There’s been debate among scientists and psychiatrists over whether people can be addicted to food the way they can be addicted to other substances like cigarettes and alcohol, and a consensus is ...

This article is brought to you by Ochsner Health. Addiction can be a scary word, and not one to take lightly. It’s never a good feeling when our cravings, desires or impulses are seemingly out of our ...

There’s no formal diagnosis (yet). But experts say there’s growing recognition of this problem — and some work on solutions. Can the word “addiction” — typically associated with drugs, alcohol, ...

Compulsive eaters may have a specific type of bacteria in their gut, research has found. These bacteria—known as Proteobacteria—were found in large numbers in the guts of humans and mice with food ...

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 ...

While many people know about alcohol addiction, there’s a similar term gaining attention in the media and in research circles that involves eating: food addiction. It’s a complicated subject that goes ...

Mounting evidence shows ultra-processed foods may trigger addictive behaviors similar to drugs and alcohol. PET scans alone may underestimate the compulsive and reward-driven impact of these foods.

Addiction casts a wide net across society, entangling people of all ages and walks of life in its intricate web. Beyond the stereotypes and assumptions that often surround substance abuse lies a ...

Are cookies and chips the new cigarettes? And soda, breakfast cereals and ice cream the new opioids? In his new book, "Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine: The New Science of Achieving a Healthy Weight" ...

The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Task Force (AATF) launched the Break the Stigma campaign to change the conversation around addiction and recovery. This initiative ...

One of the dominant ways of thinking about addiction is as a disease. While there is evidence for this approach, it often ...