Are Your Snacks Fueling Your Brain Fog? Science Says They Might Be

In research tracking adults ages 40 to 70, even modest increases in intake were linked to lower performance on attention ...

Ultra-processed foods tied to nearly fourfold asthma risk in children

Children who get more than 30% of their daily energy from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), such as soda drinks, packaged snacks, ...
Politifact

What is ‘ultra-processed’ food? Brazilian researchers have an answer.

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, ...
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5 Foods That Are Surprisingly Considered Ultra-Processed

Ultra-processed foods and research into their health effects has gained attention in recent years. Yet despite growing interest, confusion—and even controversy—remains about how these foods fit into a ...
Chicago Tribune

Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says

Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, those super-tasty, energy-dense foods typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, according to a new federal report.
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How healthy are ‘good-for-you’ ultra-processed foods?

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 ...
Medical Xpress

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher chronic disease risks, even at low intake

Even in moderation, consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked with measurable increases in risk for chronic diseases, according to research from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at ...
Forbes

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Behavioral Issues in Pre-Schoolers

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Higher ultra-processed food consumption is linked to behavioral and emotional difficulties ...
New York Post

Americans get over half their calories from ultra-processed foods: CDC

Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, those super-tasty, energy-dense foods typically full of sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats, according to a new federal report.
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A New Study Links These Everyday Foods to 47% Higher Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke

Researchers say the findings build on earlier evidence linking these foods to high blood pressure, cholesterol, and insulin resistance — key drivers of long-term cardiovascular disease. A new study ...
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Are all processed foods really that bad? This is what the label can tell you

If you follow wellness content on social media or in the news, you’ve probably heard that processed food is not just unhealthy, but can cause serious harm. Eating a diet dominated by highly processed ...