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obesity epidemic
Coverage of obesity epidemic in the Nexus archive.
- Drinking alcohol may influence cravings for certain foods in a surprising way, study suggests
A study from the University of Sydney suggests that alcohol consumption may increase cravings for savory foods by influencing hormone levels, particularly FGF21, which shifts preferences toward umami flavors and away from sweet. This effect, combined with diets high in ultra-processed savory foods, could lead to overeating and contribute to the obesity epidemic.