connection between ultra-processed foods and the ...

Research links higher intake of ultra-processed foods to risks involving the brain, heart, metabolism, gut and muscles, with ...

They’re a more nuanced food category than you might think.

As I push my cart into my favorite grocery store, I stop and look at the shoppers — my neighbors — around me. Do they realize that nearly 70% of the food available to purchase for their families is ...

Cancer survivors consuming high amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may face a significantly higher risk of death, even if the cause is unrelated to the disease itself. A new study from the ...

Sarah covers how industries like food and tobacco affect Americans’ bodies and minds. Her interests include ultra-processed foods; smoke-free tobacco; and wellness trends like perimenopause products ...

Ultra-processed foods were a regular part of my childhood. Our pantry was always stocked with snacks made with refined ingredients, additives, and industrial processing rather than whole, natural ...

Americans increasingly factor processing into food choices, but inconsistent definitions and tradeoffs around convenience and cost leave room for clearer communication, according to new IFIC research ...

Jesse Gabriel "has passed more food policy in three years than most legislators enact in their entire careers," says one ...