While tasty and flavorful, unhealthy, processed foods can trap us into experiencing cravings that mirror those of addiction. In July 2022, the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging asked a national sample of adults aged between 50 and 80 about symptoms of addiction to highly processed food and looked at how these symptoms…

In January, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued its new clinical practice guideline for the evaluation and treatment of overweight and obese children and adolescents. The health of an estimated 14.4 million U.S. children and adolescents is affected by obesity and the trend is escalating. In 1963, five percent of children and adolescents were…

A ban on multibuy deals such as buy one get one free for less healthy food will be put off for a year in light of the “unprecedented global economic situation,” the UK government said on Saturday. Restrictions on free refills for soft drinks will also be delayed for a year. The restrictions, aimed at curbing the promotion…

The food giant is mounting a legal challenge against new government rules to tackle child obesity that would stop some of the company’s cereals from being prominently displayed in food stores. The new regulations come into effect in England in October and restrict the promotion of food and drink that is high in fat, salt,…

Pizza, the number one go-to on a busy night and often considered “junk food” by many. Considering it is created with a basic dough, simple tomato sauce, and calcium-filled cheese, it doesn’t necessarily have to be off limits, especially if you make it yourself. But where do all of those flat boxes of pizza that…

It may be more expedient politically to promote an increase in consumption of healthy items rather than a decrease in consumption of unhealthy items, but it may be far less effective.

Emotional, nonrational, even explosive remarks in public discourse have escalated in recent years. This is sometimes attributed to social media. But are there other influences altering communication styles? As researchers in the field of nutrition and mental health, and authors of “The Better Brain,” we recognize that many people in our society experience brain hunger that…