The normalization of the term ‘social media addiction’ may be contributing to Instagram overuse, a new study reveals (Getty Images) Social media overuse is hard to curb — and even harder to overcome ...

UPFs are made to encourage addiction and consumption and should be regulated like tobacco, say researchers ...

You may be surprised to learn that, according to AddictionHelp.com, an estimated 12% of American adults (~41 million) have ...

A new doctoral dissertation shows that gambling disorder is linked to brain networks involved in self-control and brain ...

From the we're-addicted-to-calling-habits-addictions dept.

While many people binge-watch their favorite shows, binge-watching addiction is associated with loneliness, according to a ...

A new interdisciplinary study from BYU, opens an angle of neuroimmune research that could potentially lead to better medical treatments for individuals with alcohol use disorder. This collaborative ...

According to a new study, binge-watching your favourite TV shows can shift from a normal habit toward addiction when driven ...

Having a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of developing one, too, a new ...

Digital addiction affects 25-30% of teenagers who exhibit problematic smartphone or internet use. There are mild, moderate, ...

Seven years ago, only Nevada allowed wagering on sporting events. After the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 struck down a ban on sports gambling, sports betting has spread to all but a dozen states. But a ...

Mumbai: The economic survey 2025-26 released by the union ministry of finance last week, highlighted the growing digital ...