Scientists warn that a diet of junk food is almost as addictive as taking a drug like heroin.
In the study, researchers found that regularly eating doughnuts, burgers and chocolate cakes can become a substitute for happiness.
Why Junk Food Increases Craving
Recent research on junk food have led scientists to equate the craving for junk food to heroin addiction, one good reason why eating junk food could make one crave for more.
Recent research on junk food have led scientists to equate the craving for junk food to heroin addiction, one good reason why eating junk food could make one crave for more.
To reach the conclusion, Dr Paul Kenny, a neuroscientist, carried out tests on rats.
The research shows how dangerous high fat and high sugar foods can be.
Fat-Rich Junk Food Reprograms Genes Linked to Type II Diabetes
A team of scientists in Sweden have warned that gorging too much on fat-rich junk food may cause drastic changes to a gene that helps muscle cells burn fat.
A team of scientists in Sweden have warned that gorging too much on fat-rich junk food may cause drastic changes to a gene that helps muscle cells burn fat.
"This is the most complete evidence to date that suggests obesity and drug addiction have common neuro-biological foundations," said Paul Johnson, Dr Kenny's work colleague.
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3 in 4 Brit Kids Unaware Of Junk Food's Health Hazards
Three-quarters of British children are unaware they are risking an early death by bingeing on junk food, says a new survey.
Three-quarters of British children are unaware they are risking an early death by bingeing on junk food, says a new survey.
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