In the first lawsuit of its kind, the city of San Francisco is suing 11 of the nation’s top food companies, saying they sell ...

A neuroscientist explains how highly processed foods may be key to “food addiction.” She also reveals some solutions ...

Cheap, ultra-processed foods are fueling obesity and climate change at the same time, according to a new review of global food systems.

Ultra-processed foods offer convenience, and while they’re light on your wallet, you pay with your health. New research links ...

“Eat less processed food!” has been the public health messaging for years, due to a link between ultra-processed foods and conditions such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. However, the ...

Ultra-processed foods make up a large share of modern diets, but not all are equally unhealthy. Here’s how to spot red flags ...

Gut bacteria rapidly adapt to processed food additives, revealing how modern diets can reshape microbial evolution worldwide.

In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods. But diets high in ultra-processed foods are ...

Consuming sugary breakfast cereals, artificially-flavored chips and crackers, chicken nuggets, hot dogs and sweetened beverages like soda and energy drinks may shorten your lifespan, a new study found ...

MINNEAPOLIS — We know that whole foods like fruits and vegetables are good for us, but they don't make up the majority of our diet. In fact, almost 60% of calories in the average American diet come ...

We know that processed foods are bad for us: Recent research found that even when meals are matched in nutrients like carbs, protein, fat, and sugar, people tend to eat more calories of processed ...