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Ultra-Processed Foods And Inflammation: What Does The Research Actually Say?
- Saturday July 4, 2026
- Health | Nmami Agarwal
Ultra-processed foods are industrial formulations made from ingredients such as hydrogenated fats, protein isolates, added sugars, refined starches, and a long list of additives for colour, shelf life, texture, and flavour.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Want Better Gut Health? A Gastroenterologist Says Skip These 8 Foods
- Thursday June 18, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
Dr Saurabh Sethi highlights eight highly processed foods and drinks that may quietly affect gut health, blood sugar balance and overall wellness when consumed regularly.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Nutritionist Reveals Why Calorie Quality Matters More Than Calorie Count
- Thursday June 18, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal explains this difference by comparing 500 calories of fast food with 500 calories from nutrient-rich whole foods like fruits, vegetables and protein.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Trump's Junk Food Remark Sparks Debate: Here's What Processed Foods Really Do To Your Body
- Tuesday May 12, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Processed foods are usually high in calories but low in fibre and protein. This means they don't keep you full for long, leading to overeating.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Harvard-Trained Gastroenterologist Shares 7 Common Foods That May Be Quietly Harming Your Health
- Friday May 1, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
Harvard & Stanford-trained gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi points out 7 common foods that quietly harm health when eaten regularly.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods To Cognitive Decline And Dementia Risk
- Sunday April 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Researchers analysed diets and cognitive tests from 2,192 dementia-free adults. Higher ultra-processed food consumption was linked to worse attention performance, but not memory issues.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Processed Foods Linked To 30% Lower Gut Diversity: Fortis Doctor Says Indian Traditional Diet Is Better
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A new study in Nature Medicine highlights how processed foods disrupt gut health, while traditional Indian diets support microbial diversity. Experts explain why personalised nutrition, not fad diets, is key to long-term wellness.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Beyond The Gut: How Ultra-Processed Foods Can Impact Your Bones
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Ultra-processed food consumption can impact your bone health. Here is why you need to be careful of what you eat and why attention to the food label matters.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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High Intake Of Ultra-Processed Foods May Harm Male Fertility: Study
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Researchers said until now no study has investigated the combined impact of both parents' ultra-processed foods (UPF) consumption on the length of time it takes to conceive and early embryonic development.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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That Biscuit With Morning Tea Is Dangerous for Your Health, Says London Doctor
- Saturday March 21, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
If you have two biscuits with tea, it can result in an insulin surge, followed by a glucose crash 60-90 minutes later and a glucose spike within 20-30 minutes
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Maharashtra Doctor Shares How A Couple Lost 7 Kg In 76 Days
- Saturday March 14, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
The couple ate home-cooked meals, walked 30-40 minutes a day, avoided refined carbohydrates, and prioritised protein
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Ultra-Processed Foods Tied To Slight Behaviour Shifts In Toddlers, Finds New Study
- Saturday March 7, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
A recent Canadian study found that toddlers who consume more ultra-processed foods showed slightly higher behavioural and emotional difficulties including anxiety, fearfulness, aggression or hyperactivity, by age five.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Eating Too Much Processed Food With Preservatives May Increase Cancer Risk: Study
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
People who eat more industrially processed foods and beverages laced with preservatives, widely used to extend shelf-life, may increase the risk of cancer, according to a study.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Avoid Processed Food, Added Sugars: US Unveils New Dietary Guidelines
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- Health | Associated Press
The dietary guidelines, required by law to be updated every five years, provide a template for a healthy diet. But in a country where more than half of adults have a diet-related chronic disease, few Americans actually follow the guidance, research.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Are Packaged Ready-To-Cook Snacks Unhealthy? Here's What Science Says
- Wednesday November 26, 2025
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A satisfying snack that extinguishes instant hunger can still pose serious health risks. Here is how packaged, ready-to-cook snacks are unhealthy and the health problems that can arise.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Ultra-Processed Foods And Inflammation: What Does The Research Actually Say?
