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Scientists are increasingly pointing to everyday ultra-processed foods as a quiet threat to the gut, linking industrial ...

Experts dug into decades of research to show how ultra-processed foods are designed for maximum reward, rapid absorption, and habitual overuse — paralleling tobacco industry tactics.

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Cutting ultra-processed foods consumption in half could lead to significant health benefits, ...

Ultra-processed foods are a staple of diets throughout the nation. For many, these foods are more accessible, affordable and convenient due to their long shelf lives and ready-to-eat nature. They’re ...

Should these ultra-processed foods still have a place in your diet?

A new comprehensive analysis suggests that ultra-processed foods should no longer be viewed simply as food. Instead, a team of researchers argues these products function more like industrially ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to take action on a petition calling for increased ...

Think all packaged foods are off-limits? New research reveals that certain "processed" staples can actually lower your risk ...

RFK Jr.: Cutting Ultra-Processed Foods Is 'Warfare' ...

In A Nutshell 71% of 651 baby foods from major US retailers qualify as ultra-processed, containing additives primarily used for flavor, color, and texture Manufacturers use 45 types of processed fruit ...

Walking into my local grocery store feels different now. Something's shifted in the aisles, though it's hard to pinpoint exactly what. The shelves still overflow with colorful packages, but the ...