From frozen pizza to lactose-free milk, food processing takes many forms. Here’s how to tell when it’s helping or hurting us. By Katie Navarra Bradley Published Oct 7, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Add Popular ...

A large study has found that higher ultra-processed food (UPF) intake was linked to a greater risk of multiple diseases, ...

Ultraprocessed Certified" seal. A doctor explains what the label can and can’t do — and what the latest science shows.

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 ...

The Trump administration is weighing a federal definition of ultra-processed foods as RFK Jr. pushes a broader crackdown on ...

Concerns about the health effects of ultra-processed foods are growing, as studies increasingly link them to conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and even early death. But scientists are still ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to crack down on ultra-processed foods, a key policy priority of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda. The biggest ...

New research suggests the health risks of ultra-processed foods may stem from more than their sugar, salt, and fat content. A new study of nearly 48,000 adults found that higher consumption of ...

People with depression who dramatically cut ultra-processed foods experienced notable improvements in their symptoms in a small preliminary study. Researchers suspect healthier eating may benefit the ...

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 ...

Ultra-processed foods have become a primary scapegoat for nearly every conceivable health problem. When researchers cannot explain the cause or increased risk of a disease, they often cite ...

Experts generally recommend limiting processed foods in your diet, but there are a few that you should be eating more of, such as yogurt and nut butters. We talked with two dietitians to understand ...