It's long been known that additive and preservative-laden ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are bad for our health, but now we ...

Your morning routine might include a diet soda, maybe a few slices of bacon, perhaps some packaged cookies for a snack. These seem like harmless choices. Millions of people make them every single day ...

Ultra-processed foods vary widely in their nutritional quality. Some options, like whole grains, can be nutritious, affordable, and convenient choices.

From frozen pizza to lactose-free milk, food processing takes many forms. Here’s how to tell when it’s helping or hurting us. By Katie Navarra Bradley Published Oct 7, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Image: Scott ...

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to weight gain and early death. The term "ultra-processed foods" has become common when discussing how healthy -- or unhealthy -- American diets are. A report ...

The American diet is killing us. On that point, public health experts largely agree. And in recent years, people who want to make Americans healthier — across the ideological spectrum — are targeting ...

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 ...

New research shows that diets high in ultra-processed foods may be connected to a higher risk of Crohn's disease.

“Eat less processed food!” has been the public health messaging for years, due to a link between ultra-processed foods and conditions such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. However, the ...

They're tasty, affordable and satisfy fast -- ultra-processed foods dominate the American diet, accounting for more than half of the calories consumed by the average adult, and even more for children.

“Although the law applies only to K-12 school settings, its effects have the potential to ripple beyond school meals,” Hogan Lovells attorneys said in a recent client alert. California’s new law ...

While suits targeting food and beverage companies isn’t anything new, legal experts have opined that they have seen an ...