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. The initiative, which ...

Credit: Getty Images Research has found that high-sugar, ultraprocessed foods can be addictive for some people. The Conversation — People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call ...

Are you addicted to junk food filled with sugar? Is that even possible? Is addiction driving the obesity epidemic? Addiction to food is a very controversial issue. There are many strong opinions in ...

With childhood obesity and related health issues on the rise in India, junk food addiction is becoming a silent threat. From chips and sugary drinks to processed snacks, many children consume far more ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American For nearly every overweight person on the ...

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 ...

"Scientists in Florida say overeaters are addicted to junk food in the same way drug addicts are addicted to cocaine and heroin." [AllHeadlineNews]"Project Downtown, an organization that started about ...

For decades, unhealthy eating has been framed as a slow problem. Weight gain accumulates gradually. Blood sugar rises quietly. Disease appears after years of excess. The implication is that occasional ...