Scientists are increasingly pointing to everyday ultra-processed foods as a quiet threat to the gut, linking industrial ...

Experts dug into decades of research to show how ultra-processed foods are designed for maximum reward, rapid absorption, and habitual overuse — paralleling tobacco industry tactics.

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Cutting ultra-processed foods consumption in half could lead to significant health benefits, ...

Should these ultra-processed foods still have a place in your diet?

Ultra-processed foods are a staple of diets throughout the nation. For many, these foods are more accessible, affordable and convenient due to their long shelf lives and ready-to-eat nature. They’re ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to take action on a petition calling for increased ...

A sweeping scientific review suggests that diets high in ultra-processed foods may increase depressive symptoms, possibly by ...

A new comprehensive analysis suggests that ultra-processed foods should no longer be viewed simply as food. Instead, a team of researchers argues these products function more like industrially ...

California just sent a powerful message about what belongs on a child’s lunch tray, and it’s already sparking national ...

In A Nutshell 71% of 651 baby foods from major US retailers qualify as ultra-processed, containing additives primarily used for flavor, color, and texture Manufacturers use 45 types of processed fruit ...

The Trump administration will respond to a citizen petition calling for a regulatory overhaul of ultra-processed foods, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told CBS' "60 Minutes" ...

Shoppers can look for clues on food labels to identify ultra-processed items.