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Researchers analyzed 651 baby food products and found that over 70% are ultra-processed with 105 different additives.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ultra-processed foods make up a large proportion of the average person’s diet in the UK. (demaerre via Getty Images) You only need ...

A new peer-reviewed study found that about 71% of U.S. baby and toddler foods sold in major grocery stores are classified as ultra-processed.  Ultr ...

"Introducing babies to foods that are overly sweet, salty and packed with additives can set the stage for unhealthy preferences..." said study author Elizabeth Dunford ...

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

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. As the Trump administration looks to create ...

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 ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in an interview aired Sunday that he will be looking into the safety of ultra-processed foods, claiming the current industry-led ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ultra-processed foods have been a hot topic in nutrition, with a government report released in May ...

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 ...