Scientists Call for Global Shift Away From Ultraprocessed Foods

In a sweeping series of papers, scientists have proposed policy reforms, such as taxes on sugary drinks, to improve the food supply.

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Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Colorectal Cancer Risk in Women Under 50

The study’s findings track with recent research on the alarming rise of the cancer in younger adults.

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Going Down the Junk Food Rabbit Hole

Alice Callahan, a reporter for the Well desk, explored the history of ultraprocessed foods and how they became a major threat to our health.

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California Will Ban Certain Ultraprocessed Foods in Schools

A new state law creates the first legal definition of the foods, and may prompt changes in other states.

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Kennedy Says U.S. Rejects Global Health Goals

The nation’s top federal health official said the United States could not support W.H.O. policies that he claimed promoted abortion and “radical gender ideology.”

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More Children Are Now Obese Than Underweight, UN Report Finds

One in 10 children worldwide now has obesity, a report from UNICEF found, and the number of overweight children has more than doubled in low- and middle-income countries since 2000.

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Kennedy Report Won’t Solve America’s Food Issues, Experts Say

Food policy experts said the White House health report is full of promising ideas, but falls short in key ways.

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Kraft Heinz to Break Up Its Food Businesses

A planned split of the mega company that makes products from Velveeta to Kool-Aid comes as consumers shift away from processed foods.

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What to Know About Jim O’Neill, the New Acting C.D.C. Director

The selection of Jim O’Neill, a former Silicon Valley executive, drew objections from Democrats, who noted his lack of medical or scientific training.

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MAHA Draft Report Brings Relief to Some, Chagrin to Others

A draft of an upcoming White House report on children’s health was not as harsh toward the agriculture industry as some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s allies had hoped.

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