The nutritional epidemiologists and other scholars who have led this push in public health are out to challenge an entire ...

A recent study found that it's not just the low nutrient profile of ultra-processed foods that causes negative health effects ...

We all know that ultraprocessed foods aren’t the healthiest choice, but not all ultraprocessed foods have the same impact on our health. It can depend on how much a food is processed and for what ...

Streaming platforms are bringing nutrition-focused documentaries to wide audiences, combining credible expert insights with relatable human stories. These films explore topics such as the dangers of ...

The 2025 Joe Wicks documentary on "killer protein bars" highlights how even well-intentioned attempts to raise awareness about food can sometimes oversimplify complex public health issues. The show's ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Walk into any grocery store and you'll see it: aisles filled with brightly colored packages containing ready-to-eat meals, quick snacks and flavored drinks—often billed as "healthy." They save time.

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you’ve probably been told that cooking your own meals is the way to go. This has been backed up by a recent study, which found that people who ate home-cooked, ...

Eating ultra-processed foods could lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal growths for women under 50, according to new research. A study, published Thursday in JAMA ...