A neuroscientist explains how highly processed foods may be key to “food addiction.” She also reveals some solutions ...

You know that moment. You’ve just eaten a perfectly satisfying meal, sworn off junk food for the millionth time, and then BAM—suddenly you’re daydreaming about chocolate cake or plotting a midnight ...

Ever feel “too full” for dinner but somehow have room for dessert? Here’s the science: stomach stretching, brain reward ...

Studies show that meals rich in protein increase satiety and reduce the urge to snack on calorie-dense, nutrient-poor foods ...

When we think of foods that are good for our brain, we naturally gravitate towards fruits, vegetables, nuts, and good fats.

A new brain imaging study reveals how ultra-processed foods reshape appetite circuits, raising concerns that these everyday products could be rewiring our eating habits from the inside out. Study: ...

Researchers have recently uncovered new insights into how the brain’s reward system functions in individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its relationship with psychological ...

Researchers have discovered a fascinating new link between the gut and the brain: swallowing nutritious food causes the release of the feel-good chemical serotonin. The findings open the door to ...

I was a third-year medical student at Northwestern on my ICU rotation the first time I saw a dopamine drip. The patient was pale and motionless, his blood pressure dropping by the minute despite large ...