Nutrition pros weigh in about the health pros and cons of processed meats like hot dogs, bacon, and deli meat.

It's a tasty one, unfortunately.

A recent study found that it's not just the low nutrient profile of ultra-processed foods that causes negative health effects ...

New evidence challenges assumptions about processed meats, suggesting that not all cured products carry the same cardiometabolic risks when consumed in moderation under controlled conditions. Study: ...

Many health officials have said that processed meat can be bad for you due to its link to increased health risks, but Doctor Lacy Anderson tells us what those risks include. Anderson says processed ...

Research links higher intake of ultra-processed foods to risks involving the brain, heart, metabolism, gut and muscles, with ...

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) dominate diets in high-income countries and pose health risks beyond nutrient composition. Controlled trials show UPF-rich diets increase energy intake and weight gain.

A new longitudinal study shows that rising ultra-processed food intake in young adults with a history of overweight or obesity sharply increases prediabetes risk. This shows how everyday eating habits ...

Ultra-processed foods can be found in the majority of aisles in grocery stores. These foods contain additives, including preservatives, sweeteners, and artificial flavors. These items are typically ...

While health organizations have already confirmed that processed meat can contribute to colon cancer, this study looked closer at cancers in the upper digestive tract, where the link has historically ...

A new study published in The American Journal of Medicine has shown that high intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with a 47% higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke. The study used ...

Eating ultraprocessed foods tied to a 58% higher risk of developing dementia - Eating bacon, ham and other smoked meats was tied to the highest risk to brain health ...