Brain scans reveal how we react to milkshakes

NCT ID NCT04522947

First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looked at brain activity in 187 young adults when they expected and tasted a milkshake. Using MRI scans, researchers measured how certain brain areas involved in reward responded to the tasty drink. The goal was to understand brain patterns that might make some people more likely to gain weight.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    Lincoln, Nebraska, 68588, United States

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