A bite of sugar can bring a rush of positive sensations. Those feelings are sparked by a chemical called dopamine. The so-called "feel good hormone" thrives on a reward system in the brain, when ...

I never realized how much sugar was in my life, until I gave up sweets for Lent. I go on a walk and outside the grocery store I see the Girl Scouts pushing their product. I go to a friend’s birthday ...

Sugar is sweet, comforting, and everywhere, but beneath its subtle appeal lies one of the most underestimated threats to our health. Across the globe, people consuming sugar in record amounts, often ...

Credit: Getty Images Research has found that high-sugar, ultraprocessed foods can be addictive for some people. The Conversation — People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call ...

People often joke that their favorite snack is "like crack" or call themselves "chocoholics" in jest. But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could be hooked on substances such ...