Brain scans reveal why you can't resist a snack, even when you're full
Medical Xpress
March 1, 2026
Research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) may finally explain why we still reach for the cookie jar, even when we're full. A new study reveals that the human brain continues to respond to tempting food cues even after we've eaten enough. The findings are published in the journal Appetite.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 3/1/2026