Awareness of ultra-processed foods is growing, but new research from the International Food Information Council finds consumers lack shared definitions — creating confusion and opportunity for food ...

Not all ultra-processed foods are bad: The simple supermarket swaps to make to cut your risk - IN FOCUS: From yoghurt and bread to protein bars and sauces, not all ultra-processed foods are created ...

SCARBOROUGH, ME / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2025 / Are you confused about all the "ultra-processed foods" discussions on the news and in your social media feed? You're not alone. It's hard to ...

When people hear the term “ultra-processed foods,” they imagine chemical-laden franken-meals created in a lab. But not all ultra-processed foods deserve the bad reputation they’ve gained. In fact, ...

The rise of colorectal cancer in younger adults has puzzled researchers for years, and the numbers keep climbing. At the same time, ultra-processed foods have taken over diets across many countries, ...

The increase of UPFs in diets worldwide presents an urgent challenge to health that demands coordinated policies and advocacy action to address, says a new three paper Series authored by 43 global ...

New nationwide data reveal who in Italy eats the most ultra-processed foods and show that a stronger commitment to the Mediterranean Diet consistently drives intake down. Study: Ultra-Processed Foods ...

Americans consumed 55% of their total calories from ultra-processed foods. Newly released federal dietary guidelines for Americans call for fewer ultra-processed foods, but some public health experts ...

A new clinical trial reveals that reducing ultra-processed foods—even without dieting—can improve insulin sensitivity, lower inflammation, and support healthy aging.

So far, the conversation around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has focused on what these foods are, and how they can be identified. Much of the coverage around the health risks of UPFs have been linked ...

Brenda Davy and Alex DiFeliceantonio in the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC’s metabolic kitchen, where studies on food and eating behavior take place. Young Americans are gaining weight.