That “fridge cigarette” might be accelerating your cognitive decline. A new study out of Brazil determined that popular ...

Toddlers who consume a diet high in processed meats, sugary snacks, and soft drinks may have lower intelligence scores by the time they reach early school age. A new study published in the British ...

A new comprehensive analysis suggests that ultra-processed foods should no longer be viewed simply as food. Instead, a team of researchers argues these products function more like industrially ...

Nuts and legumes, especially tree nuts like walnuts, which research shows can cut dementia risk. Wang said supplements can ...

Quick-delivery apps, ready-to-eat meals and packaged snacks now dominate daily consumption patterns, especially in urban ...

Afternoon sugar cravings may do more than sap energy, as experts warn blood sugar crashes during this window can impair brain function and raise long-term risks.

So far, the conversation around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has focused on what these foods are, and how they can be identified. Much of the coverage around the health risks of UPFs have been linked ...

Oxidative stress is one of the primary drivers of aging, but your diet can play a role in tamping it down — or accelerating it.

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. As the Trump administration looks to create ...