Calls for cigarette-style health warnings on junk food that is ‘as addictive as heroin and cocaine’

Daily Mail – Junk food is as addictive as heroin and cocaine, scientists say. Studies show that the fat, salt and sugar rush of fast food affects has the same effect on the brain as hard drugs. The findings have led to calls for cigarette-style health warnings to be placed on boxes and wrappers – and even the suggestion that manufacturers could be sued for knowingly putting people’s health at risk. Read article

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