Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee begins work on annual report and updated dietary guidelines, focusing on ultra-processed ...

A food scientist who has long vocalized the link between ultra-processed foods and chronic health conditions has revealed that he still eats them, even 'the bad ones.' Dr Kevin Hall served as a ...

A viral claim links ultra-processed foods to worsening mental health among young adults, but what does scientific research actually show?

Research suggests that diet may influence how well the body fights colon cancer. Excess omega-6 fatty acids—common in ultra-processed foods—can weaken the anti-inflammatory and tumor-fighting effects ...

Processed foods are everywhere – they’re convenient, tasty, and cheap. However, behind their convenience hides several health risks that can seriously impact your body. Packed with unhealthy ...

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

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Sam Srisatta, a 20-year-old Florida college student, spent a month living inside a government hospital here last fall, playing video games and allowing scientists to document ...

This week, I wrote about a new proposed definition for ultra-processed foods, which prompted excellent follow-up questions from readers. Many wanted to better understand why these products are ...

Identifying unhealthy food is not as easy as one might think.

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