Are Samosas Unhealthy? Some Indians Find Official Advice Hard to Swallow.

A government advisory noting the high fat and sugar levels in many popular snacks was seen by some as an attack on India’s beloved street food.

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Americans Are Eating Slightly Less Ultraprocessed Food, C.D.C. Data Shows

Despite the small decline, ultraprocessed foods still make up the majority of the calories people consume.

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Avoiding Ultraprocessed Foods Might Double Weight Loss

In a new trial, people consumed more calories and had more cravings when they ate ultraprocessed foods.

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Should Dinner Be the Smallest Meal of the Day?

Experts explain how the size of your meals — and the time you eat them — can affect your health.

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F.D.A. Proposes New Food Labels to Detail Sugar, Fat and Salt Content

The agency issued designs for front-of-package lists that food companies would be required to include.

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