This piece by Yahir Robles won third place in the Health and Science Journalism Workshop for high school students. More than half of what Americans eat and drink comes from ultra-processed foods and ...

Spread the loveIntroduction In recent years, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become a staple in many diets, often hailed for their convenience and taste. However, increasing evidence has linked high ...

A group of European scientists has found that ultra-processed foods increase the risk of a range of health conditions, ...

UPFs dominate health debates, yet researchers still disagree on what the term means and how useful it really is.

From Mechanisms to Actions” brought together many of the world’s leading experts to examine one of the most pressing topics ...

Lunch ladies are getting a MAHA makeover. The Food and Drug Administration’s $17 million pilot program aimed at helping schools serve MAHA-approved meals to students is up and running — and already ...

People who eat more ultra processed food (UPF) have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to a report ...

Spread the loveIntroduction In recent years, the conversation surrounding diet and its impact on cognitive health has intensified, particularly among older adults. A groundbreaking study released by ...

Eating fewer ultra-processed foods can help you better understand what’s in your food and how it’s made. Many foods that seem healthy, like flavored yogurt and plant-based milk, are actually ...

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New research uncovers widespread confusion about ultra-processed foods among Australians, revealing that clear labelling and better education are essential for helping shoppers navigate the modern ...