The NOVA food classification system is shaping the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines. Learn what it is, how it works, and how to ...

Ultra-processed foods are often defined, in part, by the presence of cosmetic additives. Yet, according to a new comment from ...

They're everywhere in our cupboards, fridges and supermarket shelves. Convenient, cheap and often very attractive, ...

Newly released federal dietary guidelines for Americans call for fewer ultra-processed foods, but some public health experts ...

A trio of newly published papers in The Lancet highlights growing global evidence connecting ultra-processed foods (UPFs) with poorer diet quality and multiple adverse health outcomes. The researchers ...

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 ...

Studies show that ultra-processed meats and foods are associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Swapping ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. As the Trump administration looks to create ...

Some plant-based processed foods may lower heart disease and diabetes risk, challenging one-size-fits-all warnings about ...

We know ultra-processed foods are a staple of diets throughout the nation — because they are accessible, affordable and convenient due to their ...

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales ...

If you’ve been following recent food-industry news, you might have noticed an interesting shift in how processed foods are being discussed. This month, San Francisco initiated legal action targeting ...