A striking new report from the federal government this month found that Americans on average get about half their calories from ultra-processed foods that have been linked in studies to increased ...

In November 2025, a group of the world’s leading experts on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) came together to review the latest ...

If you follow wellness content on social media or in the news, you’ve probably heard that processed food is not just unhealthy, but can cause serious harm. Researchers use the Nova processed food ...

Animal studies suggest that some food additives, such as artificial colorants and sweeteners, emulsifiers, and antimicrobial preservatives, could be harmful to gut health. A recent review published in ...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration jointly announced Tuesday a nationwide phase-out of petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the food supply, a bold ...

AUSTIN, Texas - A bill signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday could have sweeping implications for the nation's food industry. The first-of-its-kind legislation requires manufacturers of ...

You check ingredient labels for obvious culprits like high fructose corn syrup or artificial colors, but there’s a common food additive that’s flying under the radar while potentially wreaking havoc ...

We all know that ultraprocessed foods aren’t the healthiest choice, but not all ultraprocessed foods have the same impact on our health. It can depend on how much a food is processed and for what ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Bans on two food additives, potassium bromate and propylparaben passes the Illinois Senate Thursday. The plan would prohibit any of these additives in food for purchase in ...

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and other regulatory agencies have an enormous task ...