Ultraprocessed Foods As Addictive As Tobacco, Researchers Say

A recent study shows that ultraprocessed foods may be as addictive as cigarettes. The researchers suggest that these foods should have similar regulations to tobacco products.

💉 A guide to GLP-1s. Just started — or about to start — treatment? From your first injection to managing nausea and fatigue, here's what to expect in week one. March 1, 2026   TODAY'S TOP STORY Ultraprocessed Foods As Addictive As Tobacco, Researchers Say READ ON   Nearly 6 in 10 Women Will Develop Heart Disease, Stroke by 2050. What to Know READ ON   A Dietitian's Pick of the 8 Best Fiber Supplements for 2026 READ ON   Hacks for Managing Daytime Sleepiness at Work READ ON MORE STORIES PRODUCT PICK Buy It For Life (BIFL): Vetted Products Guaranteed to Last   Stop replacing what you buy. We cut through the chatter to bring you our vetted picks for "Buy It For Life" products guaranteed to save you money. SHOP NOW TODAY'S RESOURCE Yes, It's Possible to Keep Avocados from Turning Brown   Want to get more life out of your avocados? Download our free guide to learn how to delay browning. DOWNLOAD NOW What we're reading next • Treatment Options for Thyroid Eye Disease • Why Racial Imbalance Exists in Multiple Myeloma and What Can Be Done • Healthy Foods That Are High in Cholesterol • Can Nasal Polyps Come Back After Being Removed? Your FAQs Answered FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message at newsletters@healthline.com to let us know what else you'd like to see. Until then, Take care of yourself, and we'll see you again soon! View in browser Did a friend send you this email? Subscribe here. To see all newsletters, click here. Privacy   |   Unsubscribe We may feature your messages to our inbox within our content. Please do not provide any personal identifiable information. Replies may be edited for length and clarity. For more, see our Privacy Policy. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should not be used as a substitute for medical advice from a healthcare professional. Healthline encourages you to make any treatment decisions with your healthcare professional. Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Now's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Now are owned by RVO Health. © 2026 RVO Health 1101 Red Ventures Drive Fort Mill, SC 29707