The movement opts for public demonization over real action because it knows its ideas have no scientific or legal basis and ...

A few months ago, I tried my hand, unsuccessfully, at coining a neologism. I was writing a feature about how obesity, stress, heatwaves and pollution accelerate ageing, or senescence, in which I ...

Processed foods make life more convenient, but they often contain additives and chemicals that raise health concerns. Some ingredients have been linked to inflammation, metabolic issues, or even ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ultra-processed foods make up a large proportion of the average person’s diet in the UK. (demaerre via Getty Images) You only need ...

Ultra-processed foods have dominated grocery store shelves for decades, offering convenience and extended shelf life, but growing health concerns have prompted new regulations. In 2026, governments ...

Tinned foods are staples of every kitchen, but while convenient and cheap, they tend to be seen as second-best to fresh options. In fact, they're often very nutritious.

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere in the American diet, and researchers are finding alarming consequences. Using national health data, scientists found that adults with the highest intake of these ...

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been in the spotlight in recent months, but an expert is warning that some warrant more scrutiny than others. UPFs are industrially manufactured and contain ...

Americans who have traveled to Europe notice a difference in ingredients, which raises the question of why some U.S. foods ...

Online influencers claim the secret to low-calorie rice, pasta and potatoes may be as simple as chilling out. Are they right?

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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