The Brain's Craving Center Discovered | Science News

New research has pinpointed the lateral septum as a key “craving center” in the brain, influencing urges for food, alcohol, and drugs. Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, originally for diabetes and weight loss, are now revealing how GLP-1 hormone activity directly reduces cravings by targeting this region—offering fresh hope for addiction treatments and reshaping our understanding of reward pathways beyond dopamine. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/605e4b7b220c7595