Researchers link 'obesity gene' to hunger hormone

Researchers have further unraveled how a version of a gene linked to obesity risk causes people to gain weight – it makes them more likely to feel hungry after a meal and to prefer high-calorie foods.



via L.A. Times - Health http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/features/health/~3/rdm5Gs4f5Js/la-sci-sn-obesity-gene-ghrelin-20130716,0,4988828.story