New Research on Food Addiction Misses the Mark
A new study on food addiction focuses on the ingredients and ignores the stress.
Pondering Sugar
Sugar is so entrenched in our culture, its presence everywhere is seen or felt as a natural phenomenon, no more changeable than the weather.
Substance vs. Behavior Debate Doesn’t Abate
Can a person be said to be addicted to food? Or to eating? Those questions are still intensely discussed.
The Relationship Between Stress and Eating Disorders
Research connecting stress and eating disorders has led to treatments that improve outcomes for both.
Don’t Let Big Tobacco Mess With Your Head
The common denominator between food and tobacco, between eating and smoking, is the potential for professional persuaders to convince us to buy the products.
Is Food Addiction a Substance Use Disorder?
Scientific American interviews appetite neuroscientist Dr. Alexandra DiFeliceantonio about food addiction and eating addiction.