Ultra-processed foods now dominate global diets. In some developed countries, like the UK, Canada, and the US, they account for more than half of what people eat. That figure tends to surprise people, ...

Processed foods are often portrayed as harmful or unhealthy, but many beliefs about them are based on myths rather than facts. The term “processed” includes everything from canned vegetables to bread, ...

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, ...

Share on Pinterest To protect heart health avoid ultra-processed foods, a new study confirms. Image credit: Katrina Wittkamp/Getty Images A new study examined the association between ultra-processed ...

European scientists are advocating for more education on the health harms of ultra-processed foods. Trinette Reed/Stocksy European scientists say that medical professionals aren’t doing enough to warn ...

Spread the loveIn recent years, the connection between preservative food additives and hypertension has emerged as a critical topic in the realms of nutrition and cardiovascular health. As consumers ...

Share on Pinterest New research shows that ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of death following a cancer diagnosis. Image Credit: Comstock/Getty Images Higher intake of ultra-processed foods ...

When people binge eat, it's rarely broccoli or apples on the menu. Instead, foods like cake, cookies, ice cream and chocolate consistently show up—and a new University of Michigan study suggests ...

Processed foods have become a regular part of many Indian diets, often increasing sugar, salt and unhealthy fat intake. This ...

A decade of research shows UPFs are linked to a higher risk of heart disease. Current dietary advice does not address the possible harms of UPFs. Doctors should discuss UPFs with patients and ...

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