Some researchers compare the overuse of refined sugar to drug addiction. Source: Myriams-Fotos/Pixabay/Used with Permission Something happens in the brain of a drug ...

Sugar is present in almost everything that we eat – from drinks to snacks, sauces, and even foods that we consider to be “healthy.” While enjoying sugar on an occasional basis is harmless, it is an ...

A friend and I were talking the other day about our addiction to sugar and fatty comfort foods (think cookies, cake, chocolate). We do so well for a while, and then somehow find ourselves back at it, ...

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 ...

Are you or someone you know addicted to sugar? Feel the need to have that afternoon candy bar? Dr. Jonny Bowden, known as The Nutrition Mythbuster, visited the ABC7 studio to talk about how to kick ...

Whether you're looking to stop your sugar cravings or cut sugar out of your diet, these simple tricks will help you reach your goal.

Hoebel and researchers in the department of psychology and the Princeton Neuroscience Institute have demonstrated patterns of craving and relapse, the third and final stage of addiction, that had ...

What's all the hype about sugar? Why is it so bad for people? S.S., Shepherd, Mont. Let's begin with a little sugar trivia: A 20-ounce bottle of Coke contains 17 teaspoons of sugar. In colonial times, ...

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 ...

These days, sugar has become one of the most feared words in health conversations . Everywhere you turn, someone is saying ldquo;cut sugar, rdquo; ldquo;avoid sugar, rdquo; or the most recent one i ...

If you're cutting out sweets and chocolate for Lent, here's what you can expect over the next 40 days (and nights).