Can’t put down that bag of potato chips? Science says it’s not you, it’s the junk food. Ultra-processed foods, or UPFs, are just as addictive as nicotine, cocaine or heroin, experts say — and more ...

You're favorite guilty pleasure snack may be just as addictive as cigarettes or heroin, a new study reveals. An analysis of 281 studies in 36 countries, published in the British Medical Journal this ...

The question has generated controversy among scientists. Here’s what we know. By Alice Callahan Over the last decade or so, research has revealed a clear pattern: People tend to overeat ultraprocessed ...

Recreational cannabis isn't legal in Texas, but with more than 7,000 registered hemp shops in business, Texans are consuming it. Despite efforts by the state to reform certain THC laws, the drug is ...

BOSTON - A new study finds that ultra-processed foods could be as addictive as smoking. Ultra-processed foods include those high in carbohydrates and fats like candy, ice cream, and potato chips.