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

“Ultra-processed” has become a catch-all villain. If it’s made in a factory, it must be toxic. But that definition misses the real issue. Grinding grain into flour is processing. Freezing vegetables ...

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 ...

New research suggests some ultra-processed foods may be designed to trigger the brain’s reward system in ways surprisingly ...

A new conceptual analysis argues that many ultra processed foods are designed to drive repeated consumption using strategies similar to those used by the tobacco industry. The authors describe how ...

There's already been a lot said about ultra-processed foods and their potential effects on human health. Food & Wine has diligently tracked the latest scientific findings, which indicate that ...

There is a new spotlight on ultra-processed foods as some experts now label them a major public health threat. "These are foods with ingredients that you typically cannot pronounce and are typically ...

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 ...

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

It can be difficult to assess whether a seemingly healthy item is actually ultra-processed, but these two tests can help you find out.