- Saturday July 4, 2026
- Health | Nmami Agarwal
Ultra-processed foods are industrial formulations made from ingredients such as hydrogenated fats, protein isolates, added sugars, refined starches, and a long list of additives for colour, shelf life, texture, and flavour.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Want Better Gut Health? A Gastroenterologist Says Skip These 8 Foods
- Thursday June 18, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
Dr Saurabh Sethi highlights eight highly processed foods and drinks that may quietly affect gut health, blood sugar balance and overall wellness when consumed regularly.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Nutritionist Reveals Why Calorie Quality Matters More Than Calorie Count
- Thursday June 18, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal explains this difference by comparing 500 calories of fast food with 500 calories from nutrient-rich whole foods like fruits, vegetables and protein.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Trump's Junk Food Remark Sparks Debate: Here's What Processed Foods Really Do To Your Body
- Tuesday May 12, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Processed foods are usually high in calories but low in fibre and protein. This means they don't keep you full for long, leading to overeating.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Harvard-Trained Gastroenterologist Shares 7 Common Foods That May Be Quietly Harming Your Health
- Friday May 1, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
Harvard & Stanford-trained gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi points out 7 common foods that quietly harm health when eaten regularly.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods To Cognitive Decline And Dementia Risk
- Sunday April 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Researchers analysed diets and cognitive tests from 2,192 dementia-free adults. Higher ultra-processed food consumption was linked to worse attention performance, but not memory issues.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Processed Foods Linked To 30% Lower Gut Diversity: Fortis Doctor Says Indian Traditional Diet Is Better
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A new study in Nature Medicine highlights how processed foods disrupt gut health, while traditional Indian diets support microbial diversity. Experts explain why personalised nutrition, not fad diets, is key to long-term wellness.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Beyond The Gut: How Ultra-Processed Foods Can Impact Your Bones
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Ultra-processed food consumption can impact your bone health. Here is why you need to be careful of what you eat and why attention to the food label matters.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
High Intake Of Ultra-Processed Foods May Harm Male Fertility: Study
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Researchers said until now no study has investigated the combined impact of both parents' ultra-processed foods (UPF) consumption on the length of time it takes to conceive and early embryonic development.
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www.ndtv.com/health
-
That Biscuit With Morning Tea Is Dangerous for Your Health, Says London Doctor
- Saturday March 21, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
If you have two biscuits with tea, it can result in an insulin surge, followed by a glucose crash 60-90 minutes later and a glucose spike within 20-30 minutes
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
-
Maharashtra Doctor Shares How A Couple Lost 7 Kg In 76 Days
- Saturday March 14, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
The couple ate home-cooked meals, walked 30-40 minutes a day, avoided refined carbohydrates, and prioritised protein
-
www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Ultra-Processed Foods Tied To Slight Behaviour Shifts In Toddlers, Finds New Study
- Saturday March 7, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
A recent Canadian study found that toddlers who consume more ultra-processed foods showed slightly higher behavioural and emotional difficulties including anxiety, fearfulness, aggression or hyperactivity, by age five.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Eating Too Much Processed Food With Preservatives May Increase Cancer Risk: Study
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
People who eat more industrially processed foods and beverages laced with preservatives, widely used to extend shelf-life, may increase the risk of cancer, according to a study.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Avoid Processed Food, Added Sugars: US Unveils New Dietary Guidelines
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- Health | Associated Press
The dietary guidelines, required by law to be updated every five years, provide a template for a healthy diet. But in a country where more than half of adults have a diet-related chronic disease, few Americans actually follow the guidance, research.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Are Packaged Ready-To-Cook Snacks Unhealthy? Here's What Science Says
- Wednesday November 26, 2025
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A satisfying snack that extinguishes instant hunger can still pose serious health risks. Here is how packaged, ready-to-cook snacks are unhealthy and the health problems that can arise.
-
www.ndtv.com/health