New research reveals that memories of fatty and sugary foods are encoded in the hippocampus, helping explain why some cravings feel impossible to resist. HEALTH How junk food outsmarts our brains ...

The study observed chemical biomarkers in the blood and urine that can reveal how much ultra-processed foods are in the diet. Ultra-processed foods leave chemical traces in the body and scientists ...

Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said during a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) event Thursday that the Trump administration will eliminate junk food from food stamp programs.

As for the influencers spruiking junk food, they are seen as relatable and trustworthy by young people. "When influencers promote a food or drink, even subtly, it carries a lot of weight.

Dr Malavika Siddharth, Nutritionist & Co-Founder of Hello Tempayy from Bangalore says, “Junk-food advertisements tap into what kids care about the most- fun, friendship, the want to feel like an ...

More like discomfort food. A collection of four papers — published Tuesday in the journal Brain Medicine — reports a disturbing link between microplastics, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and ...

More than 1-in-10 Americans (11%) say pizza is the junk food they crave most (see full list above), with Colorado coming in as the state with the most pizza lovers—27% of Coloradans chose pizza ...

This is the most popular junk food in every state. America is known for food that is fast, fun, and fried. While traditional junk foods aren’t exactly a cornerstone of a healthy diet, enjoying ...

Junk foods are highly processed and can raise cholesterol levels, making the body more prone to illness. Here is what happens to the body when we eat junk food daily. Tap to read!

Junk foods high in sugar, salt, unhealthy fats, and preservatives can disrupt the body's hormonal balance, blood sugar levels, and gut health, all of which play a role in regulating mood and stress.

And when the food in question is greasy, fried, or sugar-loaded, it only takes a few extra bites to tip the health scale. Raj's advice is crystal clear—junk food is best enjoyed after taming hunger.

Mexico has banned junk food in schools to combat childhood obesity and diabetes, replacing unhealthy snacks with healthier options. This initiative faces enforcement challenges. Meanwhile, the U.S ...