Processed meat is often associated with health risks. However, new research suggests a more nuanced picture.

Despite its widespread use, "ultra-processed" food does not have a universal definition. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he’d like to define it by April. So far, ...

Diets high in ultra-processed foods are associated with an increased risk of chronic disease. Consider how to navigate ...

As I push my cart into my favorite grocery store, I stop and look at the shoppers — my neighbors — around me. Do they realize that nearly 70% of the food available to purchase for their families is ...

Share on Pinterest IBD, lung cancer, diabetes may all be linked to ultra-processed food consumption. Design by MNT; Photography by Giulia Fiori Photography/Getty Images & Justin Sullivan/Getty Images ...

Ultra-processed meats and foods are linked to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Image Credit: Juan Moyano/Stocksy There is no singular universally agreed-upon definition of ultra-processed ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Isabella Cueto covers the leading causes of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Nearly half of U.S. adults do not know processed meat raises colorectal cancer risk, a poll showed. Once ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Eating corned beef is a St. Patrick’s Day tradition in ...