Processed Foods

What if the rise in ADHD isn’t just about diagnosis – but about what kids are eating every day? In this Vital Signs interview, Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo points ...

A new study found that baby foods in the United States contain additives linked to gut disruption, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and obesity.

Beyond the noise, the core of the new guidelines is to go back to real food and commonsense healthy eating, an expert says.

Some familiar foods may be working against your brain. Nutrition and brain-health experts explain why and offer smarter alternatives.

From protein bars to high-protein cookies, Americans are eating more processed foods with added protein—all in the name of health.

Higher amounts of sugar-sweetened soda were associated with a 50 percent higher risk and artificially sweetened soda linked with a 60 percent higher risk.

Kickstart a healthier gut by eating nutrient-dense foods, avoiding harmful chemicals and additives, and rethinking your use of medicines.

In the past, people used salt, alcohol, sugar, and vinegar to preserve food, but that’s no longer the case.

Instead of cutting calories, focus on balanced portions and whole foods to support long-term health and sustainable results.

More than 73 percent of the U.S. food supply is ultra-processed. Let’s decipher what’s really in our food and what it does so we can make healthier choices.

Potato prep affects diabetes risk, but the high glycemic index remains.

Small morning choices can have big effects on energy, focus, and health.

Experts recommend considering multiple factors when choosing carbs.

Junk food may rewrite your brain's hunger controls, study of 30,000 people finds.

Researchers identify a processed food chemical that crosses into the brain and triggers high blood pressure by activating the nervous system.

From seafood and supplements to ultra-processed foods, hidden toxins may be quietly accumulating in your brain.

Find out which foods can boost potassium levels and help balance sodium intake.

New research raises alarm over chemical migration from food packaging and processing equipment.

A decade-long study reveals an alarming decline in the nutritional quality of children's cereals.

An explosion in choices and access has exacerbated America's junk food problem.

Even healthy teens and young adults may be on the path to heart disease if they have high blood sugar. Simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the risk.

The innovation of extracting food dye from coal tar once thrilled the public. Yet it was not without consequences.

From chips to breakfast cereals, highly processed foods are displacing traditional diets and driving health risks worldwide.

Erythritol may affect blood vessel function, although experts emphasize that findings are early and require further investigation.

Small, manageable changes to diet can lead to better sleep.

From nutrients to labeling laws, understanding what sets U.S. and European infant formulas apart can help parents make more informed choices.

The years-long sizzling debate around the health benefits of seed oils is getting hotter.