News of the planned opening of 25 new McDonald’s in Ireland over the next five years, doesn’t fill me with quite the same joy with which others, including national politicians, have received the news.

A recent study shows that ultraprocessed foods may be as addictive as cigarettes. The researchers suggest that these foods should have similar regulations to tobacco products.

“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 ...

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

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.

We all have that one food that is impossible to resist, and more often than not, it's usually an unhealthy obsession that isn ...

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 ...

Research shows that just five days of sugary, fatty snacks can alter brain insulin responses, hinting that junk food can rewire the brain before visible weight gain.

As a rural doctor, I see how food stamps restrictions turn poverty into a moral failing ...

There are also four types of food to avoid ...

The warning from former FDA leadership is a reminder that we cannot outrun our own biology. While technology has advanced our food production, our internal systems remain rooted in the need for whole, ...

If you’re trying to lose weight, be conscious of consuming too many carbs in the form of white rice, potatoes and bread, ...