Brain’s Appetite “Control Center” Bigger In People Who Are Overweight, New Research Finds

Midriff of an overweight person. Overweight people are at greater risk of developing serious health issues such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. (Towfiqu barbhuiya via Unsplash)

The brain’s appetite “control center” is bigger in people who are overweight, according to new research.

Cambridge University scientists have shown that the hypothalamus — a key region of the brain involved in controlling hunger — is larger in the overweight and obese compared to people who are a healthy weight.