Advances in food processing introduced refined sugars, preservatives and ultra-processed foods into everyday life.

New California Ultra-Processed Foods Law May Set Table for National Wave of Regulation “Although the law applies only to K-12 school settings, its effects have the potential to ripple beyond school ...

You’ve probably heard the advice to limit ultra-processed foods. Research links them to a higher risk of chronic disease, so ...

UPFs dominate health debates, yet researchers still disagree on what the term means and how useful it really is.

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 ...

Ditching processed food rarely starts with a massive lifestyle overhaul. Instead, it begins with a simple realization: ...

From frozen pizza to lactose-free milk, food processing takes many forms. Here’s how to tell when it’s helping or hurting us. By Katie Navarra Bradley Published Oct 7, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Add Popular ...

For the first time, the U.S. government is urging people to avoid "highly processed" foods, which it says are driving diet-related diseases. But this recommendation puts many Americans in a ...

While we await a federal definition of UPFs and possibly labeling, a handful of food processors already have found ways to ...