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- New Research Links Ultra-Processed Food Consumption to Measurable Declines in Cognitive Focus and Processing Speed
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Nutrition & Diet
A joint study by Monash University and the University of São Paulo reveals that diets high in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are directly associated with reduced attentional capacity...
- Beyond Ingredients: New Trial Probes if Industrial Processing Itself Drives Ultra-Processed Food Risks
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Nutrition & Diet
A landmark randomized controlled trial protocol, published in Contemporary Clinical Trials on April 26, 2026, aims to settle the debate over why ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are li...
- Labor, Time, and Rising Costs: What Five Years of Reducing Ultra-Processed Foods Taught One Family
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Food & Cuisine
After a five-year commitment to reducing ultra-processed foods (UPFs), writer Jen Sherman reveals the significant structural barriers to healthy eating. While the shift improved fa...
- Beyond the Label: 16 Surprising and "Gross" Ingredients Hiding in Everyday Foods
Published: Apr 19, 2026
Section: Food & Cuisine
An investigation into the modern food supply chain reveals that many common staples contain unexpected additives, from wood pulp and crushed beetles to unavoidable "insect fragment...
- MRI Study Reveals Ultra-Processed Diets Drive Fatty Muscle Degeneration and Knee Osteoarthritis Risk
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Medical News
A new analysis published in the journal Radiology identifies a significant link between ultra-processed food consumption and increased thigh muscle fat infiltration. Using non-enha...
- American Heart Association Issues 2026 Dietary Guidance as Cardiovascular Disease Affects Over Half of U.S. Adults
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Health
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released an updated scientific statement in the journal Circulation, outlining nine key dietary features to combat the rising rates of hear...
- New England Journal of Medicine Study Identifies Corporate Activity as Primary Vector for Global Chronic Disease Crisis
Published: Mar 26, 2026
Section: Health
A landmark paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine identifies five commercial products as the drivers behind 31 percent of annual global deaths. Researchers from the...
- Erasmus University Study Links Ultra-Processed Diets to Reduced Male Fertility and Impaired Early Embryonic Growth
Published: Mar 25, 2026
Section: Health
Research published in Human Reproduction by the Erasmus University Medical Center indicates that high consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) negatively impacts both partners' r...
- National NHANES Study Finds 10 Percent Increase in Ultra-Processed Food Intake Linked to Significantly Lower Fertility Odds
Published: Mar 23, 2026
Section: Nutrition & Diet
A comprehensive analysis of U.S. women aged 20 to 45 reveals that high consumption of ultra-processed foods is an independent risk factor for infertility. While adherence to a Medi...
- FoodNerd Enters National Distribution with Proprietary Nutrient Retention Technology
Published: Mar 17, 2026
Section: Companies & Industry
Childhood nutrition startup FoodNerd has officially transitioned from research and development to national retail, launching its flagship Mega Puffs across all Sprouts Farmers Mark...
- High Intake Of Ultra Processed Foods Linked To Sixty Seven Percent Increase In Major Cardiac Events
Published: Mar 17, 2026
Section: Health
A large-scale study presented at ACC.26 reveals that individuals consuming over nine servings of ultra-processed foods daily face a significantly higher risk of heart attacks and s...
- High Intake of Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 67% Surge in Major Cardiac Events and Racial Health Inequities
Published: Mar 17, 2026
Section: Health
A study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26) found that consuming over nine servings of ultra-processed foods daily significantly in...