New research suggests some ultra-processed foods may be designed to trigger the brain’s reward system in ways surprisingly ...

If you’ve been following recent food-industry news, you might have noticed an interesting shift in how processed foods are being discussed. This month, San Francisco initiated legal action targeting ...

New research reveals that a simple shift toward whole foods could significantly improve metabolic health, reduce body fat, and support a longer, healthier life.

Regulators are moving toward policies targeting ultra-processed foods, but a fundamental issue remains unresolved: what ...

From flavored yogurts to frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and instant oats, ultra-processed foods are convenient, often ...

This week, I wrote about a new proposed definition for ultra-processed foods, which prompted excellent follow-up questions from readers. Many wanted to better understand why these products are ...

Identifying unhealthy food is not as easy as one might think.

Experts dug into decades of research to show how ultra-processed foods are designed for maximum reward, rapid absorption, and habitual overuse — paralleling tobacco industry tactics. Researchers from ...

Here’s what to know about ultra-processed foods, and how Kennedy has said he plans to shape the U.S. food system.