Hundreds of studies have confirmed that certain foods affect the brain similarly to other addictive substances.

Ultraprocessed foods can create powerful pulls similar to those of alcohol, nicotine or opioids, with worrisome consequences for our health.

At least 1 in 5 Gen X women show signs of addiction to junk food — and it’s a harbinger of worst to come - An ultraprocessed diet has been linked to rising obesity rates in America, as well as an ...

23-year-old man who has a strange addiction to eating plastic bags says ‘They are delicious’. Robert, 23, from Oakland, Tennessee is so addicted to eating this plastic bags that he goes to the extent ...

A new lawsuit against Kraft Heinz, Mondelez, and General Mills claims that ultra-processed foods are addictive. Ultra-processed foods, like deli meat and candy, are manufactured products that go far ...

“It was a vicious cycle... I had to re-educate myself,” Lachlan “Lucky” Munro said of his food addiction Lachlan "Lucky" Munro (2) Lachlan “Lucky” Munro struggled with food addiction at an early age ...

A voluntary ban on advertising unhealthy food and drink to children is set to take effect this week, marking a significant step in the ongoing battle against childhood obesity. While occasional treats ...

James Corden’s experience on Ozempic didn’t go as expected. The former late-night host, 46, revealed he used to take the celeb-loved weight loss drug while talking about food addiction with guest ...

A consensus is emerging among scientists that certain foods are addictive for some people. But questions remain about which ...

The question has generated controversy among scientists. Here’s what we know. By Alice Callahan Over the last decade or so, research has revealed a clear pattern: People tend to overeat ultraprocessed ...