Posts about "addiction"

Researchers at Scripps Research have uncovered a small brain region, the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus, that becomes overstimulated in response to alcohol's effects on withdrawal symptoms. This discovery sheds light on why people may relapse, as their brains associate alcohol with relief from stress and anxiety.

New research reveals that Generation X women are significantly more inclined to be addicted to ultra-processed foods than previous generations, potentially due to aggressive marketing of diet foods in the 1980s. This addiction is associated with poor health outcomes, including weight issues and social isolation, and poses a looming threat for future generations.