People who are compulsive eaters show similar activity in the same brain regions as people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Addiction to food is a biologically driven process linked with reward ...

Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered a specific brain circuit that triggers repetitive and compulsive behaviors, overriding natural rewards like food or social interaction. () ...

What comes to mind when you read the word "addiction?" Does it make you think of repetitive use of alcohol and drugs despite negative consequences? Or do you think of shopping, sexual activity, video ...

In today's digital age, the accessibility and widespread availability of pornography has raised concerns about its impact on individuals and relationships. "Porn addiction" has become a growing ...

Many people associate addiction with things like alcohol, caffeine, or video games. These are the habits most of us ...

Overeaters need practical and emotional support. For 29-year-old Sydney artist Samantha B* a typical day's eating goes something like this: Weetbix and fruit for breakfast, a wholegrain roll with ...

Caitlin Moran's personal essay "I Know Why the Fat Lady Sings," calls compulsive overeating "the most pointlessly secret of miseries" for women. Her words continue to make the Facebook, Twitter, and ...