A pilot study of 20 people with depression found that swapping ultra-processed food for a healthier diet was linked to clear improvements in symptoms within weeks. The results are preliminary, but they set up a larger trial.
Ultra-processed foods, which account for more than half of an average American's daily calories, are linked to lower measures of cardiovascular health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2019 -- November 16-18... Continue Reading →
Two large European studies published by The BMJ find positive associations between consumption of highly processed ("ultra-processed") foods and risk of cardiovascular disease and death. The researchers say further work is needed to better understand these effects, and a direct (causal)... Continue Reading →