Occasional treats are part of a balanced life, but experts warn that some children develop problematic relationships with junk food. Signs like intense cravings, loss of control ...

When faced with a family friend who is letting his phone affect his life and relationship, I got a wake-up call about being addicted to a phone.

Alcohol has also been linked to dementia, accelerated brain shrinkage, memory loss, and cognitive decline. Despite the alcohol industry's claims otherwise, it is not a healthy beverage and it's not a ...

Sex and love addiction isn’t an official diagnosis, but mental health experts say it can have serious real life consequences.

Study finds 1 in 8 older adults meet criteria for food addiction, rates higher than alcohol or tobacco. Women 50–64 are most affected.” ...

“One key sign is intense craving beyond hunger. So, the child fixates on specific foods (such as crisps or sweets) and becomes distressed if denied access,” highlights Dr Manpreet Dhuffar-Pottiwal, ...

“One key sign is intense craving beyond hunger. So, the child fixates on specific foods (such as crisps or sweets) and becomes distressed if denied access,” highlights Dr Manpreet Dhuffar-Pottiwal, ...

Like Butterfield, the 41-year-old West Valley City mom became addicted to kratom, an herbal supplement that has been called “gas station heroin” because over time — sometimes not much time — it can ...

In May, Alberta passed the "Compassionate Care Act", a new law giving police, family members, and doctors the right to request treatment for addicts if they pose harm to themselves or others. And that ...

Looking at our downtown, we can easily see the power of social fragmentation and mass dislocation on our streets.

A "stress coach" smart patch can help people struggling with addiction or alcoholism manage anxiety and cravings, lowering the risk of relapse, a study shows.

If you enjoy your coffee with sugar, it may be time to rethink your choices. While the beverage gives you a temporary energy boost and elevates your mood, it does more harm than good to your body. Dr ...