Can clinicians help their patients sort through their confusion as the nation’s top healthcare leaders consider how to define ...

Robert Lustig, MD, MSL, warns that sugary baby foods, rising birth weights, and ultraprocessed school meals are fueling long-term health risks in children. In a recent interview, Robert Lustig, MD, ...

Pittsburgh — Scan any aisle in a convenience or grocery store, and those brightly packaged, bold lettered, sweet-and-salty options are likely to be ultra-processed. The term has been in the news a lot ...

Jessica Wilson is passionate about the pupusas from Costco. Not just because they’re tasty, but also because they’ve helped the California-based registered dietitian fight back against the mounting ...

South Africa is facing an obesity crisis driven by sugar addiction. This article reveals the hidden dangers of sugar in our ...

Sugar has become an inseparable part of modern diets, from sweetened beverages to packaged snacks. While it adds instant taste, excess consumption can silently harm your health. Experts worldwide warn ...

The ultra-processed foods group still lost weight and saw some improvements in blood lipids (fat) and blood glucose (sugar), but these changes were generally smaller than those seen in the minimally ...

Kids today consume far more sugar than recommended, but the effects don’t stop in childhood. New research reveals surprising ways early sugar exposure shapes long-term health. It's not just candy.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Warnings about too much sugar in our diets have been around for years, but many of us find it hard to satisfy our sweet tooth without it. But now, many potentially healthier and ...

It’s no secret that fizzy drinks – Coke, Lemonade, Fanta – aren’t exactly a health food. Yet, they’re something plenty of us drink on a regular basis, whether it’s as an afternoon pick-me-up or a ...

If you're looking to embrace a healthier lifestyle this year, you can become more vigilant by reducing your intake of ultra-processed foods. There's scientific evidence that diets rich in ...

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. The foods we eat as young children help set ...