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Woman loses ability to feel hungry after stroke damages her brain

27 August 2021

A young woman who lost the sensation of hunger after a stroke may help to explain one of the most mysterious areas of the brain and lead to new treatments for obesity

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Woman loses ability to feel hungry after stroke damages her brain

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