Our study cohort was followed for over 12 years, and we found that high intakes of ultra-processed foods were linked to a ...
From flavored yogurts to frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and instant oats, ultra-processed foods are convenient, often cheaper items designed for a quick bite. In recent years, excess consumption of ...
A new study finds that eating more ultra-processed foods is linked to weaker bones and a higher risk of hip fractures.
A new study suggests that older adults who reduce their intake of ultra-processed foods may naturally consume fewer calories, leading to improved nutrient absorption and reduced inflammation.
IBD, lung cancer, diabetes may all be linked to ultra-processed food consumption. Design by MNT; Photography by Giulia Fiori Photography/Getty Images & Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The Food Standards ...
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The food choices that affect your bone health

Scientists are investigating how our food choices affect bone health and fracture risk, raising questions about modern diets.
Here's what you really need to know about ultraprocessed foods like gels and sports drinks and how they affect your ...
Higher intake of ultra-processed foods may lower bone mineral density and raise hip fracture risk, with strongest effects ...
Research shows that ultra-processed foods can affect type 2 diabetes risk. A recent study found that eating the equivalent of 2 slices of ham a day can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by 15%.
In 2026, processed foods are a staple on Kiwis’ shopping lists. According to a 2025 University of Auckland report, ultra-processed foods make up around half of our diets. “It’s really only in the last ...
To gain more knowledge about how ultra-processed food affects us, we need new research methods, claim researchers. Now they are looking to better understand our intestinal flora. Wilhelm Glomm is one ...
Nutrition experts say up to 90% of our health is shaped not in clinics, but in kitchens — yet food is still rarely treated like medicine. As doctors in the US push for a shift in how we prevent ...