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  "path": "/scientists-just-found-why-you-suddenly-lose-your-appetite-when-sick/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-25T16:00:24.000Z",
  "site": "https://scitechdaily.com",
  "tags": [
    "Biology",
    "Immunology",
    "Parasites",
    "UCSF"
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  "textContent": "Scientists finally cracked the mystery of why infections kill your appetite—and it all starts with hidden gut cells talking to your brain. Anyone who has gone through a severe stomach illness knows the experience. Your appetite disappears and often stays low even after the worst symptoms pass. For millions of people worldwide living with chronic [...]",
  "title": "Scientists Just Found Why You Suddenly Lose Your Appetite When Sick"
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