Ultra-processed foods are industrial formulations made from ingredients such as hydrogenated fats, protein isolates, added ...

It seems as if there’s constantly a new study popping up warning about the dangers of ultra-processed foods. And while I wouldn't recommend eating pizza, burgers, chips or doughnuts all the time, ...

New research suggests the health risks of ultra-processed foods may stem from more than their sugar, salt, and fat content.

More than half the calories consumed by young kids in the U.S. come from ultra-processed foods. Now, a new study warns that ...

New analysis suggests other factors may explain the harms blamed on “ultra-processing.” ...

A major study has found that one particular food are associated with more than 30 health conditions, including cancer and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As a health journalist and certified health coach, I feel like I do a good job of limiting processed foods in my diet. So when my ...

Sarah covers how industries like food and tobacco affect Americans’ bodies and minds. Her interests include ultra-processed foods; smoke-free tobacco; and wellness trends like perimenopause products ...

Despite its widespread use, "ultra-processed" food does not have a universal definition. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he’d like to define it by April. So far, ...

Adults who eat more ultra-processed foods show measurably slower thinking on standardized cognitive tests, and the effect ...

A new study compared the effects of eating minimally-processed foods versus ultra-processed foods. The findings offered a few surprises. A new study compared a diet of minimally processed foods with a ...

Not all processed or ultra-processed foods are unhealthy—some offer key nutrients and convenience. Dietitian-approved picks include whole-grain bread, Greek yogurt, canned beans, popcorn, and peanut ...