Some folks don't mind eating ultra-processed food, but for those who prefer to avoid it, make sure the bread you pick up ...

For many people interested in health and well-being, the idea of ultra-processed food, or UPF, has become more than a ...

Ultra-processed food makes up more than half of the food eaten in the United States. While some foods are fine in moderation, eating too much can affect your health. Here’s what you need to know about ...

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 ...

An alarming look at the foods consumed by families across America: A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that most Americans get more than half of their ...

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to health issues such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. While they can be convenient, they should be eaten in moderation, a nutritionist said. Rhiannon ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. So you’re a bear in the forest, and you’re ...

Mounting evidence shows ultra-processed foods may trigger addictive behaviors similar to drugs and alcohol. PET scans alone may underestimate the compulsive and reward-driven impact of these foods.

Children who get more than 30% of their daily energy from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), such as soda drinks, packaged snacks, ...

In recent years, ultra-processed food has been the subject of endless news reports, books, and online debate. But while research increasingly points to the potential health risks of UPFs, including ...