New research lays out just how widespread UPFs have become — and what that shift means for long-term health. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience ...

Mounting evidence shows ultra-processed foods may trigger addictive behaviors similar to drugs and alcohol. PET scans alone may underestimate the compulsive and reward-driven impact of these foods.

A higher intake of ultraprocessed foods was associated with an increased risk of early-onset colorectal conventional adenomas, according to a large prospective cohort study. Among a cohort of over ...

The Food Standards Agency notes that research has shown the consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to lower levels of health. Recent studies have noted that a pro-inflammatory diet, including ...

“Eat less processed food!” has been the public health messaging for years, due to a link between ultra-processed foods and conditions such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. However, the ...

Share on Pinterest Ultra-processed foods are linked to 12 health risks, including Crohn’s disease and diabetes, evidence shows. Image credit: Andy Sacks/Getty Images Numerous studies have warned ...

Processed meat is designed for convenience. It is salty, shelf-stable, and engineered to taste strong even after weeks in a fridge. That same processing also changes what ends up in the body. Over ...

Numerous studies have warned against the potential health risks of making ultra processed foods (UPF) a large percentage of a person’s diet. A new study found that consumption of UPFs is on the rise ...