It's long been known that additive and preservative-laden ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are bad for our health, but now we ...

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is spearheading a federal push to rein in ultra-processed foods. But what exactly are they? The term is sometimes used interchangeably with “processed foods ...

Scientific research has made it abundantly clear that there is no upside to eating ultra-processed foods, at least as far as health is concerned. Regularly eating ultra-processed foods increases the ...

Researchers found that Black breast cancer patients who ate the most ultra-processed foods before diagnosis were up to 40% ...

I recently provided a column on the alarming health status of adolescents in the U.S. There is a close association between many of the negative health outcomes associated with the increasing ...

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 ...

Ultra-processed foods vary widely in their nutritional quality. Some options, like whole grains, can be nutritious, affordable, and convenient choices.

Research shows that certain food may affect mood and mental health. Eating these foods may make you feel happier.

The most widely recognised classification of ultra-processed food (UPF) is the Nova classification system, developed in 2009 by Carlos Monteiro in Brazil. It’s Monteiro’s definition that has been ...

“Eat less processed food!” has been the public health messaging for years, due to a link between ultra-processed foods and conditions such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. However, the ...