Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Key Takeaways Cravings are intense desires for a specific food, even when you're not hungry. People with food addiction often eat in secret due to feelings ...

If a well-intentioned colleague brings in a homemade cake to celebrate a birthday, are you someone who can enjoy a slice and then move on with your day? Or are you someone who, faced with the sight, ...

Can we really be addicted to food? After all, we need food to survive. Our brains are wired to experience pleasure from eating which is what motivates us to consume enough energy—clearly a survival ...

Food is medicine. It can stabilize your sensitive system, but it can also throw it off. I’ve observed in my psychiatric practice that overeating and food addictions are common among empaths. Food ...

Food addiction is a real and serious issue that affects many individuals worldwide. Unlike other addictions, food addiction often goes unnoticed because eating is a normal part of daily life. However, ...

"Does your soul really ache for a food fix, or is there something else that will satisfy you?" That's the question Pamela Peeke, MD, poses to every patient who seeks her out for help in kicking a ...

A recent study by the University of Michigan has uncovered a startling fact: approximately 13% of adults aged 50 to 80 show signs of addiction to highly processed foods. Know this: Food addiction to ...

For those battling food addiction, popular weight-loss medications offer hope but not complete solutions. Understanding the complex nature of this condition reveals why a multifaceted treatment plan ...