Researchers say the findings build on earlier evidence linking these foods to high blood pressure, cholesterol, and insulin resistance — key drivers of long-term cardiovascular disease.

Eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods like chips, frozen meals, sugary drinks, and packaged snacks may significantly raise the risk of serious heart problems. In a major U.S. study, people ...

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Molecules in urine and blood can reveal how much of a person’s diet comes from ultra-processed foods, according to a study published in PLOS Medicine today. The paper suggests that these measurements ...

Eating ultra-processed foods could lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal growths for women under 50, according to new research. A study, published Thursday in JAMA ...

An analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that the majority of calories consumed by American youth in recent years came from “ultra-processed” foods. The CDC analysis ...

Ultra-processed foods packed with dyes and synthetic chemicals are contributing to a growing health crisis among children, according to the "Make America Healthy Again" Commission report released ...

Take a stroll down the middle aisles of any American grocery store, and you’ll be surrounded by rows of brightly colored packaged macaroni and cheese, instant soups and chips in all forms and flavors ...

New research suggests that frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to a significant decline in mental wellbeing and a higher prevalence of clinical mental distress. The findings ...

Regulators are moving toward policies targeting ultra-processed foods, but a fundamental issue remains unresolved: what ...