Honing in on the junk-food pyramid to rank its most harmful members, researchers from Virginia Tech have discovered that ultra-processed meats and beverages are the worst for brain health. Individuals ...

Half of the cheap-and-tasty paradigm that makes junk food so appealing is collapsing: Many of those guilty-pleasure treats aren’t so cheap anymore. More than any impact weight-loss drugs like Ozempic ...

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 your favorite treats every now and again in moderation ...

A new study from UNC School of Medicine researchers, published this week in Neuron, reveals a unique look at how junk food rewires the brain's memory hub—leading to risk of cognitive dysfunction. This ...

All of us like some sort of junk food. Yes, totally swearing-off junk foods is probably impossible but there are some junk food items that you should try to resist the most because of the immense ...

Indulging in cheeseburgers, fries and other junk foods may do more than add inches to the waistline—they could also quickly impair memory. This is the warning of a new study by researchers from the ...

Scientists discovered that high-fat junk food disrupts memory circuits in the brain almost immediately. Within just four days, neurons in the hippocampus became overactive, impairing memory. Restoring ...

(Gray News) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved waivers for 18 states that ban the use of SNAP benefits to buy certain sugary foods and drinks. The USDA has been approving SNAP ...