WISEcode’s system challenges the idea that all “ultra-processed” foods pose equal health risks. The new classification system distinguishes foods based on ingredient-level analysis, sugar content, and ...

Recent years have seen growing scrutiny and debate around processed foods, but researchers have struggled to pin down what aspects of food processing are most relevant to health. Now, scientists have ...

Lately, it seems like everyone is talking about the negative health effects of ultra-processed food. The only surprising thing about this conversation is how long it took for it to happen. Most ...

Not all calories are created equal, and some could do far greater harm to men's health, new research suggests. A small study led by a team from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark suggests that ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ultra-processed foods are increasingly replacing fruits, vegetables, and proteins in children’s diets across more than 190 countries, fueling a surge in obesity. A new UNICEF report finds that more ...

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 ...

Nigeria’s processed food sector is emerging as a bright spot in the nation’s economy, with data revealing increase in export value. The surge is primarily attributed to a strategic shift towards value ...