Ultra-processed foods have been linked to weight gain and early death. The term "ultra-processed foods" has become common when discussing how healthy -- or unhealthy -- American diets are. A report ...

“Eat less processed food!” has been the public health messaging for years, due to a link between ultra-processed foods and conditions such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. However, the ...

Officials in San Francisco on Tuesday are filing suit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, saying the ...

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 ...

In my quest for better health and weight management, I never anticipated that this particular approach would yield the most significant results. Eighteen months ago, in January 2024, I made a ...

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 ...

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. Not all ultra-processed foods are bad for ...

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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 ...

The average American gets more than half of their calories from ultra-processed foods, according to a new federal report. That's not surprising—ultra-processed foods are everywhere, and includes many ...

Supported by nutrition experts, the Non-UPF seal highlights foods without additives, colorings, or ultra-processed shortcuts — helping shoppers identify less processed options. Stacey Leasca is an ...