Can we really be addicted to food? After all, we need food to survive. Our brains are wired to experience pleasure from eating which is what motivates us to consume enough energy—clearly a survival ...

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 ...

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 ...

You’re not alone, fast and processed foods are more common than you think.

Food addiction describes addiction-like responses to ultra-processed foods, but it is not yet a formal DSM-5 or ICD-11 diagnosis. Evidence links it to cravings, loss of control, reward pathways, ...

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 ...

MUMBAI- Sunaina Roshan, sister of Hrithik Roshan, shared a video where she opened up about her personal battle with addiction and her struggle with alcohol, junk food, and sweets. She stated how ...