Crave: The Hidden Biology of Addiction and Cancer

About the Book Addiction doesn’t always kill quickly. It reshapes biology over time. In Crave, Raphael E. Cuomo, PhD, explores how modern behaviors linked to craving such as overstimulation, disordered eating, and substance use drive the same biochemical conditions that promote inflammation, immune dysregulation, and cancer. Through vivid examples and cutting-edge science, this book reveals how our habits, environments, and choices create a molecular terrain where chronic disease can thrive or recede.

About the Author Raphael E. Cuomo, PhD, is a professor and scientist at the UC San Diego School of Medicine. He is internationally recognized for his research at the intersection of cancer prevention, addiction, and public health. His work bridges molecular biology, epidemiology, and behavior to illuminate the deeper roots of chronic disease. https://raphaelcuomo.com/crave