The additives added to processed food to keep it fresher for longer might be having an unexpected effect on the health of the microbes in our guts.

IBD, lung cancer, diabetes may all be linked to ultra-processed food consumption. Design by MNT; Photography by Giulia Fiori Photography/Getty Images & Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The Food Standards ...

While ultra-processed foods are often tied to health issues, a decade-long study suggests they do not speed up cognitive ...

Three studies published in one of the most respected medical journals paint a vivid picture of how ultra-processed foods are wreaking havoc on global health. Their packaging is bright, their claims ...

To gain more knowledge about how ultra-processed food affects us, we need new research methods, claim researchers. Now they are looking to better understand our intestinal flora. Wilhelm Glomm is one ...

People who cook minimally processed meals at home lose more weight than if they eat ready-made, ultra-processed meals – even if these foods are healthy, a new UK study has found. Food experts have ...

Eating more ultra-processed foods — like sodas, packaged snacks, and processed meats — was linked to a 47% higher risk of heart attack or stroke in a large U.S. adult sample. Researchers measured how ...

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.

A Canadian study finds toddlers who consume more ultra-processed foods may show slightly higher anxiety, aggression and hyperactivity by age five.

Festival overeating - rich in sugar, fried foods, and alcohol - can disrupt the gut microbiome and trigger digestive problems ...

Here’s what to know about ultra-processed foods, and how Kennedy has said he plans to shape the U.S. food system.

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