The American diet is killing us. On that point, public health experts largely agree. And in recent years, people who want to make Americans healthier — across the ideological spectrum — are targeting ...

People now in their 50s and 60s were the first generation to grow up when ultra-processed foods – often high in fats, salt and added sugar – became widely available. New research shows that this ...

It's long been known that additive and preservative-laden ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are bad for our health, but now we have global data telling us just how bad. A team of experts published last ...

Consuming ultra-processed foods can cause harm to major organs, in addition to a host of other health problems, a new study published Tuesday in the medical journal the Lancet revealed. Another report ...

The typical American morning often involves a highly convenient but highly processed food choice—a drive-through breakfast sandwich, a sugary cereal bar, or a diet soda. While these choices seem ...

A new study found that diets high in ultra-processed foods lead to more fat stored in thigh muscles, raising the risk for ...