KANSAS CITY — An upcoming US federal definition of ultra-processed foods may affect non-nutritive sweeteners used in sugar reduction, not only artificial sweeteners but potentially those perceived by ...

As the industrial food system pushes ultraprocessed foods to every corner of the globe, new research shows that even seemingly healthy packaged meals may fall short of the benefits offered by whole, ...

BELLINGHAM, WASH. — The Non-GMO Project has published the first version of its Non-UPF Verified Standard certification, a third-party certification that defines what foods qualify as not ...

PASADENA, Calif., Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Non-UPF Program is a pioneering nonprofit dedicated to reducing ultra-processed foods (UPF) in American diets and replacing them with healthier ...

Under the direction of its secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Department of Health and Human Services is planning a campaign to raise awareness around the harms of ultra-processed foods while ...

“Science shows that ultra-processed foods differ greatly: Certain ones are associated with health problems while others are associated with reduced risk.” The researchers surveyed 2,174 Americans aged ...

A major new study found that eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) – especially those with certain additives – is tied to higher mortality from any cause over about 11 years of follow-up.

Highly processed foods may harm nearly every major organ system and are linked to a surge in chronic illnesses, according to a new global review. A series of papers published Tuesday in The Lancet ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The number of lung cancer cases was greater in the highest vs. lowest group of energy-adjusted ultra-processed ...

We’ve all heard about ultra-processed foods. While not all may be unhealthy, these foods are often high in fat, sugar and ...