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 ...

A recent study shows that people with the highest intake of ultraprocessed foods had a 48% higher rate of death from any cause and a 57% higher rate of death from cancer.

Pittsburgh — Scan any aisle in a convenience or grocery store, and those brightly packaged, bold lettered, sweet-and-salty options are likely to be ultra-processed. The term has been in the news a lot ...

In November 2025, a group of the world’s leading experts on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) came together to review the latest evidence for the overall impact of these foods on our health for leading ...

The term "ultra-processed foods" has become common when discussing how healthy -- or unhealthy -- American diets are. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published early ...

Ultraprocessed junk is making America sick — and it may be no accident. As chronic disease rates skyrocket nationwide, one doctor says America’s health crisis isn’t driven by poor personal choices, ...

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 ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. The foods we eat as young children help set ...

In A Nutshell 71% of 651 baby foods from major US retailers qualify as ultra-processed, containing additives primarily used ...

Ultra-processed foods are driving India's silent health crisis, spiking obesity, diabetes, and heart disease as food ...