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

Ultra-processed food makes up more than half of the food eaten in the United States. While some foods are fine in moderation, eating too much can affect your health. Here’s what you need to know about ...

Ultra-processed foods make up the bulk of U.S. diets, and new research links high intake to inflammation, a predictor of heart disease. People consuming the most UPFs were far more likely to show ...

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

Fried, sugary, and processed foods can increase inflammation. Learn about foods to avoid and those that help fight inflammation naturally.

We often think of food as fuel—something we need to keep our bodies going. But food is much more than that. It shapes how we feel, think, sleep, and connect with others. In recent years, a growing ...

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 ...

Gen Z’s rising mental health struggles are increasingly tied to ultra-processed foods, with new global research showing ...