Ugandan children are facing a silent but deadly epidemic that is driven not by infections but by the food on their plates. Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are sounding the alarm over what they ...

The Broken Plate 2025 report, published today, examined the trends impacting the UK’s food system and the actions needed from policymakers to ensure everyone can afford healthy and sustainable food.

Oncologists have been sounding the alarm about a shocking uptick in cancer diagnoses among young adults, with some pointing the finger at junk food and processed meat. “We advise that people eat ...

Junk food, which is often used as an alternative to ultra-processed food, is high in sugars, unhealthy fats. These empty calories, does more than add to waistlines.

A plate of three scones with jam and cream next to a cup of tea with a saucer Similar to the crumpets and croissants, scones are also processed and are often accompanied by extra sugary condiments.

A government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials said, as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials said, as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and ...

Harvard psychiatrist explains just why we tend to crave junk food 01:23. BOSTON - A psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School helps explain why we crave junk food and what we can try to do about it.

A bill making its way through the Texas legislature would bar people from using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on junk food, including soda, energy drinks, candy, chips ...