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 ...

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

Cooking from scratch three times a day is like a second job, but using some convenience foods can make it easier to eat well ...

Today, the American Journal of Public Health released one of the most comprehensive collections of research and commentary on ...

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, ...

A new UC San Francisco study reveals how Philip Morris Companies Inc. used cigarette research, flavor engineering, and ...

As I push my cart into my favorite grocery store, I stop and look at the shoppers — my neighbors — around me. Do they realize that nearly 70% of the food available to purchase for their families is ...

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 ...

Consumers aren’t abandoning processed foods – they’re reevaluating how they fit into meals, creating new opportunities for ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Eboni Cornish discusses a study linking ultra-processed foods to a 58% higher dementia risk. She explains how increasing ...