Does hot weather increase appetite? The surprising science behind your summer hunger cues
                                
                                
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                                Researchers have observed that individuals in warmer climates or seasons tend to consume fewer calories than in colder ones, revealing that hot weather does not increase appetite for most people. This counter-intuitive finding is driven by your body's complex and energy-intensive mission to regulate its internal temperature.