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• Synthetic Dyes Present in Nearly 20% of All U.S. Food Products: Study

  July 21, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. food products contain synthetic dyes like Red No. 40, which have been linked to certain health risks in children and adults.

• Phosphates in Ultra-Processed Foods May Increase Blood Pressure: Study

  July 14, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  New research has linked elevated phosphate levels in ultra-processed foods to brain-driven hypertension, raising concerns that common additives found in items like chips and deli meats may be fueling widespread high blood pressure.

• Processed Food Marketing Can Have Dramatic Effect on Youth Consumption: Study

  July 7, 2025

  Michael Adams

  New research shows that Black and Latino youth are disproportionately targeted by unhealthy food advertising, leading to higher consumption of ultra-processed foods.

• Federal Report on Chronic Childhood Diseases Cited Fake Studies and Likely Used AI, Critics Say

  June 2, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal report on childhood chronic diseases is under scrutiny after experts discovered it cited fake studies and may have used AI-generated content, prompting DHHS to issue a corrected version.

• Ultra-Processed Foods are a Major Contributor to Chronic Childhood Diseases: HHS Study Claims

  May 27, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report indicates ultra-processed foods, chemical exposures and poor diet are main drivers behind chronic childhood diseases.

• Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Linked to Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease

  May 13, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Study participants who consumed more than 10 servings of ultra-processed foods each day had a higher risk of showing early signs of Parkinson’s disease, including constipation, depression and sleep disorders.