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The jury is out on whether junk food is addictive, but there is clear evidence that a diet high in ultra-processed fare is linked to several diseases.

Five fascinating brain changes that happen in the first five minutes of falling in love. An expert psychologist explains the ...

Chris and Paul Weitz talked about Season 1 of the acclaimed Apple TV+ series and the challenges of being a responsible human ...

Animal studies support that theory. GLP-1 drugs reduce inflammation in the brain and interfere with reward pathways linked to ...

A "housing-first" approach to addressing homelessness and addiction can reduce the likelihood of fatal overdoses and lower ...

A new study, published in Addiction, shines a light on how industries associated with health harms-such as tobacco, fossil ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom, fresh off a trip to South Carolina to test his political appeal ahead of a likely presidential run, ...

The intense highs and devastating lows of a relationship with a narcissist aren't just emotionally draining—they can ...

This commentary is by Ed Baker of Burlington. He has lived experience as a person with drug addiction. He is a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers, retired from a career in the substance ...

A group of Baltimore students spent a week learning the ins and outs of forensic science from Baltimore City police.

Dozens of outstanding criminal defense lawyers in this state are simply maxed out — and paid at rates that are less than half ...