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A recent study suggests that eating ultra-processed foods does not lead to faster cognitive decline in older adults over a ...

New research suggests some ultra-processed foods may be designed to trigger the brain’s reward system in ways surprisingly ...

A massive brain imaging study of nearly 30,000 people has uncovered striking connections between eating ultra-processed foods and measurable changes in brain structure. These changes may be tied to ...

UPFs are not modified whole foods; instead, these products are formulations made mostly or entirely from substances derived from foods, with little or no intact food content. Typical ingredients of ...

To learn more about our editorial approach, explore The Direct Message methodology. Denise, a 38-year-old paralegal in Tampa, doesn’t smoke. She’s never touched a cigarette. She runs three mornings a ...

Ultra-processed foods have become a primary scapegoat for nearly every conceivable health problem. When researchers cannot explain the cause or increased risk of a disease, they often cite ...

You may want to think twice before snacking on a Slim Jim or downing a soda. They could alter your brain health over time. Two researchers at Virginia Tech found that consuming processed meats and ...

Mounting evidence shows ultra-processed foods may trigger addictive behaviors similar to drugs and alcohol. PET scans alone may underestimate the compulsive and reward-driven impact of these foods.

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.