A new study in mice shows that while brief food smells spark hunger, prolonged exposure makes them eat less. Brain circuits linking smell and appetite explain this effect.

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https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-63170-2

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[u/Any_Following_9571]

So this is another way that cooking food at home instead of eating out can help people lose weight.

[u/plinocmene]

Makes sense. Prolonged exposure says "there's plenty." Shorter exposure says "this is scarce. get it while you can."