Ultra-processed food IS addictive, scientists confirm - as first-of-its-kind study reveals how consuming it 'rewires' the brain

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Ultra-processed food IS addictive, scientists confirm - as first-of-its-kind study reveals how consuming it 'rewires' the brain

Tuesday 21st October 2025, 12:16PM

Ultra processed foods have long been linked to obesity, heart disease, and dementia but now scientists say they could physically alter the brain, perpetuating a vicious cycle of overeating.

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