A short-term junk food binge may be fun, but researchers have shown that it can alter the brain in ways that remain, ...

Adolescents distracted by phones or social media during meals consume significantly more ultra-processed foods and have lower ...

About 23% of food stamp dollars go to purchase items like soda, candy, desserts and salty snacks. That contributes to higher obesity rates.

To make snacking a healthy habit, try combining a carbohydrate source (whole grain, fruit, or yogurt) with a healthy protein or fat.

Just a few days of eating a diet high in saturated fat could be enough to cause memory problems and related brain inflammation in older adults, a new study in rats suggests.

Conscious eating takes work ... “There’s a reason why people turn to junk food when they need comfort,” says Chantal. “It’s nostalgic, indulgent, and feels like a warm embrace.

Erin Davis/Axios Visuals Some Trump administration officials citing health concerns are looking to remove "junk food" from a federal food assistance program serving more than 41 million Americans. The ...

A 12-year-old boy from Massachusetts became permanently blind due to nutritional deficiencies that affected his eye health.

Eating junk food could harm the memory and may ... brain chemical crucial for learning, say scientists. People whose diets are high in fat and sugar could unwittingly be harming their minds.

Gradually facing fears tied to persistent, distressing thoughts about eating, body size, and shape is essential for ...

Ever wondered why you can't stop craving junk food? It's not just about taste—it's brain chemistry! Discover how unhealthy eating messes with your mind ... Too much sugar and fat dull the hippocampus, ...