who consume more sugar and sugar substitutes than any other age group. “Are these substances leading to changes in the developing brains of children who are at risk for obesity? The brain is ...

Sugar substitutes are readily available in restaurants throughout the country — but they may be confusing the brain and make people "feel" hungrier than they really are, a new study suggests.

The sugar substitute might spur on a person’s appetite and feelings of hunger, potentially leading them to overeat, according to results published March 26 in the journal Nature Metabolism.

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Sucralose, a popular sugar substitute, may increase appetite and cravings, a new study shows. Drinking a sucralose-sweetened beverage led to increased activity in the hypothalamus, a part of the ...