UPFs are made to encourage addiction and consumption and should be regulated like tobacco, say researchers ...

Ultra-processed food makes up more than half of the food eaten in the United States. While some foods are fine in moderation, eating too much can affect your health. Here’s what you need to know about ...

In November 2025, a group of the world’s leading experts on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) came together to review the latest ...

Not all ultra-processed foods are inherently evil. A nutrition researcher says to choose options low in sugar and sodium and add vegetables.

In December, researchers from France published their findings in the medical journal The Lancet Regional Health after ...

UPFs have been linked to poor health, including an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer and early death ...

Some plant-based processed foods may lower heart disease and diabetes risk, challenging one-size-fits-all warnings about ...

Awareness of ultra-processed foods is growing, but new research from the International Food Information Council finds consumers lack shared definitions — creating confusion and opportunity for food ...

Ultraprocessed foods can be considered unhealthy because they are often low in essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals ...

Nutritionists have linked these foods to a heightened risk some cancers, diabetes, obesity, Parkinson's disease and ...

The newly updated food pyramid is unlikely to trigger an overnight transformation in how Americans eat. But over time, it ...