A new study shows how dysfunctional packaging of the neurotransmitter dopamine triggers toxic processes in neurons—and how ...

Either way, intense or extended periods of stress eating can leave you feeling rough: “You feel very sluggish, you feel tired, you feel bloated, you may be having digestive issues, [or] your skin may ...

After feeding mice with high blood sugar a keto diet, which is high in fat and low in carbohydrates, researchers saw the diet ...

The parallels between ultraprocessed foods and tobacco raise concerns about addiction and health risks, urging policymakers to implement effective regulations.

You might notice that, shortly after you’ve consumed something high in sugar, you experience what’s commonly known as a ...

Neuroscience research confirms that ultra-processed foods — especially engineered novelty products like Coca-Cola-flavored ...

Ultra-processed foods engineered with precise ratios of sugar, salt, and fat activate the same dopamine pathways as nicotine ...

“In the past, if I had lost weight, I got a self-esteem boost, which is almost like dopamine. It makes you crave sex more,” ...

The overconsumption of ultra-processed foods impacts many Americans and drives annual spending habits. One survey found that roughly 67 percent of Americans use snacks and treats to lift their mood.

What can a honey bee tell us about human learning? According to researchers at Virginia Tech and Arizona State University, more than you might think. Their findings, published in Science Advances on ...

“Brand mash-ups like Coca-Cola-flavored Oreos or Oreo-flavored Coca-Cola stimulate human curiosity for new products all while leveraging the familiarity of popular brands,” scientists wrote this month ...