Potatoes are perhaps the simplest example of how a single food item can sometimes be healthy and other times lack nutrition, ...

Research shows that ultra-processed foods are bad for health, but which ones are the worst? If you're trying to cut back, experts say these are the ones to prioritize.

I recently provided a column on the alarming health status of adolescents in the U.S. There is a close association between many of the negative health outcomes associated with the increasing ...

Scientists are increasingly emphasizing that diet is a fundamental pillar for maintaining better health and, therefore, ...

Ultraprocessed” has become a bad word in our food supply, but regulators are struggling with how to define the term to help consumers. Here’s why that’s so hard to do.

Ultra-processed foods vary widely in their nutritional quality. Some options, like whole grains, can be nutritious, affordable, and convenient choices.

Heinz ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, steak sauce, and chili sauce on grocery store shelf - Scott Olson/Getty Images When you grab any of the different kinds of mustard, ketchup, barbecue sauce, or ...

Brain imaging of 30,000 people revealed that ultra-processed foods are associated with structural differences in the brain ...