Ultra-processed foods often get labeled as automatic health villains, but nutrition is rarely that simple. Processing exists ...

While ultra-processed foods are often tied to health issues, a decade-long study suggests they do not speed up cognitive ...

Not all ultra-processed foods are created equal, writes specialist dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine, and there are some that ...

Experts dug into decades of research to show how ultra-processed foods are designed for maximum reward, rapid absorption, and ...

A combination of factors has contributed to the American epidemic of obesity — among them increased consumption of nutritionally poor foods, decreased physical activity and environmental influences ...

Preschool children who eat more ultra-processed foods show higher levels of anxiety, aggression, and behavioral difficulties.

By Pooja Toshniwal Paharia A large Canadian cohort study suggests that preschool diets high in ultra-processed foods may be associated with slightly higher behavioral symptom scores in early childhood ...

In 2026, processed foods are a staple on Kiwis’ shopping lists. According to a 2025 University of Auckland report, ultra-processed foods make up around half of our diets. “It’s really only in the last ...

New book from Dr. Jason Fung exploring how the secret to long-term weight maintenance and better health isn’t just about what ...

American kids weren't always picky eaters. In fact, children in the 19th century ate all kinds of different foods, such as ...

The Lancet's Series on ultra-processed foods and human health raises important questions about diet and disease. We share the desire to improve public health; however, our views diverge where ...

A recent Canadian study found that toddlers who consume more ultra-processed foods showed slightly higher behavioural and ...