A hormone called ghrelin makes you hungry … and happy

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When we feel hungry, our bodies actually get a boost from a hunger hormone called ghrelin. New research in mice suggests that ghrelin’s primary purpose is actually stress relief. Hunger is a side-effect. Guest: Dr. Michael Lutter, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

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