Beyond the Package: How Ultra-Processed Foods Are Fueling Chronic Disease—and What We Can Do About It

2026-01-07T13:58:12-05:00February 16th, 2026|

Ultra-processed foods are now a dominant part of diets worldwide and are strongly linked with rising rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression, anxiety, and numerous other chronic conditions. A landmark 2024 umbrella review of nearly 10 million people published in leading medical journals identified 32 distinct adverse health outcomes associated with higher ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption, with no single study reporting a beneficial health outcome.

Promising Approaches to Promote Social Connection

2026-01-07T13:58:34-05:00January 26th, 2026|

Social connection is not just “nice to have”—it is a powerful protective factor for both individual and community health. Strong relationships can lower the risk of chronic disease, reduce serious illness, and help people live longer, healthier lives. ProVention Health Foundation is committed to helping organizations weave social connection into prevention programs, so people are healthier together, not alone. ​

Veteran Health at a Turning Point

2026-01-07T13:58:55-05:00January 7th, 2026|

Veteran health is at a critical crossroads, with high burdens of mental health conditions, chronic disease, obesity, and preventable illnesses like type 2 diabetes. These challenges demand prevention-focused solutions that honor service by improving day-to-day quality of life, not only responding in crisis.

The Rising Challenge of Chronic Disease: How Organizations Can Lead the Way in Prevention

2025-06-09T16:19:32-04:00June 15th, 2025|

Chronic diseases—such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity—are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States and around the world. As of 2025, more than 76% of U.S. adults are living with at least one chronic condition, and over half have two or more.

The Impact of Chronic Disease in America

2024-11-14T11:47:45-05:00November 25th, 2024|

Chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer are some of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States. This has been true since the early 1900s when there was an epidemiologic transition from infectious disease to noncommunicable diseases. This transition was partly due to improved nutrition, sanitation, and other public health successes and medical technology and innovation.

National DPP Lifestyle Coach Training Program

2024-09-06T11:22:30-04:00September 17th, 2024|

When it comes to tackling the daunting challenge of diabetes in our society, ProVention Health shines as a beacon of hope. With their commitment to preventing diabetes and promoting healthier lifestyles, ProVention Health has became a key player in public health education.

Paving the Path to a Healthy Future: Powering Chronic Disease Prevention

2024-05-29T10:12:33-04:00May 29th, 2024|

At ProVention Health our goal is education and awareness that will radically impact disease prevention. We partner with health systems, corporate employers, community health workers, benefit managers, insurance providers, government health agencies and patient advocacy groups. Through partnerships we move the needle toward increased health and wellbeing.

Chronic Disease Prevention: An Important Key to Improving Life and Healthcare Systems Today

2024-02-15T15:00:21-05:00February 15th, 2024|

News about crisis in healthcare pointing to workforce shortages, ambulance diversion and delays on entry to emergency rooms, closing floors while demand for beds increases, long delays for appointments in primary and specialty care, and shortages of supplies and medications all lead to proposed solutions for each issue.

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