Are your cravings for certain foods out of control? Source: Joenomias/Pixabay, used with permission Are you a food addict? Certainly all of us have had the experience, at one time or another, of being ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ultraprocessed foods like donuts and pizza are particularly rewarding to a person's brain. For foods to be potentially addictive, ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Key Takeaways Cravings are intense desires for a specific food, even when you're not hungry. People with food addiction often eat in secret due to feelings ...

Researchers warn that ultraprocessed food has left a lasting imprint on older Americans, especially women, linking addictive eating to poorer physical and mental health. Study: Ultra-processed food ...

The concept of food addiction is no longer controversial. There is sufficient data in animals and humans to support this statement. What remains controversial is the nutritional approach to treatment.

A new study claims that “ultra-processed food addiction” affects one in eight older adults. But how solid is the science behind that headline? Beneath the striking numbers lies a web of assumptions ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Research has found that high-sugar, ultraprocessed foods can be addictive for some people. Doucefleur/iStock via Getty Images Plus ...

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 ...

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 ...