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

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

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