We all know that ultra-processed foods are bad for us, but what ingredients should we particularly try to avoid? And what are ...

Chris van Tulleken is best known for TV shows like CBBC's Operation Ouch! and wrote best-selling book, Ultra-Processed People. He met teenagers recruited by a project run by the University of ...

In the latest episode of our healthy living podcast, our public health nutritionist Shefalee Loth and the founder of ...

A study comparing different types of ultra-processed foods found that some types are far healthier than others.

A new series of studies published in “The Lancet” revealed just how harmful ultra-processed foods are, and now experts are sounding the alarm for global change. “The first paper in this Lancet series ...

How do young adults identify what what ultra-processed foods are in America, or across the world? Research looks at how we see healthy ...

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become public enemy number one in nutrition debates. From dementia to obesity and an epidemic of “food addiction”, these factory-made products, including crisps, ...

A new report underscores the significant variations in healthfulness of different types of processed foods. The report, ...

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere.... but what exactly are they? A gastroenterologist breaks down what we know about these foods lining our grocery store shelves.

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 ...

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 ...