Research in different cohorts confirms that ultra-processed foods are linked to a heightened risk of heart disease. The ...

Researchers say the findings build on earlier evidence linking these foods to high blood pressure, cholesterol, and insulin resistance — key drivers of long-term cardiovascular disease.

Ultra-processed and uber-risky. Cardiology researchers published new findings Tuesday linking junk foods to cardiovascular distress, falling in line with the Department of Health and Human Services’ ...

Ultra-processed foods have quietly shifted from occasional convenience to daily staple, and a sweeping body of research now links that shift to a long list of chronic diseases. The latest global ...

In 2018 diet-related chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers, were responsible for half of all deaths in the country, or roughly 1.5 million people. Globally, a ...

When people think about heart health, they often focus on what to add—like vegetables, fiber and healthy fats. But it can also be helpful to recognize foods that may be working against your heart ...

Scientists have shared details of how they are going about updating foodborne infection figures that will be published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2025. As part of the process to update ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Start with a snapshot: Adults without reliable ...

Food is a life and health-sustaining necessity. But, the diets of many Americans are making them sick. Six in ten in the U.S. have one or more diet-related chronic conditions such as cardiovascular ...

For the estimated 5 million people worldwide living with inflammatory bowel disease, finding relief from debilitating symptoms often feels like an endless journey through medication trials and ...