Dietary choices after a cancer diagnosis might be just as crucial as early detection.

We all eat processed foods, probably on a regular basis. It is all too easy to grab a packaged snack or a box of ready-to-eat dinner and call it a meal. But the truth is that the processed snacks, ...

Children worldwide are eating more and more highly processed foods – with dangerous consequences for their health, growth and mental well-being. This is the conclusion of a new analysis, released by ...

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 ...

As a Registered Dietitian Specialising in Disordered Eating, I have spoken to so many clients, colleagues and members of the public who have seen or experienced negative impacts due to the current ...

Many chemicals are problematic because they can disrupt the endocrine system. “The evidence is greatest about the effects of ...

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

How do ultra-processed foods affect diabetes? Here’s the latest evidence. Image credit: Maskot/Getty Images Research published in Nature Communications in 2023 estimates that around 70% of the food ...

A new study published in The American Journal of Medicine has shown that high intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with a 47% higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke. The study used ...

For many, a new year comes with a renewed look at what we’re eating. We hear the words “processed” and “ultra-processed” a lot these days, but what do those words really mean when it comes to what’s ...

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

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 ...