A neuroscientist explains how highly processed foods may be key to “food addiction.” She also reveals some solutions ...

In early April, prominent National Institutes of Health nutrition scientist Kevin Hall took early retirement at the age of 54, citing administrative censorship as the main reason. Why? One of his ...

Research has found that high-sugar, ultraprocessed foods can be addictive for some people. Doucefleur/iStock via Getty Images Plus People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call ...

These ultra-processed foods can trigger addictive behaviors that meet the same clinical criteria used to diagnose substance-use disorders. The authors from the fields of addiction science and ...

It's 10 pm, you're exhausted, and with a few taps on your phone, a pizza, burger, or fries is at your doorstep. For millions of Indians, particularly urban youth, this isn't an occasional indulgence ...

When I sat down to write this story, I remembered the gummy worms in the snack drawer of my kitchen. So I got up and grabbed a handful. I should add that I had just finished lunch, and I don’t really ...

Ultra-processed foods are one the most controversial topics impacting food and beverage today. Consumers have a deep distrust of them, and major organisations have suggested that they have led to a ...

For those battling food addiction, popular weight-loss medications offer hope but not complete solutions. Understanding the complex nature of this condition reveals why a multifaceted treatment plan ...

French fries, by nature, aren't exactly a healthy food. After all, they are fried. However, some are worse than others. Here are several fast-food French fries pulled for dangerous ingredients.

Don't feel like cooking tonight? Then grab your wallet, pack the kids in the car, and head to one of our favorite fast-food chains known for their fresh ingredients, addictive tastes (who can say no ...

People often joke that their favorite snack is "like crack" or call themselves "chocoholics" in jest. But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could be hooked on substances such ...