Highly processed foods are everywhere. Here are 5 dietitian-backed strategies to eat less junk and increase your intake of ...

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 ...

As the Trump administration looks to create a federal definition of ultra-processed foods, the question of the best way to differentiate products within a category that can lump packaged whole-wheat ...

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 Image: Scott ...

“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 have been linked to weight gain and early death. The term "ultra-processed foods" has become common when discussing how healthy -- or unhealthy -- American diets are. A report ...

Ultra-processed food makes up more than half of the food eaten in the United States. While some foods are fine in moderation, eating too much can affect your health. Here’s what you need to know about ...

There isn't a standard definition of ultra-processed foods, but all the foods pictured fit the bill. They contain added fat, sugar or salt, plus preservatives to extend their shelf-life. (Dan Kitwood ...

The American diet is killing us. On that point, public health experts largely agree. And in recent years, people who want to make Americans healthier — across the ideological spectrum — are targeting ...

In my quest for better health and weight management, I never anticipated that this particular approach would yield the most significant results. Eighteen months ago, in January 2024, I made a ...

Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox It's been exactly two years since I decided to ...