Hoping that a few French fries, chips, or a store-bought sugary beverage won’t hurt? Well, think again. That one bite can lead to infinite harm to every major organ in your body. In a major series of ...

Three studies published in one of the most respected medical journals paint a vivid picture of how ultra-processed foods are wreaking havoc on global health. Their packaging is bright, their claims ...

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 ...

Ultra-processed foods make up the bulk of U.S. diets, and new research links high intake to inflammation, a predictor of heart disease. People consuming the most UPFs were far more likely to show ...

A new series of studies published in “The Lancet” revealed just how harmful ultra-processed foods are, and now experts are sounding the alarm for global change. “The first paper in this Lancet series ...

We often think of food as fuel—something we need to keep our bodies going. But food is much more than that. It shapes how we feel, think, sleep, and connect with others. In recent years, a growing ...

This narrative review synthesizes evidence showing that higher intake of ultra-processed foods is consistently associated ...

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 ...