Study suggests a link between junk food and disrupted brain function
The mechanism that fatty foods sparks on neural activity could not only lead to overeating, but also to obesity, study reveal.
Sun Feb 05 2023
Feeling lazy about everything? You could be in 'goblin mode'
Goblin mode is all about staying at home in old pajamas and subsisting mainly on junk food.
Sun Apr 17 2022
Junk food is king on the social networks
When it comes to food, celebrities are likely to highlight junk food on their social network accounts, study shows.
Sat Jan 22 2022
Study: Junk food promotion is a staple of 'kidfluencer' videos on YouTube
It was concerning to see that kid influencers are promoting a high volume of junk food in their YouTube videos.
Thu Oct 29 2020
Junk food linked to age marker in chromosomes: Study
People who eat a lot of industrially processed junk food are more likely to exhibit a change in their chromosomes linked to ageing.
Sun Sep 06 2020
Mexico's new warning labels on junk food meet supersized opposition from U.S., EU
The United States, European Union, Canada and Switzerland, home to some of the world's biggest food companies, have pressed Mexico to delay upcoming health warnings on processed food and drinks.
Wed Aug 12 2020
India's Kerala imposes 'fat tax' on junk food
This is a bid to counter the rising cases of obesity.
Sat Jul 09 2016
Junk food and fat can cause similar damage to the body as type 2 diabetes finds new study
A new study published this week has found that junk food can cause the same damage to the kidneys as Type 2 diabetes.
Wed May 11 2016
Comprehensive analysis adds to mounting evidence for reducing kids' exposure to junk food ads
New analysis from the University of Liverpool, UK, has added to the growing body of evidence that suggests junk food advertising really does lead children to eat more.
Sun Jan 31 2016
An apple before shopping keeps junk food on the shelf
Eating an apple upon entering the grocery store led to shoppers buying 25 percent more fruits and vegetables than those who did not, a study found.
Sun May 03 2015
Healthy buzzwords on junk food labels trick consumers - Study
Researchers say health-related euphemisms on food products convey a false sense of health.
Tue Jun 17 2014
Does junk food make you lazy?
A diet rich in processed foods and fat -- and the extra weight that comes along with it -- may actually cause fatigue, a lack of motivation and decreased performance.
Tue Apr 08 2014
Cutting out TV may improve kids' snacking habits - Study
A new study has found that watching TV leads to an increased consumption of junk food due to tempting commercials.
Sun Mar 30 2014
Pregnant women on junk food diets risk junk food addict babies
A new study suggests that a fatty, sugary diet by a pregnant woman may make your child a junk food addict.
Sun Mar 03 2013