A large review of the available evidence shows that ultra-processed food consumption is linked to no fewer than 12 major ...

Medically reviewed by Roxana Ehsani, RD Takeaway Ultra-processed foods are primarily composed of chemically modified substances derived from food, including sugar, salt, fat, artificial colors and ...

Ultra-processed foods are rapidly becoming a global dietary staple, and new research links them to worsening health outcomes ...

A new study found that women who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods were 1.5 times more likely to develop pre-cancerous polyps before the age of 50, compared to those with healthier diets.

The risk of IBD, lung cancer, and diabetes could be heightened by ultra-processed food consumption, according to increasing ...

Three studies published in one of the most respected medical journals paint a vivid picture of how ultra-processed foods are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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