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

Study finds 1 in 8 older adults meet criteria for food addiction, rates higher than alcohol or tobacco. Women 50–64 are most affected.” ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A recent survey found one in eight people say they are addicted to certain foods -- but a study shows true food addiction is a bit controversial. New research in the journal ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A recent poll found that 13% of adults aged 50 to 80 years showed signs of addiction to highly processed foods.

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 ...

Can’t put down that bag of potato chips? Science says it’s not you, it’s the junk food. Ultra-processed foods, or UPFs, are just as addictive as nicotine, cocaine or heroin, experts say — and more ...

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 ...

On today's episode of The Excerpt podcast: What do Oreos, Kraft Mac & Cheese and Lunchables have in common? A new study says they’re all addictive. The report also found that certain hyper-palatable ...

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about food addiction. Earlier this year, I co-led a workshop with sugar addiction expert Dr. Nicole Avena and later participated in a panel discussion on the topic ...

Although food addiction is not medically recognized, ultra-processed foods, with their excess sugar, salt, and fat, often prompt overconsumption with addict-like behavior. They work through ...

The streets of New York City were a hive of activity last week, with global leaders ending a summer of record-breaking heat, floods and wildfires with a trip to New York for Climate Week and the ...