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This first paper in a three-part Lancet Series combines narrative and systematic reviews with original analyses and meta-analyses to assess three hypotheses...

This study aimed to analyze whether community food environments are associated with individual food consumption among nutrition students and newly graduated...

Dec 24, 2025 - Ultra-processed foods - loaded with salt, preservatives, and sugar - really come out during Christmas and Noche Buena because of the holiday feasts.

Nov 26, 2025 - Many recent studies have looked into the links between ultra-processed foods and type 2 diabetes risk. Here is what the evidence says.

In some countries, ultra-processed foods now account for 50% or more calories consumed, but these foods have been linked to health concerns.

Ultra-processed foods that contributed the most dietary energy for Aussies included ready-made meals, fast food, pastries, buns, cakes, breakfast cereals,...

Ultra-processed foods are rapidly becoming a global dietary staple, and new research links them to worsening health outcomes around the world. Scientists say...

A new report reveals the health dangers of "ultra-processed" foods, which make up almost 58 percent of the calories we eat each day. Those include packaged...

Aug 25, 2025 - The problem isn’t just questionable additives in ultra-processed foods—it’s what’s NOT in many of these products. Here's what you need to know.

Scientists have found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is significantly associated with an increased risk of developing depressive symptoms,...

In the 1980s and 1990s, a seismic shift occurred within the American food industry, one that remains largely unrecognized but has had profound consequences for...

A dietitian shares six ultra-processed foods that can make weight loss harder and simple swaps to help you reach your goals while still enjoying foods you love.

Researchers found that middle-aged adults, especially women, are far more likely to be addicted to ultra-processed foods than older generations. Marketing of...

Canadians consume a lot of types of ultra-processed foods that new research is linking to nearly four in 10 heart disease and stroke events in Canada,...

The consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF)-rich diets represents a potential threat to human health. Considering maternal diet adequacy during pregnancy is...

The hottest new trends on Wall Street involve promoting foods that make Americans sick.

What consumers need to know about ultra-processed foods.

Jun 20, 2025 - Are ultra-processed foods, linked by studies to weight gain, chronic diseases and even early death, really that bad for our health? Find out in our interactive.

Discover how ultra processed foods may impact the longevity of cancer survivors, increasing their risk of death from cancer and other causes. Learn about the...

New research links ultra-processed foods to higher premature death risk. Experts urge global dietary guideline reforms to enhance public health.

A new review challenges assumptions about ultra-processed foods, finding that plant-based versions, such as soymilk, meat analogs, and soft margarines, may...

A doctor from Medstar Washington Hospital Center joined Fox 5 DC to discuss heart health.

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere. They come in the form of potato chips, processed meat or sports drinks. Dr. Matthew Knight of Knight Dermatology said...

Find out whether ultra processed foods are safe during pregnancy (hint: moderation is key), plus healthy alternatives to ultra processed food.

A study looking at health records of nearly 200,000 people has found a link between cancer and the consumption of ultra-processed foods. The researchers call...

Jan 3, 2026 - Why San Francisco is suing top U.S. food manufacturers over ultra-processed foods

Researchers evaluate whether ultra-processed food and Mediterranean diet scores were associated with frailty and cardiometabolic disease in older adults.

Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing cancers of upper aerodigestive tract (including the mouth, throat...

Nov 24, 2025 - New research has found a link between colorectal cancer in young women and ultra-processed foods. Here's what's behind this, and how to minimize your intake.

The research also stated that sauces, spreads and condiments aren't the healthiest of options for humans

The FDA is committed to taking action on foods that may be considered ultra-processed to help consumers improve their dietary patterns and reduce the...

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods may be linked to an increased risk of developing and dying from cancer, an Imperial-led study suggests.

Cardiometabolic risk factors include heart attack, stroke and diabetes.

Nov 24, 2025 - During the Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network's ‘Ultra-Processed Foods’ panel in Chicago on Oct. 22, food industry experts offered insight into the...

Depression is on the rise globally, affecting millions of lives. While genetics and environment play crucial roles, another factor has an enormous impact: your...

Oct 9, 2025

Sugary, fatty, additive-laden foods trigger changes in the brain which makes them hard to stop eating.

Sep 5, 2025 - Ditching ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is the best thing I've ever done and I've not looked back since

Dec 6, 2024 - In an exclusive interview with Business Insider's Mia de Graaf, Sen. Bernie Sanders talks about his push to improve labeling on ultra-processed foods...

With ultra-processed food sales surging, the Economic Survey rejects star ratings, seeks practical measures

Consuming ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to a higher risk of metabolic diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), underscoring the need...

Articles tagged with ultra processed foods on Daily Maverick

Oct 14, 2025 - Ultra-processed foods are industrially formulated with added sugar, additives and flavorings to be highly rewarding and even addictive.

Ultra-processed foods are a group of foods that have been highly processed using industrial methods, including carbonated drinks, processed meats, sweet...

Nov 28, 2025 - Food Drink Europe (FDE), the body representing Europe’s food and drink industry, have published a position paper on ultra-processed foods...