Dietary choices after a cancer diagnosis might be just as crucial as early detection.

Major new studies, including a massive review in The BMJ, link processed meats like bacon and hot dogs to cancer, heart ...

This week, I wrote about a new proposed definition for ultra-processed foods, which prompted excellent follow-up questions from readers. Many wanted to better understand why these products are ...

Many chemicals are problematic because they can disrupt the endocrine system.

From flavored yogurts to frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and instant oats, ultra-processed foods are convenient, often ...

Identifying unhealthy food is not as easy as one might think.

As a Registered Dietitian Specialising in Disordered Eating, I have spoken to so many clients, colleagues and members of the public who have seen or experienced negative impacts due to the current ...

Children worldwide are eating more and more highly processed foods – with dangerous consequences for their health, growth and mental well-being. This is the conclusion of a new analysis, released by ...

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 ...

How do ultra-processed foods affect diabetes? Here’s the latest evidence. Image credit: Maskot/Getty Images Research published in Nature Communications in 2023 estimates that around 70% of the food ...

Experts dug into decades of research to show how ultra-processed foods are designed for maximum reward, rapid absorption, and habitual overuse — paralleling tobacco industry tactics. Researchers from ...