Addicted to Fat: Overeating May Alter the Brain as Much as Hard Drugs
Rats given access to high-fat foods showed some of the same characteristics as animals hooked on cocaine or heroin–and found it hard to quit even when given electric shocks By Katherine Harmon Addicted to fat eating Like many people, rats are happy to gorge themselves on tasty, high-fat treats. Bacon, sausage, chocolate and even cheesecake [...]
