Eating ultra-processed foods (UPFs) could lead to an addiction disorder, a new study suggests, prompting calls for some products to be labelled as addictive. UPFs are now simply part of the flavour of ...

New research by a University of Michigan psychologist and colleagues makes the strongest case yet that ultra-processed foods—including chips, cookies, soda and other heavily engineered products—aren't ...

A new conceptual analysis argues that many ultra processed foods are designed to drive repeated consumption using strategies similar to those used by the tobacco industry. The authors describe how ...

New research from the United States suggests that certain foods may be more addictive than alcohol or tobacco, especially among older women.

A national survey found that many adults ages 50–80 meet clinical criteria for addiction-like responses to ultra-processed foods.  Middle-aged wome ...

Schulman, Ph.D. Currently, there is no single universal definition of ultraprocessed foods. Some people define them as foods that contain ingredients you would not find in your kitchen cupboards, such ...

Ultra-processed foods may interfere with the body’s natural satiety signals, making people feel less full and more likely to overeat, warns a dietitian.

You’re likely already across the health concerns relating to ultra-processed foods, but now researchers are suggesting the ...

The psychology expert explains to AS that in the modern era new addictions have emerged, such as addiction to the internet, shopping, and food.

“Ultra-processed foods such as chips, biscuits, sugary drinks, instant noodles, and fast foods contain high levels of sugar, trans fats, and salt, but very little fiber and nutrients. Studies show ...