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 ...

Eating more ultra-processed foods — like sodas, packaged snacks, and processed meats — was linked to a 47% higher risk of ...

Ultra-processed junk is making America sick — and it may be no accident. As chronic disease rates skyrocket nationwide, one doctor says America’s health crisis isn’t driven by poor personal choices, ...

A new comprehensive analysis suggests that ultra-processed foods should no longer be viewed simply as food. Instead, a team ...

In November 2025, a group of the world’s leading experts on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) came together to review the latest evidence for the overall impact of these foods on our health for leading ...

Americans Are Starting To Turn Away From Ultra-Processed Foods Between 2013–2014 and August 2021–August 2023, the consumption of mean calories from ultra-processed foods among adults decreased. It's a ...

As I push my cart into my favorite grocery store, I stop and look at the shoppers — my neighbors — around me. Do they realize that nearly 70% of the food available to purchase for their families is ...

In a paper published in The Milbank Quarterly, researchers from Harvard, Duke University, and the University of Michigan ...

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 ...

In a post on X on Friday, Mr. Kennedy called the ad “the most important message in Super Bowl history.” Mr. Lyons said the ad push, which also includes “Processed food kills” signs on taxicabs in ...

It’s not exactly breaking news that eating whole foods is going to support your body better than relying on a ton of processed foods. But what is making waves in the wellness world is just how much ...