Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the Food and Drug Administration will "act on" a petition calling for a safety ...

Health experts are increasingly scrutinized the impact of ultra processed foods like sweetened breakfast cereals, white toast, pre-packaged sandwiches, crisps, soft drinks, frozen pizzas and oven ...

Eating ultra-processed foods could lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal growths for women under 50, according to new research. A study, published Thursday in JAMA ...

Ultra-processed foods are primarily composed of chemically modified substances derived from food, including sugar, salt, fat, artificial colors and flavors, and preservatives. They contain minimal ...

We’ve all heard it: Eat clean. Shop smart. Avoid ultra-processed foods. “There’s that famous potato chip commercial: ‘You can't eat just one.’ That's the whole point. The purpose of food companies is ...

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 ...

Something strange is happening in grocery stores across America. People are squinting at ingredient labels like they're solving puzzles, turning over boxes of once-trusted cereals, and asking ...

Ultra-processed foods dominate the U.S. diet and raise heart disease risk, but some—like whole-grain cereals or plain ...

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 ...

A new peer-reviewed study found that about 71% of U.S. baby and toddler foods sold in major grocery stores are classified as ultra-processed.  Ultr ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Have you ever looked at food packaging or even a meal on ...

Eating more ultra-processed foods is tied to an increased risk of precancerous colorectal growths in women under 50, according to a study published Thursday in JAMA Oncology. These growths, called ...