ultraprocessed foods
Coverage of ultraprocessed foods in the Nexus archive.
- Ultraprocessed foods and the tobacco industry: Two peas in a pod?
The article compares ultraprocessed foods to the tobacco industry, suggesting they share problematic traits. Columnist Carrie Dennett analyzes recent articles linking Big Food and Big Tobacco.
- Gounder Fills In Details Behind Ebola, GLP-1, and Trump Headlines
Céline Gounder discussed studies linking ultraprocessed foods to dementia risk, the Ebola outbreak in central Africa, U.S. health funding cuts, and GLP-1 drugs' potential to reduce breast cancer risk in women. She also addressed President Donald Trump's new medical report and creatine supplements on CBS News programs.
- Brain Risks Tied to High Ultraprocessed Food Intake
A study found that high consumption of ultraprocessed foods, such as sugar-sweetened drinks, packaged snacks, and processed meats, is linked to an increased risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment. The analysis focused on a composite outcome of these cognitive health issues.
- Ultraprocessed foods may be linked with dementia risk, study finds
A new study links ultra-processed foods to a 58% higher dementia risk and 46% increased cognitive impairment risk in older adults, according to CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder.
- Dementia risk rises with common food type millions eat every day, study suggests
A study published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia links ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumption to higher dementia risk and reduced attention in adults. Researchers from Monash University found that even a 10% increase in UPF intake correlated with cognitive decline, independent of a healthy diet like the Mediterranean diet. Experts warn UPFs may harm the brain through inflammation and poor nutrient quality.
- Your favorite snacks could be quietly wrecking your knees, new research suggests
A new study links high consumption of ultraprocessed foods, such as bacon and pre-packaged snacks, to increased risk of knee osteoarthritis. Researchers found that these foods correlate with thigh muscle fat accumulation, weakening knee support, even in individuals who are thin or active. The study, led by Dr. Zehra Akkaya of UCSF, analyzed data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative and found results published in the journal Radiology.
- Ultraprocessed foods may hurt muscle health, study finds
A study suggests ultraprocessed foods may negatively impact muscle health due to their high calorie content and low nutrient levels. These foods lack essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients required for maintaining muscle health.