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New life sciences study findings have been reported by L. Passamonti and co-researchers
March 10th, 2009
"Eating is not only triggered by hunger but also by the sight of foods. Viewing appetizing foods alone can induce food craving and eating, although there is considerable variation in this ''external food sensitivity'' (EFS)," investigators in Cosenza, Italy report. "Because increased EFS is associated with overeating, identifying its neural correlates is important for understanding the current epidemic of obesity. Animal research has identified the ventral striatum, amygdala, hypothalamus, medial prefrontal and premotor cortices as key interacting structures for feeding. However, it is unclear whether a similar network exists in humans and how it is affected by EFS....
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-03-10)
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