Identifying unhealthy food is not as easy as one might think.

Regulators are moving toward policies targeting ultra-processed foods, but a fundamental issue remains unresolved: what ...

Our study cohort was followed for over 12 years, and we found that high intakes of ultra-processed foods were linked to a ...

This week, I wrote about a new proposed definition for ultra-processed foods, which prompted excellent follow-up questions from readers. Many wanted to better understand why these products are ...

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 ...

More than 70% of baby food products sold in U.S. grocery stores are ultra-processed, with additives being the most common ingredient, a new study found. Ultra-processed foods contain one or more ...

Ultra-processed foods are engineered for taste and convenience, not nutrition, often packing high levels of sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats into products that are stripped of fiber and essential ...

As people kick off their New Year's resolutions of eating better and taking care of themselves, the state of California is making it law, starting with public school students. In October 2025, ...