Protein from ancient ‘vampire fish’ could turn off brain circuits linked to addiction and anxiety

Scientists have found a way to control the human brain using a protein lurking inside a creature known as ‘vampire fish’ that has lived on Earth for hundreds of millions of years. US scientists used a protein from a lamprey, which is an ancient lineage of jawless fish similar to eel, to turn off brain circuits … Read more

Big Brother’s Daniel Hayes reveals he struggled with alcohol addiction as a teenager

‘I’m in recovery still to this day’: Big Brother ‘villain’ Daniel Hayes makes heartbreaking confession he struggled with alcohol addiction as a teenager By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:45 BST, 10 May 2021 | Updated: 09:45 BST, 10 May 2021 Big Brother housemate Daniel Hayes has made a heartbreaking confession about his … Read more

Jackie O is roasted and called a ‘b**ch’ by an American radio show for her Candy Crush ‘addiction’

Jackie ‘O’ Henderson is roasted and called a ‘b**ch’ by American radio duo Cooper Lawrence and Anthony Michaels over her Candy Crush ‘addiction’ By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:42 GMT, 22 March 2021 | Updated: 23:42 GMT, 22 March 2021 Jackie ‘O’ Henderson has been roasted by American radio duo Cooper Lawrence … Read more

Psychology: More than a THIRD of young adults report smartphone addiction symptoms, study finds

Are you addicted to your smartphone? More than a THIRD of young adults report symptoms including poor sleep and anxiety when away from their phone – regardless of how long they spend on it each day Experts from King’s College London surveyed 1,043 people aged from 18–30 They were asked about their levels of smartphone usage … Read more

Mother-of-three’s shopping addiction racked up a $140,000 debt for her family

A woman who got her family into a debt worth $140,000, has revealed how she is no longer to go into stores alone and has to ask her husband for permission to spend money. Susan Kroslak, 42, from Ohio, developed a shopping addiction in her early 20s after blowing $2,100 on her mom’s credit card in … Read more

Katy Perry declares vow to ditch ‘shopping addiction’ and only buy clothes when necessary

‘I’m aware of how wasteful I’ve been’ Katy Perry declares vow to ditch her ‘shopping addiction’ and only buy clothes when necessary in bid to help save the environment By Ryan Smith for MailOnline Published: 15:09 GMT, 30 January 2021 | Updated: 15:09 GMT, 30 January 2021 Over the years, she’s become as renowned for … Read more

Woman, 25, whose £1,000-a-year ‘addiction’ to lash extensions

A woman whose ‘addiction’ to eyelash extensions pre-lockdown caused her natural ones to fall out has claimed they’re now longer than ever thanks to a £59 serum. Alexis Canning, 25, a dancer from London, told how she used to spend around £1,000 a year on lash extensions, topping up with a new set every month. … Read more

Sinead O’Connor cancels upcoming tour dates to go into an ‘addiction programme’

Singer Sinead O’Connor has announced that she has cancelled her upcoming tour dates to enter a ‘one-year programme for trauma and addiction’ starting next week. The Irish singer, 53, took to Twitter to reveal her news on Tuesday, after saying she had ‘lost someone beloved’ and had endured a ‘traumatic six years.’ Sinead admitted she … Read more

Why texting is GOOD for your teen: Smartphone addiction may boost children’s mental health

Why texting is GOOD for your teen: Smartphone addiction may boost children’s mental health, research suggests University of California research reveals texting is not as bad as was thought Youngsters cope better with feelings if they express them with friends via text The study shows sharing emotions over text boosts moods among teenagers  By Pat … Read more

James Argent reveals he’s nearly nine months sober after tackling cocaine addiction

‘I’m not looking back’: James Argent works up a sweat in exercise clip as he reveals he’s nearly nine months sober after tackling cocaine addiction By Rianne Addo For Mailonline Published: 09:13 BST, 20 September 2020 | Updated: 09:30 BST, 20 September 2020 James Argent has revealed he’s nearly nine months sober after tackling his … Read more