Survey results published online June 3 in the American Journal of Public Health found that about a third of respondents said ...

The new papers add to evidence that links over-consumption of ultra-processed foods to poor health outcomes, including diabetes and obesity.

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

Walk down any supermarket aisle aimed at children and you’ll find brightly packaged cereals, ...

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been linked to a number of health issues, including cancer, heart disease and early death.

Eating fewer ultra-processed foods can help you better understand what’s in your food and how it’s made. Many foods that seem healthy, like flavored yogurt and plant-based milk, are actually ...

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 ...

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become public enemy number one in nutrition debates. From dementia to obesity and an epidemic of “food addiction”, these factory-made products, including crisps, ...

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center recently hosted a two-day scientific symposium, “Ultra-Processed Food and Health: From Mechanisms to Actions,” bringing together many of the world’s leading ...

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, ...

New research suggests the health risks of ultra-processed foods may stem not only from ingredients such as sugar, salt and ...

New research uncovers widespread confusion about ultra-processed foods among Australians, revealing that clear labelling and better education are essential for helping shoppers navigate the modern ...