Ultra-processed foods -- such as chips, many cereals and many packaged snacks -- may be linked to changes in the way we learn, remember and feel. Help may be on the way for junk food addicts. Recent ...

'Every obese person and diabetic knows that they shouldn't be eating these foods, but they're hooked,' says Dr Tarman A collection of the world’s most renowned experts in ultra-processed foods will ...

India, Oct. 2 -- Occasional treats are part of a balanced life, but experts warn that some children develop problematic relationships with junk food. Signs like intense cravings, loss of control and ...

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 ...

At least 1 in 5 Gen X women have signs of an addiction to junk food — an alarming finding that researchers warn could signal an even worse future for the health of American youth, who’ve eaten even ...

Picture this scenario: You're sitting on the sofa with a bag of pretzels, cookies, or your favorite salty or savory snack of choice. You eat one, two, just a couple more, and before you know it, you ...

Eating junk-food can be addictive, and apparently, it causes brain changes that look eerily similar to drug addiction. That's the message not only from the rapidly fattening waistlines of Americans ...

In today’s fast-paced world, junk food is more accessible and enticing than ever, which has led to increased efforts to reduce the promotion of unhealthy food and drink. While the occasional treat is ...

WASHINGTON, March 28 (Reuters) - Bingeing on high-calorie foods may be as addictive as cocaine or nicotine, and could cause compulsive eating and obesity, according to a study published on Sunday. The ...

When you’re pregnant, that bag of cookies or chips can look pretty irresistible. But resist anyway. A new study suggests that eating a junk food diet during pregnancy may alter not only your own brain ...

NEW YORK, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized consumer rights law firm, is investigating potential claims related to highly addictive ultra-processed ...

Help may be on the way for junk food addicts. Recent studies suggest that these irresistible dishes are not only designed to be delicious, but also addictive — so much so that some experts are calling ...