Almost every day, we hear a different expert urge us to avoid ultra-processed foods (UPFs). And it totally makes sense, since studies show the more UPFs we eat, the higher our risk of everything from ...

Processed foods can be hard to escape in modern life. They line supermarket aisles, dominate convenience stores, and are often the cheapest and most practical options for busy schedules. On top of ...

For many, a new year comes with a renewed look at what we’re eating. For many, a new year comes with a renewed look at what we’re eating. We hear the words “processed” and “ultra-processed” a lot ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Deposit Photos. Over 60% of the calories consumed by young people in the U.S. originate from ultra-processed foods.

Americans have been rethinking the role that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) play in their diets, especially those aiming to drop some pounds. Recent research found that overweight adults who cut out ...

One day recently, my son had two long, back-to-back doctor appointments, which meant he was in the car and in waiting rooms for much of the afternoon. His lunch and snack would not have earned me a ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. As the Trump administration looks to create ...

Fortified with pea protein, the new noodles deliver twice the protein, though experts say the product’s nutritional profile ...

We cooked and tasted four popular queso blanco methods, from roux-based versions to processed cheese classics, to find the one that stayed smooth, glossy, and crave-worthy every time. I’ve said it ...