The evidence is clear: ultra-processed foods are no longer just "unhealthy" choices; they are a systemic threat to our ...

Kennedy Jr. has promised that by April, the federal government will issue a definition of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as ...

CHICAGO — No one really knows what “ultra-processed food” means, but several schools of thought among consumers warrant the attention of grain and baked foods companies, food and consumer strategist ...

People who consumed over nine servings of ultra-processed foods per day on average were 67% more likely to suffer a major cardiac event than people consuming about one serving of such foods per day, ...

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Over the past three decades, New Zealand’s imports of “ultra-processed” foods and drinks increased significantly, from 16 kilograms per person in 1990 to 104 kilograms in 2023. Our research shows the ...

A new study suggests that older adults who reduce their intake of ultra-processed foods may naturally consume fewer calories, leading to improved nutrient absorption and reduced inflammation.

Ultra-processed foods are engineered for taste and convenience, not nutrition, often packing high levels of sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats into products that are stripped of fiber and essential ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. As the Trump administration looks to create ...

Preschool children who eat more ultra-processed foods show higher levels of anxiety, aggression, and behavioral difficulties.

A new study finds that eating more ultra-processed foods is linked to weaker bones and a higher risk of hip fractures.