Cookies are a sweet indulgence, but they're often packed with sugar and other artificial ingredients that you wouldn't usually find in your home kitchen. However, it's entirely feasible to recreate ...

UPFs dominate health debates, yet researchers still disagree on what the term means and how useful it really is.

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 group of European scientists has found that ultra-processed foods increase the risk of a range of health conditions, ...

Before beginning the experiment, I had to determine the line between processed foods and ultra-processed foods. Technically, any food that has been changed from its natural state is processed—even if ...

Ever since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. burst onto the political scene, his "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement has taken aim at everything from prescription drugs to chronic disease. But Kennedy is ...

A randomized controlled trial protocol will test whether the cardiometabolic risks linked to ultra-processed foods stem from ...

From frozen pizza to lactose-free milk, food processing takes many forms. Here’s how to tell when it’s helping or hurting us. By Katie Navarra Bradley Published Oct 7, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Add Popular ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say there is strong evidence showing that ultra-processed foods promote overeating and increase the risk of obesity. Helene Cyr/Stocksy United A new report states that ...

They're tasty, affordable and satisfy fast -- ultra-processed foods dominate the American diet, accounting for more than half of the calories consumed by the average adult, and even more for children.

A new study reveals that consuming ultra-processed foods, like chips and cookies, significantly alters muscle structure. This ...