Processed foods sit everywhere, lining shelves and filling routines with quick comfort. Then the bright packaging promises ...

Research shows that ultra-processed foods are bad for health, but which ones are the worst? If you're trying to cut back, ...

NEW YORK — Rising public and governmental scrutiny of so-called “ultra-processed foods” (UPFs) is stoking consumer ...

There’s no universally agreed upon definition of what makes a food ultra-processed, because it's a relatively new concept in nutrition science. But many experts agree that these factory-made products ...

Processed meats are everywhere—from quick breakfasts to late-night snacks—and they can be tempting because of their bold ...

Ultraprocessed” has become a bad word in our food supply, but regulators are struggling with how to define the term to help consumers. Here’s why that’s so hard to do.

Ultra-processed foods are associated with worse diet quality and a long and ever-expanding list of adverse health outcomes.

Ultra-processed foods make up the bulk of what kids eat — and adults aren’t far behind, a report published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds. About 62% of kids’ and ...

New research lays out just how widespread UPFs have become — and what that shift means for long-term health. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience ...

A new review challenges assumptions about ultra-processed foods, finding that plant-based versions, such as soymilk, meat analogs, and soft margarines, may lower cholesterol and reduce disease risk ...