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

Is it possible to be addicted to food in the same way someone gets hooked on substances like alcohol or nicotine? Research ...

Hundreds of studies have confirmed that certain foods affect the brain similarly to other addictive substances.

potentially leading to sugar addiction and overeating. In one study, the authors conclude that there is strong evidence that ...

Here’s what’s happening with your hormones when you crave sugar, and how to stop the cycle without giving up taste.

People in their 50s show signs of addiction to ultra-processed foods, including cravings and repeated attempts to stop ...

From sugar highs to dopamine rushes, new research shows that ultra-processed foods may hijack the brain’s reward system much ...

A farmer says he will stop growing sugar beet after 25 years due to declining profits, complex contracts and increasingly unpredictable weather. David Wheatley, 47, who farms near Wisbech St Mary, ...

Get a whiff of this nightmare. A young woman struggled for years to breathe freely after becoming hooked on a popular over-the-counter nasal spray — making it nearly impossible to quit. “I could not ...

Here, a look at eight factors to keep in mind when trying to keep blood sugar levels in check. After a night of drinking, it’s not just your head that feels heavy, your metabolism is also out of sync.