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Some researchers have theorised that ultra-processed foods increase inflammation because they are recognised by the body as foreign – much like an invading bacteria. The body mounts an inflammatory response, which has been dubbed “fast food fever”.

A new Johns Hopkins University study finds that junk food images are almost twice as distracting as healthy food images.

In the UK. junk food ads for children will be prohibited on the internet, in print and at movie theaters

A new study finds that some of America’s biggest pop stars are making millions from ad campaigns for sugar-laden, low-nutrition foods.