U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is spearheading a federal push to rein in ultra-processed foods. But what exactly are they? The term is sometimes used interchangeably with “processed foods ...

It's long been known that additive and preservative-laden ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are bad for our health, but now we ...

A top FDA official says next year will be a critical time for the Trump administration to make progress on several of Robert ...

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 ...

Scientific research has made it abundantly clear that there is no upside to eating ultra-processed foods, at least as far as health is concerned. Regularly eating ultra-processed foods increases the ...

I recently provided a column on the alarming health status of adolescents in the U.S. There is a close association between many of the negative health outcomes associated with the increasing ...

Ultra-processed foods vary widely in their nutritional quality. Some options, like whole grains, can be nutritious, affordable, and convenient choices.

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 ...

The most widely recognised classification of ultra-processed food (UPF) is the Nova classification system, developed in 2009 by Carlos Monteiro in Brazil. It’s Monteiro’s definition that has been ...

Research shows that certain food may affect mood and mental health. Eating these foods may make you feel happier.

We all know that ultraprocessed foods aren’t the healthiest choice, but not all ultraprocessed foods have the same impact on our health. It can depend on how much a food is processed and for what ...