While the world might see addiction as a series of destructive choices, those battling substance use know it's often a desperate attempt to numb wounds that have never fully healed. These emotional ...

Excessive use of screens affects sleep and attention span and contributes to anxiety, depression, and a reduction in real-world social interactions ...

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 ...

Mounting evidence shows ultra-processed foods may trigger addictive behaviors similar to drugs and alcohol. PET scans alone may underestimate the compulsive and reward-driven impact of these foods.

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

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 ...

The question has generated controversy among scientists. Here’s what we know. By Alice Callahan Over the last decade or so, research has revealed a clear pattern: People tend to overeat ultraprocessed ...

They're not only delicious, but they can also be dangerously addictive. A 2013 paper published by researchers from the University of Bordeaux suggests the ingredients in a chocolate chip cookie ...

Everyday we are exposed to addictive traits through a variety of shows and movies Source: Sukhveer Hans/UnSplash Every day, millions turn on the television to watch their favorite programs. For the ...

The holidays are a stressful time for everyone. Between gift-giving, travel, and keeping up with all parts of the ever-complicated modern family unit, nearly anyone can find themselves driven towards ...