UTMB Researchers: Brain chemical increases cravings for fatty foods

KHOU, January 23, 2019

UTMB researchers say people trying to lose weight want to avoid fatty foods, but a chemical in the brain that regulates food intake increases cravings for these foods and can lead to overeating. The researchers plan to develop a drug to help fight the cravings. “While our findings are only the first step in a long process from scientific lab to doctor’s office, we are planning to develop new drugs to help curb those cravings,” said UTMB’s Jonathan Hommel.