Even if you try your best to eat a mostly healthful diet, who among us doesn’t enjoy chips, cookies, frozen pizza, soda or candy on occasion? Homemade versions of these foods are generally healthier, ...

First, using an addictive substance causes the release of a chemical messenger called dopamine in the reward network, 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 ...

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 ...