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• Ultra-Processed Baby Foods Are Commonly Used By Families in U.S.: Study

  February 24, 2026

  Darian Hauf

  A new study suggests that nearly three-quarters of baby foods sold in the United States are ultra-processed, raising concerns as prior research has linked high consumption of ultra-processed foods to increased risks of obesity, metabolic disorders and other serious health conditions.

• Processed Food Type 2 Diabetes Lawsuit Alleges Companies Targeted Children With Toxic, Addictive Ingredients

  February 20, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A product liability lawsuit accuses major food brands of designing and promoting ultra-processed foods to children, citing research showing up to 15% of children may now exhibit signs of food addiction.

• Addictions to Ultra-Processed Food May Rewire Brain’s Reward System: Report

  January 27, 2026

  Darian Hauf

  A new report suggests ultra-processed foods may hijack the brain’s reward system, affecting behavior in ways similar to addictive substances and driving repetitive consumption.

• Ultra-Processed Foods Addiction Lawsuit Alleges Manufacturers Used Big Tobacco Playbook

  January 21, 2026

  Michael Adams

  Lawsuits allege that after tobacco companies acquired major food brands in the 1980s, manufacturers began engineering ultra-processed foods to promote compulsive consumption using tactics similar to those used in cigarette design.

• Preservatives in Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Type 2 Diabetes, Cancer Risks: Study

  January 13, 2026

  Michael Adams

  Two new studies suggest certain preservatives commonly used in ultra-processed foods may pose significant health risks, prompting researchers to question their safety.

• Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Adverse Breast Cancer Outcomes for Black Women: Study

  December 31, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Researchers have found that eating ultra-processed foods before a breast cancer diagnosis was linked to lower survival rates among Black women.

• Ultra-Processed Foods and Obesity Linked to Prediabetes in Youth: Study

  November 20, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A new study finds that rising childhood consumption of ultra-processed foods may be increasing the likelihood that young adults will develop type 2 diabetes.

• Ultra-Processed Foods Addiction High Among Gen X Members: Study

  October 3, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A new study finds ultra-processed food addiction is rising, especially among Gen X adults who grew up with these products, raising concerns that younger generations may be at even greater risk.

• Ultra-Processed Foods Cause Inflammation Linked to Cardiovascular Disease: Study

  September 25, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Researchers report that adults with high consumption of ultra-processed foods face an 11% higher risk of developing markers of systemic inflammation, a condition linked to cardiovascular disease.

• Ultra-Processed Foods Consumption May Affect Male Reproductive Health: Study

  September 8, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  New research finds that diets high in ultra-processed foods may lower male testosterone, which could harm sperm production and negatively impact reproductive health.