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Why Some People Can’t Stop Eating: Scientists Discover Unique Brain Circuit Linked to BMI


A newly identified link between two brain areas could influence eating behavior control. A recent study reveals that weaker connections between brain areas related to smell and behavior motivation are associated with higher BMI, suggesting these pathways influence eating habits and the perception o

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