Lung tumor signals may tamp down food intake

Lung tumor signals may tamp down food intake At a Glance Researchers found that a high-fat diet in mice amplifies nerve signals between certain lung cancers and the brain, leading to reduced appetite and weight loss. If confirmed in further studies, the results could inform strategies to improve nutrition and survival in certain patients with cancer. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/lung-tumor-signals-may-tamp-down-food-intake