Ultra-processed foods often get labeled as automatic health villains, but nutrition is rarely that simple. Processing exists ...

Experts dug into decades of research to show how ultra-processed foods are designed for maximum reward, rapid absorption, and ...

A recent study suggests that eating ultra-processed foods does not lead to faster cognitive decline in older adults over a ...

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Eating more ultra-processed foods may raise heart attack and stroke risk by nearly 50%.

Processed foods are convenient and often yummy, but they have a hurtful hidden impact on your sleep. So, if sleepless nights are becoming your new normal, it might be worth it to take a closer look at ...

New nationwide data reveal who in Italy eats the most ultra-processed foods and show that a stronger commitment to the Mediterranean Diet consistently drives intake down. Study: Ultra-Processed Foods ...

Share on Pinterest New research shows that ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of death following a cancer diagnosis. Image Credit: Comstock/Getty Images Higher intake of ultra-processed foods ...

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 ...

The USDA has released the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Allison Miner, food systems expert, discusses key updates and visual representations. Today’s inverted food pyramid is supposed to ...