About 1 in 8 Americans over 50 struggle with an unhealthy relationship with highly processed food that goes well beyond the occasional binge or midnight snack, according to a recent poll. Known as ...

Food addiction is a real and serious issue that affects many individuals worldwide. Unlike other addictions, food addiction often goes unnoticed because eating is a normal part of daily life. However, ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Food, air, and water are the elements we all need to survive. But our relationship with food can be unhealthy, leading to several problems. Specifically, a recent poll found many ...

An international team of researchers has identified specific bacteria in the gut that are associated with both mice and humans developing an addiction to food that can lead to obesity. They have also ...

Researchers of a recent study published in Gut explored gut microbial involvement in food addiction-related processes. Study: Gut microbiota signatures of vulnerability to food addiction in mice and ...

Millions of older Americans are grappling with food in ways that mirror classic addictions. A new national poll reveals that about 13% of adults aged 50 to 80 show signs of being hooked on highly ...

Compulsive eaters may have a specific type of bacteria in their gut, research has found. These bacteria—known as Proteobacteria—were found in large numbers in the guts of humans and mice with food ...

It’s an open question among researchers whether "food addiction" reaches the level of true addiction, but it’s becoming increasingly clear that food addiction at least exhibits many of the same ...

Are cookies and chips the new cigarettes? And soda, breakfast cereals and ice cream the new opioids? In his new book, “Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine: The New Science of Achieving a Healthy Weight” ...

For those battling food addiction, popular weight-loss medications offer hope but not complete solutions. Understanding the complex nature of this condition reveals why a multifaceted treatment plan ...