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

Food manufacturers utilize deceptive marketing tactics to make their products even more desirable. Referring to UPFs as ultra-processed products may provide clarity for consumers.

Food industry leaders are hoping that their focus on affordability will resonate with Americans — just as it did for ...

“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 ...

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 ...

In its December 2024 report, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee refused to blame ultra-processed foods for America's health problems. The evidence was simply not there. The press response was ...

Ultraprocessed foods are gaining scrutiny as policymakers seek to crack down on perceived harms. (Photo: National Institutes of Health) A sweeping proposal in the California Legislature to phase out ...

A trio of newly published papers in The Lancet highlights growing global evidence connecting ultra-processed foods (UPFs) with poorer diet quality and multiple adverse health outcomes. The researchers ...

Share on Pinterest Struggling to lose weight? Discard the ultra-processed foods, a new study suggests. Image credit: kanonsky/Getty Images People whose diet contained fewer processed foods lost more ...

Gut bacteria rapidly adapt to processed food additives, revealing how modern diets can reshape microbial evolution worldwide.

Supported by nutrition experts, the Non-UPF seal highlights foods without additives, colorings, or ultra-processed shortcuts — helping shoppers identify less processed options. Stacey Leasca is an ...