The terms “synthetic” and “ultra-processed” are widely (and opportunistically) used as warning labels and marketing ...

There's already been a lot said about ultra-processed foods and their potential effects on human health. Food & Wine has diligently tracked the latest scientific findings, which indicate that ...

Despite its widespread use, "ultra-processed" food does not have a universal definition. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he’d like to define it by April. So far, ...

Ultra-processed foods and research into their health effects has gained attention in recent years. Yet despite growing interest, confusion—and even controversy—remains about how these foods fit into a ...

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 ...

For many, a new year comes with a renewed look at what we’re eating. We hear the words “processed” and “ultra-processed” a lot these days, but what do those words really mean when it comes to what’s ...

Your daily diet may play a bigger role in fertility than you think. A new study links ultra-processed foods to reduced chances of pregnancy.

California is rewriting the rules of school lunch, and the ripple effects could reach far beyond cafeteria trays. With one signature, the Golden State became the first in the nation to legally define ...