Can You Actually Be Addicted to Ultra-Processed Snacks? Here’s What the Science Says
Ultra-processed foods like soda and hotdogs might taste good, but can you really be hooked on them? That’s one of the questions at the center of a new, first of its kind lawsuit that claims ultra-processed foods are addictive, raising questions about how these products impact our brains. The lawsuit was filed in Philadelphia by […]
How Ultra-Processed Foods Can Hurt Your Muscle Health—Even If You Work Out
A diet rich in ultra-processed foods has been linked with a host of health issues, including the risk of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Now, a new study has found that routinely consuming these items could affect another aspect of health: muscle quality. The research, presented Dec. 4 at the Radiological Society […]