"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The myth that cheese is addictive was further pushed into the public with The Cheese Trap by Neal Barnard ...

The best of us have had low moments of questioning our life decisions over a devoured bag of chips. Science says it’s not just you — it’s the food. A study led by University of Michigan professor ...

Some aged cheeses contain peptides that can trigger mild feel-good effects in the brain. Casomorphins may bind to opioid receptors, while tyrosine helps support dopamine and serotonin production. The ...

A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that certain foods may trigger addictive-like eating behaviors, particularly those that are highly processed and made for maximum palatability. Research ...