Scientists discover a brain mechanism that triggers continued sugar cravings post-meal, linked to obesity.

Researchers have found that a brain mechanism, dubbed the "dessert stomach," triggers sugar cravings even after eating. This mechanism, involving POMC neurons, releases endorphins, creating a reward sensation and encouraging continued sugar consumption past satiety in both mice and humans. This discovery could lead to new treatments for obesity by combining drugs that block opiate receptors with appetite-suppressant therapies.

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