A new study suggests that older adults who reduce their intake of ultra-processed foods may naturally consume fewer calories, leading to improved nutrient absorption and reduced inflammation.

From flavored yogurts to frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and instant oats, ultra-processed foods are convenient, often cheaper items designed for a quick bite. In recent years, excess consumption of ...

IBD, lung cancer, diabetes may all be linked to ultra-processed food consumption. Design by MNT; Photography by Giulia Fiori Photography/Getty Images & Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The Food Standards ...

In 2026, processed foods are a staple on Kiwis’ shopping lists. According to a 2025 University of Auckland report, ultra-processed foods make up around half of our diets. “It’s really only in the last ...

Research shows that ultra-processed foods can affect type 2 diabetes risk. A recent study found that eating the equivalent of 2 slices of ham a day can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by 15%.

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While ultra-processed foods are often tied to health issues, a decade-long study suggests they do not speed up cognitive ...

Eating more ultra-processed foods — like sodas, packaged snacks, and processed meats — was linked to a 47% higher risk of heart attack or stroke in a large U.S. adult sample. Researchers measured how ...

To gain more knowledge about how ultra-processed food affects us, we need new research methods, claim researchers. Now they are looking to better understand our intestinal flora. Wilhelm Glomm is one ...

A study from Rutgers Cancer Institute researchers in eClinicalMedicine is the first to link ultra-processed foods to reduced survival in Black women with breast cancer. Black patients with breast ...

Preschool children who eat more ultra-processed foods show higher levels of anxiety, aggression, and behavioral difficulties.

Urban children are vulnerable to deficiencies like anemia and fatigue because of nutritional gaps caused by reliance on processed foods.