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hunger

[huhng-ger] / ˈhʌŋ gər /


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Researchers from the University of Concepción in Chile, working with colleagues at the University of Maryland, uncovered a previously unknown signaling pathway in the hypothalamus, the brain region that controls hunger and fullness.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Soleno, which develops treatments of rare diseases, is known for its Vykat XR drug to treat the extreme hunger caused by rare genetic disorder Prader-Willi syndrome.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Since then, however, the quality of his batting, consistency and hunger for tall scores at an extreme strike rate have taken centre-stage.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Covid set back the fight against hunger worldwide.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Their beautiful horns and colors could make my hunger disappear.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola