It is no secret that high-fat, high-sugar ultra-processed foods make a person sluggish and depressed. It is also not a surprise that a sedentary lifestyle compounds those effects. In a recent study, ...

In November 2025, a group of the world’s leading experts on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) came together to review the latest ...

Over the past years the increased consumption of overly processed and ultra-processed foods has contributed to a less healthy populace. I have provided a number of columns on the deleterious effects ...

Ultra-processed foods are a growing public health concern, but experts warn that the term covers more than just what is considered "junk food." File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI They're tasty, ...

Some plant-based processed foods may lower heart disease and diabetes risk, challenging one-size-fits-all warnings about ...

Mass General Brigham researchers found that people who ate more ultra-processed foods saw sharply higher rates of colon polyps. New research from Mass General Brigham links higher intake of ...

The Food Standards Agency notes that research has shown the consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to lower levels of health. Recent studies have noted that a pro-inflammatory diet, including ...

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.

New nationwide data reveal who in Italy eats the most ultra-processed foods and show that a stronger commitment to the Mediterranean Diet consistently drives intake down. Study: Ultra-Processed Foods ...

Share on Pinterest How do ultra-processed foods affect diabetes? Here’s the latest evidence. Image credit: Maskot/Getty Images Research shows that around 70% of the food supply chain in the United ...