In a study of 43 family triads, fathers' higher ultra-processed food intake was associated with heavier newborns and more fat in two measured body regions, but not greater total body fat. The findings are preliminary and do not establish cause and effect or support claims about specific products.
A burger or fried-chicken combo can pack added sugar, saturated fat, and a lot of energy into one meal. Research points to overall eating patterns, not a single lunch. Here is what to know, including how to check packaged-shake labels.
A 2026 review of more than 8 million people linked higher ultra-processed food intake with several health risks, but it did not show that processing alone causes harm. Ingredient lists and nutrition labels offer useful clues, not a simple good-or-bad verdict.
A family's weekly shop shows why an ultra-processed label does not settle whether a meal is healthy. Look at nutrition, portions and the product's place in the overall diet.
A small UCSF study found that adults with depression who cut back on ultra-processed foods saw clear improvements in their symptoms. The results add to growing evidence that what we eat can affect both mental and physical health.
Many yogurts and cereals sold as healthy breakfast choices for kids have as much added sugar as desserts. Cardiologists warn these hidden sugars can harm children's health and urge parents to pick plain, less processed foods instead.
A clinical trial found that drinking a vinegar beverage every day led to more weekly bowel movements in adults with mild constipation. The results point to vinegar as a possible tool for regular digestion, but there are limits.
Nearly half of U.S. adults deal with high blood pressure every day. The real danger often hides in plain sight-salty snacks, processed meats, and canned soups can quietly undo your hard work. Here's what to skip and how to take charge.
A massive review of nearly 9 million adults shows that eating more ultra-processed foods raises your risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and even death. Here's what the data says-and how to shop smarter.
Grocery prices keep climbing, turning basics into luxuries. Making staples like bread, sauces, and spreads at home can save money and boost nutrition. Here's how homemade stacks up against store-bought.
Not all processed foods are the same. Dietitians point to five staples-yogurt, frozen produce, whole-grain bread, canned beans, and tofu-that pack key nutrients and may help cut colon cancer risk if you pick the right ones.
Protein chips, cookies, and even condiments are everywhere. But do these snacks actually beat classic whole-food proteins? Here's how to read the label and make the right call.
Nutrition advice has reversed on fats, eggs and margarine over decades. With new studies linking ultra-processed foods to health risks, experts warn that strong evidence-not emerging trends-should guide food policy and consumer choices.
A new study finds that when one partner sleeps poorly, both partners' efforts and confidence in maintaining healthy eating habits take a hit.
Ultra-processed foods dominate grocery shelves and our diets, but what makes them so hard to resist? Neuroscientist Alex DiFeliceantonio investigates how these foods affect our brains and bodies, and what it will take to change the food system.
Seemingly harmless foods on your plate could be quietly draining your bones of strength year after year. Discover the six most common culprits and the science behind their impact.
Shake Nutrition investigates the real science behind gut health claims, label transparency, and the evidence for fermented foods, fiber, and probiotics in meal replacements and nutrition shakes.
Forget crash diets. Nutrition experts point to high-protein and high-fiber foods-like apples, barley, and edamame-as the backbone of sustainable weight loss, emphasizing minimally processed meals that actually keep you full and satisfied.
A major study finds that the real health threat from dollar stores is not their prices but their near-total absence of fresh produce. Residents in areas dominated by these stores face higher rates of obesity and diabetes, even after accounting for income.
