Ultra-processed foods are often defined, in part, by the presence of cosmetic additives. Yet, according to a new comment from ...

School lunches are about to look a lot healthier thanks to a new law in California aimed at reducing ultra-processed foods.

When people hear the term “ultra-processed foods,” they imagine chemical-laden franken-meals created in a lab. But not all ultra-processed foods deserve the bad reputation they’ve gained. In fact, ...

New research from the American Heart Association suggests these foods have some benefits. Ultra-processed foods dominate the U.S. diet and raise heart disease risk, but some—like whole-grain cereals ...

Newly released federal dietary guidelines for Americans call for fewer ultra-processed foods, but some public health experts ...

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 ...

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to weight gain and early death. The term "ultra-processed foods" has become common when discussing how healthy -- or unhealthy -- American diets are. A report ...

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 ...

A trio of newly published papers in The Lancet highlights growing global evidence connecting ultra-processed foods (UPFs) with poorer diet quality and multiple adverse health outcomes. The researchers ...

Background The global surge in ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption is a major public health challenge, particularly among ...