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

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.

Think junk food only hurts your long-term health? A new study reveals that even a minor increase in ultra-processed snacks ...

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

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

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 ...

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

In the United States, over 70% of the average adult's daily calories come from ultra-processed foods (UPFs). 1,2 Ubiquitous in supermarkets, vending machines, and fast-food menus, UPFs are widely ...

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 ...

Take a stroll down the middle aisles of any American grocery store, and you’ll be surrounded by rows of brightly colored packaged macaroni and cheese, instant soups and chips in all forms and flavors ...

New research raises questions about everyday ingredients in processed foods—and what they could mean for long-term heart ...