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 ...

Last summer, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture signed new waivers to amend what food can be purchased by SNAP recipients in ...

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

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you’ve probably been told that cooking your own meals is the way to go. This has been backed up by a recent study, which found that people who ate home-cooked, ...

The Institute for the Advancement of Food & Nutrition Science publishes a list of general principles it hopes will inform any ...

Americans now get 55% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, according to data from the National Health and ...

Ultra-processed foods are often defined, in part, by the presence of cosmetic additives. Yet, according to a new comment from ...

Studies show that ultra-processed meats and foods are associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Swapping ...

There isn't a standard definition of ultra-processed foods, but all the foods pictured fit the bill. They contain added fat, sugar or salt, plus preservatives to extend their shelf-life. (Dan Kitwood ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A new study suggests that ultra-processed foods are linked with higher bodily inflammation. Specifically, ...

To gain more knowledge about how ultra-processed food affects us, we need new research methods, claim researchers. Now they ...

A recent study revealed that people who switch to an unprocessed diet, and start consuming whole foods may naturally eat ...