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 ...

A sweet treat is sometimes a guilty pleasure, but are you really addicted? We all have our trigger foods. Those eats that once we start nibbling on, we just can't stop. A new study out of the Icahn ...

A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that certain foods may trigger addictive-like eating behaviors, particularly those that are highly processed and made for maximum palatability. Research ...

Scientists are testing whether GLP-1 drugs can help to cut cravings for cigarettes, alcohol and opioids — as well as food.

Some foods don’t just taste good—they trigger powerful cravings that keep you coming back for more. Scientists have found that highly processed foods rich in sugar, fat, and salt can activate the same ...

Your doctor is recommending the 'rave drug' for depression. While ketamine can be addictive, it's safest under clinical ...

My sister is dying from complications from COPD. She was a smoker most of her life. My mother died of complications from COPD. She smoked most of her life. My grandfather died from throat cancer. He ...

While most addictive substances such as alcohol can be easily quantified, digital content cannot, making it difficult to define and stymie “digital addiction” in children, according to a JAMA op-ed ...

(THE CONVERSATION) People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call themselves “chocoholics” in jest. Still, many questions remain about which foods are addictive, which people are ...

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 ...