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

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

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 ...

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

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

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, ...

The term "ultra-processed foods" has become common when discussing how healthy -- or unhealthy -- American diets are. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published early ...

Concerns about the health effects of ultra-processed foods are growing, as studies increasingly link them to conditions such ...

The Trump administration is expected to create an exemption in its definition of ultra-processed foods for “healthy” items ...

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 ...

From instant noodles to soft drinks, UPFs set people up for chronic diseases that raise the risk of developing dementia, ...

People who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed foods may face a greater risk of dementia and cognitive decline ...