New research suggests that ultra-processed foods may do more than harm the body: they could alter the brain in unexpected ways.

I recently provided a column on the alarming health status of adolescents in the U.S. There is a close association between many of the negative health outcomes associated with the increasing ...

We all know that ultraprocessed foods aren’t the healthiest choice, but not all ultraprocessed foods have the same impact on our health. It can depend on how much a food is processed and for what ...

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 ...

The 2025 Joe Wicks documentary on "killer protein bars" highlights how even well-intentioned attempts to raise awareness ...

Take a stroll down the middle aisles of any American grocery store, and you’ll be surrounded by rows of brightly colored packaged macaroni and cheese, instant soups and chips in all forms and flavors ...

Before “ultra-processed foods” can be restricted or eliminated, there’s going to have to be a definition for “ultra-processed ...

The term "ultra-processed foods" has become common when discussing how healthy -- or unhealthy -- American diets are. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published early ...

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 ...