Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee begins work on annual report and updated dietary guidelines, focusing on ultra-processed ...

A viral claim links ultra-processed foods to worsening mental health among young adults, but what does scientific research actually show?

There's already been a lot said about ultra-processed foods and their potential effects on human health. Food & Wine has diligently tracked the latest scientific findings, which indicate that ...

A new study suggests that older adults who reduce their intake of ultra-processed foods may naturally consume fewer calories, leading to improved nutrient absorption and reduced inflammation.

A recent study suggests that eating ultra-processed foods does not lead to faster cognitive decline in older adults over a ten-year period. The research, published in the European Journal of Nutrition ...

UPFs are not modified whole foods; instead, these products are formulations made mostly or entirely from substances derived from foods, with little or no intact food content. Typical ingredients of ...

In 2026, processed foods are a staple on Kiwis’ shopping lists. According to a 2025 University of Auckland report, ultra-processed foods make up around half of our diets. “It’s really only in the last ...

Ultra-processed foods and research into their health effects has gained attention in recent years. Yet despite growing interest, confusion—and even controversy—remains about how these foods fit into a ...

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 ...

By Pooja Toshniwal Paharia A large Canadian cohort study suggests that preschool diets high in ultra-processed foods may be associated with slightly higher behavioral symptom scores in early childhood ...

Identifying unhealthy food is not as easy as one might think.