Over 60% of the calories consumed by young people in the U.S. originate from ultra-processed foods. These factory-made ...

From frozen pizza to lactose-free milk, food processing takes many forms. Here’s how to tell when it’s helping or hurting us. By Katie Navarra Bradley Published Oct 7, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Image: Scott ...

After decades of studies pointing to the adverse health outcomes related to ultra-processed foods ‒ often cheap and highly addictive, containing long lists of additives, artificial flavors and ...

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become public enemy number one in nutrition debates. From dementia to obesity and an epidemic of "food addiction," these factory-made products, including crisps, ...

The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans avoid the term “ultra-processed foods,” prompting both praise and criticism ...

The American diet is killing us. On that point, public health experts largely agree. And in recent years, people who want to make Americans healthier — across the ideological spectrum — are targeting ...

Many of us rely on pre-packaged supermarket food at Christmas, but some are more processed than others, say experts. (Getty Images) Christmas is but a few days away, which means it's time to start ...

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 ...