FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 9, 2022·4 min readHighly Processed Foods Can Be Considered Addictive Like Tobacco ProductsBased on the criteria set for tobacco addiction, a new study reports that highly-processed foods can be addictive.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·July 26, 2022·3 min readFeeling Addicted to Food? Your Parents’ Drinking Habits May Impact Your RiskHaving a parent who experiences alcohol addiction increases the risk a person will become addicted to highly processed foods, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 9, 2022·4 min readKey Epigenetic Markers in Vulnerability to Developing Food Addiction IdentifiedCommon epigenetic markers associated with food addiction have been identified.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 16, 2019·4 min readYour brain on sugar: What the science actually saysFrom reducing memory capability to increasing the risk of diabetes and obesity, researchers investigate how sugar affects the brain and body.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 22, 2015·2 min readHighly Processed Foods Linked to Addictive EatingA new study confirms highly processed foods are capable of triggering addictive eating behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 24, 2013·2 min readPleasure Response From Chocolate: You Can See it in the EyesAccording to a new study, the brain's pleasure response to tasting food may be measured through the eyes by using ERG.Read More
