Processed meat is designed for convenience. It is salty, shelf-stable, and engineered to taste strong even after weeks in a fridge. That same processing also changes what ends up in the body. Over ...

Daily intake of processed meats or sugary drinks may raise risk for diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Eating 50 grams of processed meat daily may raise type 2 diabetes risk by 30%. New findings in ...

*A comprehensive study published in Nature Medicine has raised alarms about the health impacts of processed meats and sugary beverages. Data from over 60 studies involving millions of participants ...

There is strong evidence that there is “no safe amount” of processed meat to eat, nutrition experts say in response to a new study on the connection between diet and the risk of major diseases, ...

A new study reveals that Americans are confused about what “processed food” actually means, and which types pose health risks. Researchers found major gaps between public perception and science, ...

Scientists warn that while processed red meat may fuel harmful brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS, the evidence is still evolving, and more studies are needed to uncover the ...

Foods which make up to half the average diet have been linked with an increased risk of lung cancer. Ultra-processed foods ...

New research shows that diets high in ultra-processed foods may be connected to a higher risk of Crohn's disease.

Even in moderation, consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked with measurable increases in risk for chronic diseases, according to research from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at ...

Ultra-processed foods vary widely in their nutritional quality. Some options, like whole grains, can be nutritious, affordable, and convenient choices.

While few foods are as bad for your health as cigarettes, some deli meat is so packed with sodium and preservatives that they aren't much better. Here are several deli meats that are almost as bad for ...