When food manufacturers decide what to put on labels, they have one goal: to get you to buy the food. And the history of Americans’ diets can be read in the history of food labels. Whatever the ...

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

The marketers of ultra-processed foods have taken a leaf out of the tobacco industry's playbook to make their foods more ...

Ultra-processed foods (UPF) are defined as “commercial formulations made primarily from cheap industrial ingredients such as high fructose corn syrup, oils, protein isolates, and modified starches ...

Foods like instant noodles, fizzy drinks, chips, and ready meals are cheap and easy to prepare. However, doctors warn that ...

Scientists are uncovering how the volume of food on your plate affects appetite and satiety—challenging the idea that cutting portions is the most effective strategy. For decades, weight loss has been ...

Eating mostly plants and choosing the bike over the car where she can, Suzanne Harrington has found her small eco-friendly ...

New studies show that not all ultra-processed foods are equally unhealthy. Sugary drinks and processed meats raise health ...

As a health-conscious mom, I know that I should avoid throwing ultra-processed snacks like potato chips, gummies, and packaged cakes into my kids’ lunchboxes. But what about minimally and moderately ...

Consumption of ultra-processed foods—including soft drinks, snacks and ready meals—is growing worldwide, despite evidence they are unhealthy. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up about 70% of packaged ...