Most of us are susceptible to the quick-fix pleasures of the occasional ultra-processed snack, whether it’s in the form of a sweet treat or a packet of chips. And for most of us, the occasional ultra-processed snack is OK,

Experts advising on dietary guidelines say it's premature to tackle ultra-processed foods. "In the next five years, research is going to explode."

Diet sodas, processed cookies and cereals strongly linked to higher blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes

Warnings to avoid ultra-processed foods could lead to some people eating even less healthily, researchers have said.

We often get a desire to reach for a bag of crisps or a protein bar when we get peckish, but what impact does these types of ultra-processed foods have on our bodies? There have been a lot campaigns urging children to avoid processed food recently – and authors from the University of Liverpool and the University of Aberdeen have published a new article in the PLOS Medicine journal which shares their views on this discussion.

A new 2024 study has revealed that young British children are eating a diet that consists largely of ultra-processed food (UPF)

Fast food is a common choice for many people because of its taste. However, it is important to understand how these ultra-processed foods affect our bodies, especially in terms of

In today's health headlines, what you need to know about ultra-processed foods, how consumption may impact your blood pressure, and how this plays a role in racial disparities in hypertension.