Food scanning app Yuka is empowering consumers to demand that processed food brands make their products healthier.

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Column written by Julia Lloyd] In recent years, ultra-processed foods have become a major topic in conversations about ...

BALTIMORE — Americans love convenience. From drive-thru restaurants to ready-to-heat meals, our food system has evolved to prioritize speed and simplicity. But a concerning trend has emerged in recent ...

Experts dug into decades of research to show how ultra-processed foods are designed for maximum reward, rapid absorption, and habitual overuse — paralleling tobacco industry tactics. Researchers from ...