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Experiencing discrimination could increase obesity risk: research
Experiencing discrimination could lead to increased negative health outcomes including obesity, according to a new study.  Researchers found that when people were exposed to discrimination, their appetite was stimulated. The stress caused by discrimination increased cravings of unhealthy foods which in turn led to stress-related weight gain.  The study, published in Nature Mental Health, featured more than 100 participants who answered a questionnaire about the discrimination they faced in their daily lives. Then, participants were shown images of foods, such as ice cream, fruits and salad, as they underwent brain scans.  The researchers found that those who experienced high leve

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