A consensus is emerging among scientists that certain foods are addictive for some people. But questions remain about which ...

A new study claims that “ultra-processed food addiction” affects one in eight older adults. But how solid is the science ...

Gen X may be paying the price for growing up in the snack-food boom. A new University of Michigan study finds that people in ...

Researchers sound alarm on junk food addiction that is affecting 1 in 5 young women today - An ultraprocessed diet has been ...

Study finds 1 in 8 older adults meet criteria for food addiction, rates higher than alcohol or tobacco. Women 50–64 are most affected.” ...

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about food addiction. Earlier this year, I co-led a workshop with sugar addiction expert Dr. Nicole Avena and later participated in a panel discussion on the topic ...

By Deanna Neff HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Sept. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that older adults, ...

People born between 1960 and 1975 and living in high-income countries are increasingly likely to show signs of being hooked on highly processed food that they were the first generation to be exposed ...

The prevalence of ultraprocessed food addiction among older adults in the United States was 12.4%, with higher rates found among women vs men. HealthDay News — Overall, 12.4 percent of older adults ...

Dr. Peeke offers a prescription to get food addicts on the road to recovery. Sept. 24, 2012— -- Tara Costa calls herself a recovering addict, but the substance she abused was food. Costa wasn't ...

Brian of Petaluma compares his craving for food to ''a heroin addict living in the gutter.'' Susan of Santa Rosa talks about ''using food for a fix.'' They are members of FA, shorthand for Food ...

The addiction to ultraprocessed foods in older Americans is linked to health issues, with over 20% of women aged 50-64 ...