Something strange is happening in grocery stores across America. People are squinting at ingredient labels like they're ...

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 ...

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

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

Some diet experts have been warning us off highly processed or ultra-processed food (UPF) for years, but this month the ...

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 ...

"Eat real food" is the basis of the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines. Here's what's different and where you can find options in ...

"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 ...

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. Not all ultra-processed foods are bad for ...

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