In the first lawsuit of its kind, the city of San Francisco is suing 11 of the nation’s top food companies, saying they sell ...

A decade ago, most people had never heard of ultra-processed foods. But that changed in 2019, when Kevin Hall, then a scientist at the National Institutes of Health, published a study that shocked the ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: A photo illustration of 'Ultra Processed' foods on February 16, 2018 in London, England. (Photo illustration by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) The average American gets more ...

Discover the surprising foods longevity expert Valter Longo warns are accelerating biological aging and why the ...

Gut bacteria rapidly adapt to processed food additives, revealing how modern diets can reshape microbial evolution worldwide.

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 ...

Eating ultra-processed foods could lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal growths for women under 50, according to new research. A study, published Thursday in JAMA ...

With rising incomes and urbanisation, ultra-processed foods will be part of India’s future. The policy choice is whether they remain a minor add-on or become the nutritional core of daily diets. The ...

In many parts of the world today, there is a growing movement away from junk food . Governments, health organizations, and ...

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 ...

When I sat down to write this story, I remembered the gummy worms in the snack drawer of my kitchen. So I got up and grabbed a handful. I should add that I had just finished lunch, and I don’t really ...

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