On Monday, the American Heart Association released a major advisory emphasizing that most ultra‑processed foods are linked to ...

Diet dilemma. From snacks to sandwiches, the CDC says Americans are eating more ultraprocessed foods than ever before. WRAL News looks at the easy swaps that could make a difference.

A recent CDC study found more than half of the average American's daily caloric intake consists of ultra-processed foods. These items, high in additives and low in nutritional value, are linked to ...

Refined carbohydrates are the "backbone" of Americans' dietary issues, he noted. "You would not have ultraprocessed foods if ...

Ultra-processed foods already have a lousy reputation – and now a new study suggests that even 'healthy' versions of them can ...

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to provide wholesome meals for under $5 to disadvantaged communities.

Study indicates minimally processed foods offer more significant benefits for weight loss than diets that primarily consist ...

Trump administration has unwisely cancelled mRNA vaccine research while doing little about Americans’ unhealthy diet.

Some interesting and revealing research by a Stanford Medicine research dietitian provides some relevant insight on ...

The mean percentage of total calories consumed from ultraprocessed foods was 55% among those aged 1 year and older during August 2021 to August 2023.

Packaged breads and refined grain products may increase the odds of developing IBD, while minimally processed fresh bread and ...

Dollar stores tend to sell less healthy food, but households that shop there appear to compensate by making healthier purchases elsewhere, a new study suggests.