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·March 25, 2026·8 min read

How the Gut Tells the Brain to Stop Eating

Researchers have discovered the molecular pathway connecting the gut immune system to the brain. By mapping how tuft cells signal the vagus nerve, the study explains why parasitic infections and gut issues cause a lingering loss of appetite.

This illustration shows a brain surrounded by comfort foods.

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·February 19, 2026·8 min read

Satiety Bypass: How Cannabis Overrides the Brain’s “I’m Full” Signal

A new study reveals how cannabis hijacks the brain's hypothalamus to trigger "the munchies," offering new insights for treating medical appetite loss.

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·April 24, 2024·5 min read

Brain Circuit for Nausea-Induced Appetite Loss Discovered

Researchers identified a brain circuit that curbs eating behavior in mice when they feel nauseous. The study, focusing on the amygdala, discovered specific nerve cells activated by nausea that suppress appetite, distinct from those activated by satiety.