Dieting in the Western world, specifically focused on weight loss and physique change, began to gain traction in the 19th century, notably with William Banting's influential 1863 diet guide.

Many foods loved by Americans might not translate well to people around the globe. Find out if your favorite food is be considered bizarre in other countries.

Researchers say ultra-processed foods can be addictive. Worse yet, they are lacking in fiber, which can have an unexpected effect on the country's health.

Researchers found that middle-aged adults, especially women, are far more likely to be addicted to ultra-processed foods than older generations. Marketing of diet-focused processed foods in the 1980s ...

A former NIH scientist and a journalist team up to bust common nutrition myths in their new book, “Food Intelligence." ...

A processed food is one that is no longer in its original form. The food has been washed, canned, chopped, blanched, heated, frozen or packaged. Examples include frozen and canned fruits and ...

They were the first generation of Americans to grow up with ultra-processed foods all around them – products typically loaded with extra fat, salt, sugar and flavorings.

Ultra-processed foods make up the bulk of U.S. diets, and new research links high intake to inflammation, a predictor of heart disease. People consuming the most UPFs were far more likely to show ...

Share on Pinterest Ultra-processed foods may contain endocrine disrupters that negatively impact male fertility. New Saetiew/Getty Images Ultra-processed foods can increase the risk of multiple ...

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may exacerbate disease activity in early multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new research presented at the 41st Congress of the European Committee for ...

In the U.S., UPFs account for about 60 of daily calorie intake. High consumption of these foods has been linked to greater risks of obesity, cancer, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, mental ...

Americans have been rethinking the role that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) play in their diets, especially those aiming to drop some pounds. Recent research found that overweight adults who cut out ...