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  "textContent": "Weight that was regained after it had been lost may be the result of persistent, biologically driven hunger, according to a study led by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher. The study's findings appear to support the theory that humans who add back lost pounds are driven to return to a higher \"set point\" weight through hyperphagia, an insatiable hunger and intense preoccupation with food.",
  "title": "After weight loss, the body keeps pulling back—and this study shows how hard"
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