Researchers are calling for more comprehensive policies to reduce the currently-high rate that Canadians consume ultra-processed foods.

A new study published last month in The American Journal of Medicine found that adults that consumed higher rates of ...

A Florida health educator identified the most harmful ultra-processed foods linked to obesity and metabolic disorders, revealing some surprising items on his warning list.

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere in the American diet, and researchers are finding alarming consequences. Using national health data, scientists found that adults with the highest intake of these ...

The American Heart Association just released a big report on ultra-processed foods. Some ultra-processed foods are healthier than others, according to the organization. Experts say it’s still ...

For many, a new year comes with a renewed look at what we’re eating. We hear the words “processed” and “ultra-processed” a lot these days, but what do those words really mean when it comes to what’s ...

So far, the conversation around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has focused on what these foods are, and how they can be identified. Much of the coverage around the health risks of UPFs have been linked ...

Americans increasingly factor processing into food choices, but inconsistent definitions and tradeoffs around convenience and cost leave room for clearer communication, according to new IFIC research ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. As the Trump administration looks to create ...