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, ...

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

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 ...

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

A sweeping scientific review suggests that diets high in ultra-processed foods may increase depressive symptoms, possibly by ...

California just sent a powerful message about what belongs on a child’s lunch tray, and it’s already sparking national ...

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 ...

The Trump administration will respond to a citizen petition calling for a regulatory overhaul of ultra-processed foods, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told CBS' "60 Minutes" ...

New research from the American Heart Association suggests these foods have some benefits.

The petition was filed by former FDA Commissioner Dr. David Kessler.