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World’s largest scientific review warns consumption of UPFs poses seismic threat to global health and wellbeing
In a sweeping series of papers, scientists have proposed policy reforms, such as taxes on sugary drinks, to improve the food supply
Studies conducted by 43 international scientists reveal the health risks of these products, the tactics used by the industry, and the need for public policies to curb increased consumption
A group of global scientists wants governments to treat food businesses producing UPFs like the tobacco industry, citing links to 32 chronic diseases
The authors of a new report accuse powerful food companies of “co-ordinated efforts… to skew decision-making, frame policy debates in their interest, and manufacture the appearance of scientific doubt”
Britain is at the centre of a “public health emergency”, experts warn today, as a powerful Lancet report declares ultra-processed foods “as dangerous as tobacco” and demands a tax, tough ad curbs and a ban on junk food in schools and hospitals
Certain ultraprocessed foods, or UPFs, are contributing to worldwide obesity, chronic health conditions and premature death, yet the food industry continues to aggressively market new and existing products in this category for massive profits
New series in Lancet medical journal finds UPFs, which make up nearly half the average Australian diet, driving ‘escalating’ burden of many chronic diseases
Mass-produced bread, protein bars, processed meats, fast food, ready meals, soft drinks, instant noodles and breakfast cereals are increasing the risk of illness and death
The authors of a new research paper have urged governments to take action against the rising use of UPFs, which they say is behind a rise in several diseases
Of 104 studies reviewed, 92 showed a link between ultra-processed dietary patterns and increased chronic disease risk
International experts are calling for stricter regulation of highly processed foods because they pose a health risk. However, the situation is not quite that clear-cut
Experts warn how ultra-processed food products pose a major public health threat, call for policy reform
A wide-ranging study from The Lancet is the most damning blow to ultra-processed foods yet
The Lancet, WHO and UNICEF point out that junk food dominates the global diet “driven by corporate profit motives”
The price crisis is harming the health of Spaniards: fresh food prices are rising five times faster than ultra-processed foods. A review in ‘The Lancet’ focuses on this global phenomenon, from which Spain is not exempt. “We don’t realize that the damage of not eating healthily isn’t immediate.”
Los ultraprocesados se han convertido en el “nuevo tabaquismo” para la salud pública, y España es uno de los países donde más ha crecido su consumo, llegando a triplicarse en las tres últimas décadas, según un análisis de la evidencia científica sobre el tema recogido en The Lancet
Ultra-processed foods are displacing traditional foods and meals globally, degrading diet quality, and contributing to the rise of diet-related chronic diseases
Ultra-processed foods are a major public health threat that must be urgently addressed, according to a new series of papers authored by 43 global experts in the Lancet medical journal
An article in the medical-scientific journal The Lancet shows the growth of this type of product worldwide
Scientists call for government action. A group of 43 researchers from various countries issues a serious warning against the exponential increase in the consumption of these foods, characterized by excess fat, sugar, salt, and various chemical additives
Publication of a special issue marks a new symbolic advance for the theory coined in Brazil. Researchers propose an action plan to curb the power of corporations
International study with Brazilian participation exposes surge in consumption, harmful health effects, and industry strategies to increase sales of ultra-processed foods
The medical journal “The Lancet” confirmed, in articles published Wednesday, November 19, the link between the consumption of processed foods and a dozen diseases. Mélissa Mialon, a researcher at Inserm who participated in the study, denounced the economic logic that leads to unhealthy products becoming ubiquitous on supermarket shelves
On Wednesday, November 19, a series of scientific articles on ultra-processed foods were published in the journal “The Lancet,” demonstrating their dangers to consumer health. Children are the primary target. How can this trend be reversed?
Researchers warned Wednesday that rising global consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) poses a major threat to health, calling for countries to subject some products made by huge food companies to marketing restrictions and taxes
Obesity, diabetes, depression… Researchers, in the journal “The Lancet”, establish the state of knowledge on these products, and call on public authorities to take measures for public health
Diets packed with ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) have created to a ‘pandemic of chronic disease’, leading global experts have warned
UPFs, such as ready meals, crisps, sugary snacks and breakfast cereals, have been linked to poor health, including an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer and early death
A new analysis has linked UPFs to harm in every major organ. Our experts tell us which ones to strike off the shopping list for good
Action is needed now to reduce ultra-processed food (UPF) in diets worldwide because of their threat to health, say international experts in a global review of research
Ultra-processed foods are the leading cause of chronic disease and pose a threat to global health according to leading experts from around the world
The ultraprocessed food (UPF) industry is “mirroring the political playbook used by tobacco, alcohol, and fossil fuel companies” to try to influence government policies, experts have warned
The series on ultra-processed foods warns that tackling this issue demands a unified global effort to curb corporate power and build healthier food systems
India must act immediately to take action and cut the consumption of ultra-processed foods to halt obesity, diabetes and heart disease
The well-known medical journal The Lancet published a series of articles on health topics on the 18th. Citing the opinions of more than 40 medical and health experts worldwide, the articles fiercely criticized ultra-processed foods
Experts urge action against aggressive marketing and call for food label warnings on ultra-processed foods as their consumption increases
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are a major public health threat that must be urgently addressed, according to a new series of papers authored by 43 global experts in the Lancet medical journal
Citing big health risks, scientists argue in The Lancet that governments must act urgently to curb foods laden with harmful additives, fat, sugar and salt
A series of articles published in The Lancet details the conclusions of 43 scientists on this issue. The articles warn of chronic diseases and the need for stricter regulations
Ultra-processed foods are a serious threat to public health that must be addressed urgently, according to a new series of articles published by 43 global experts in the medical journal The Lancet
An international special in the prestigious journal The Lancet, in which Chile participated, warned about the rise in diseases
Other countries, like Brazil, are tackling ultra-processed foods served in schools
Studies show ultra-processed diets are linked to chronic health conditions
The rise of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) worldwide poses a major public health threat that is displacing fresh food
Ultra-processed foods are a key driver of chronic disease around the world, and governments need to act now, according to new papers published by an international team of health researchers
Ultra-processed food is the food category that most Norwegians would like to avoid eating too much of. This is according to the consumer survey Norske Spisefakta. And now a recent series of articles in the renowned scientific journal The Lancet shows that Norwegians’ gut feeling is right
The question is not whether measures are needed, but why so many countries have still not taken meaningful action, says Unicef. This is according to the Norwegian Directorate of Health
The influential medical journal The Lancet points to ultra-processed food as a driving factor behind the increase in chronic diseases