Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The problem with ultra-processed foods is that they are high in simple carbohydrates, high in sodium, and low in fiber, protein, ...

A new study published last month in The American Journal of Medicine found that adults that consumed higher rates of ultra-processed foods have a nearly 47% increased risk of cardiovascular disease ...

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

Ultra-processed food makes up more than half of the food eaten in the United States. While some foods are fine in moderation, eating too much can affect your health. Here’s what you need to know about ...

The term "ultra-processed foods" has become common when discussing how healthy -- or unhealthy -- American diets are. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published early ...

The latest nutrition guidelines urge Americans to avoid highly processed food. But when it comes to carbs, many people don't ...

They're tasty, affordable and satisfy fast -- ultra-processed foods dominate the American diet, accounting for more than half of the calories consumed by the average adult, and even more for children.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is spearheading a federal push to rein in ultra-processed foods. But what exactly are they? The term is sometimes used interchangeably with “processed foods ...

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 ...