India, Sept. 19 -- High-fat diet is generally thought to adversely impact weight and waistline. The harmful effects of a diet high in saturated fats, such as the usual fast food delicacies, like French fries, burgers, are commonly known to be detrimental to the heart, spiking bad cholesterol. But the consequences can reach deep into brain function, even memory.

A study published by the UNC School of Medicine on September 11, 2025, highlighted that fast food can 'alter' the brain's memory circuit, just within a few days. Even more shocking? These changes happen even before the traditional effects like weight gain show up.

The study examined a brain region called 'hippocampus' in mice. This region plays a very important role in both formi...