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Addicted to Food

Food Addiction and the Brain We know that drugs ... Some experts have reported that HPFs, such as cookies, cakes, and fast food, generate up to 58% of the calories consumed in the United States. read more

1 dad celebrates 200-pound weight loss by running 63 marathons and counting

At 450 pounds, Michael Hearn decided to go undergo weight-loss surgery. He traded his food addiction for a passion for running and regained his independence. read more

Can you polish off a tub of ice cream? You’re probably addicted to junk food

“We don’t recognise food addiction,” he says. “Personally I’m addicted to shovelling particular foods into my mouth as fast as I can, and then often throwing them up afterwards, because ... read more

Mobile addiction, junk food habit leading to piles among children

“Surgery is rarely needed. Counseling of children, de-addiction of mobile, depriving them of fast food and motivating them for outdoor games along with medication cures them of this problem ... read more

Pointless star Richard Osman reveals childhood trauma that led to four-decade addiction battle

Pointless star Richard Osman has revealed he's dealt with four-decade battle with addiction, triggered by the childhood trauma of his father walking out on his family ... read more

Strategies to tackle junk food addiction in kids

Parents play a vital role in promoting healthy eating habits in children by setting examples, educating them on diet benefits, and offering alternatives to junk food. Prioritizing meal planning, ... read more

10m Brits feared to be junk food addicts, costing the NHS £15b a year

Type 2 diabetes, almost exclusively due to poor diet, sugar addiction and obesity, is one of the fastest growing health emergencies, costing the NHS £15 billion a year or £1 million an hour. It is now ... read more

Tech has rewired our kids' brains, a new book says. Can we undo the damage?

In "The Anxious Generation,'' author Jonathan Haidt argues social media is impairing children's mental health. But there's a way to undo the damage. read more

Move over, fentanyl? Stimulant overdose deaths are rising fast

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that researchers are searching for medication to help and several look promising. read more