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Study: Cutting Ultra-Processed Foods Leads to Significant Weight Loss
A two-month study published in Nature Medicine revealed that overweight adults who eliminated ultra-processed foods (UPFs) from their diets lost almost twice the weight compared to those who continued consuming UPFs.
Study: Cutting Ultra-Processed Foods Leads to Significant Weight Loss
A two-month study published in Nature Medicine revealed that overweight adults who eliminated ultra-processed foods (UPFs) from their diets lost almost twice the weight compared to those who continued consuming UPFs.
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24% Bias Score
Draft Report Suggests No Strict Limits on Pesticides, Ultra-Processed Foods in Children's Health Plan
A draft government report on children's health, obtained by ABC News, proposes no severe restrictions on pesticides or ultra-processed foods, potentially undermining HHS Secretary Kennedy's 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative and favoring the agriculture industry, though the White House and HHS ...
Draft Report Suggests No Strict Limits on Pesticides, Ultra-Processed Foods in Children's Health Plan
A draft government report on children's health, obtained by ABC News, proposes no severe restrictions on pesticides or ultra-processed foods, potentially undermining HHS Secretary Kennedy's 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative and favoring the agriculture industry, though the White House and HHS ...
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64% Bias Score
Ultra-Processed Foods Account for 55% of US Daily Calorie Intake
A new federal report reveals that Americans consume 55% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, with youth consuming 61.9% and adults 53%, leading to concerns about cardiovascular disease and mortality; the FDA and USDA are seeking a new definition of ultra-processed foods.
Ultra-Processed Foods Account for 55% of US Daily Calorie Intake
A new federal report reveals that Americans consume 55% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, with youth consuming 61.9% and adults 53%, leading to concerns about cardiovascular disease and mortality; the FDA and USDA are seeking a new definition of ultra-processed foods.
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48% Bias Score
Ultra-Processed Foods Trigger Addictive Behaviors: Study
A study published in Nature Medicine reveals that ultra-processed foods can trigger addictive behaviors in 16% of the population due to their impact on the brain's reward system, prompting calls for immediate action from health authorities.
Ultra-Processed Foods Trigger Addictive Behaviors: Study
A study published in Nature Medicine reveals that ultra-processed foods can trigger addictive behaviors in 16% of the population due to their impact on the brain's reward system, prompting calls for immediate action from health authorities.
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52% Bias Score
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Increased Lung Cancer Risk
A study of over 100,000 individuals found a 41% increased lung cancer risk among those consuming the most ultra-processed foods, even after accounting for smoking; the connection is not definitively causal, but highlights the potential contribution of such foods to lung cancer.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Increased Lung Cancer Risk
A study of over 100,000 individuals found a 41% increased lung cancer risk among those consuming the most ultra-processed foods, even after accounting for smoking; the connection is not definitively causal, but highlights the potential contribution of such foods to lung cancer.
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24% Bias Score
California Bill Targets Harmful Ultra-Processed Foods in School Meals
California's AB 1264, if passed, will require the identification of "particularly harmful" ultra-processed foods by July 1, 2026, leading to their removal from school meals by 2035; this contrasts with the Trump-era MAHA Commission's flawed report and aims to improve children's health.
California Bill Targets Harmful Ultra-Processed Foods in School Meals
California's AB 1264, if passed, will require the identification of "particularly harmful" ultra-processed foods by July 1, 2026, leading to their removal from school meals by 2035; this contrasts with the Trump-era MAHA Commission's flawed report and aims to improve children's health.
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40% Bias Score
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Weight Gain and Reduced Sex Hormones in Men
A new study found that eating ultra-processed foods caused healthy men to gain body fat and experience decreased sex hormones, adding to evidence linking such diets to negative health consequences.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Weight Gain and Reduced Sex Hormones in Men
A new study found that eating ultra-processed foods caused healthy men to gain body fat and experience decreased sex hormones, adding to evidence linking such diets to negative health consequences.
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60% Bias Score
Over Half of U.S. Caloric Intake from Ultra-Processed Foods, Raising Health Concerns
A new CDC report reveals that over half of Americans' daily calories come from ultra-processed foods, significantly contributing to chronic diseases, leading health experts to urge for better labeling and policy changes to address this issue.
Over Half of U.S. Caloric Intake from Ultra-Processed Foods, Raising Health Concerns
A new CDC report reveals that over half of Americans' daily calories come from ultra-processed foods, significantly contributing to chronic diseases, leading health experts to urge for better labeling and policy changes to address this issue.
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48% Bias Score
CDC Report: Ultra-Processed Foods Dominate American Diets
A CDC report reveals that ultra-processed foods comprise 62% of children's and 53% of adults' daily calories, based on data from August 2021 to August 2023, prompting potential policy changes. The top sources were sandwiches, baked goods, salty snacks, and sugary drinks.
CDC Report: Ultra-Processed Foods Dominate American Diets
A CDC report reveals that ultra-processed foods comprise 62% of children's and 53% of adults' daily calories, based on data from August 2021 to August 2023, prompting potential policy changes. The top sources were sandwiches, baked goods, salty snacks, and sugary drinks.
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48% Bias Score
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 41% Increased Lung Cancer Risk
A study of over 100,000 people found a 41% increased lung cancer risk among those consuming the most ultra-processed foods, even when accounting for smoking; the research highlights the need for dietary changes.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 41% Increased Lung Cancer Risk
A study of over 100,000 people found a 41% increased lung cancer risk among those consuming the most ultra-processed foods, even when accounting for smoking; the research highlights the need for dietary changes.
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24% Bias Score
HHS Launches $20M Ultra-Processed Food Campaign Amidst Conflict of Interest Concerns
The US Department of Health and Human Services is launching a $10–$20 million public awareness campaign targeting ultra-processed foods' link to chronic diseases, prompting concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to the involvement of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s advisor, Calley Mean...
HHS Launches $20M Ultra-Processed Food Campaign Amidst Conflict of Interest Concerns
The US Department of Health and Human Services is launching a $10–$20 million public awareness campaign targeting ultra-processed foods' link to chronic diseases, prompting concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to the involvement of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s advisor, Calley Mean...
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72% Bias Score
California Bill Targets Harmful Ultra-Processed Foods in School Meals
California's AB 1264, a bipartisan bill expected to become law in August 2024, mandates the removal of particularly harmful ultra-processed foods from school meals by 2035, defining these foods by July 1, 2026, using criteria including links to diseases, banned additives, and high levels of sugar, s...
California Bill Targets Harmful Ultra-Processed Foods in School Meals
California's AB 1264, a bipartisan bill expected to become law in August 2024, mandates the removal of particularly harmful ultra-processed foods from school meals by 2035, defining these foods by July 1, 2026, using criteria including links to diseases, banned additives, and high levels of sugar, s...
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44% Bias Score
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