A new study argues that ultra-processed foods are engineered more like cigarettes than like real food, and should face ...

In a paper published in The Milbank Quarterly, researchers from Harvard, Duke University, and the University of Michigan ...

Ultra-processed foods (UPF) share more characteristics with cigarettes than with minimally processed fruits or vegetables.

If you worry your product might be considered a UPF, use this risk mitigation checklist to prepare for whatever repercussions – regulatory, legal and otherwise – the future ...

Eating more ultra-processed foods — like sodas, packaged snacks, and processed meats — was linked to a 47% higher risk of ...

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrially modified products loaded with added fats, sugars, starches, salts and chemical additives like emulsifiers. From sodas to snacks and processed meats, these ...

Nutritionists have linked these foods to a heightened risk some cancers, diabetes, obesity, Parkinson's disease and ...

Awareness of ultra-processed foods is growing, but new research from the International Food Information Council finds consumers lack shared definitions — creating confusion and opportunity for food ...

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 ...

In a post on X on Friday, Mr. Kennedy called the ad “the most important message in Super Bowl history.” Mr. Lyons said the ad push, which also includes “Processed food kills” signs on taxicabs in ...

Jo-Ann McArthur explores key food reformulation trends shaping transparency, ultra-processed scrutiny and consumer trust ...

Processed foods are convenient and often yummy, but they have a hurtful hidden impact on your sleep. So, if sleepless nights are becoming your new normal, it might be worth it to take a closer look at ...