Stress makes you crave sugar: Study
Hormones in the body get stimulated when an individual feels worried or anxious have been found in taste cells that identify bitter, pungent and sweet flavors. According to Dr. Rockwell Parker, who is a chemical ecologist, hormones glucocorticoids tend to work directly on taste receptor cells when... read more »
Stomach bacteria may protect against obesity
Your stomach bacteria may be behind your lean figure! A gut bacteria responsible for most stomach ulcers may also help prevent obesity, a new study claims. The germ Helicobacter pylori is the cause of most stomach ulcers, but new research suggests that treating the bacteria is linked to weight... read more »
Photos may give false first impressions
Judging people based on their selfies on Facebook may not be a good idea, according to a new study which found that impressions from still photos of individuals could be deeply misleading. Slight variations in how an individual face is viewed can lead people to develop significantly different first... read more »
Italy’s Catholic bishops try to put brakes on speedy divorce law
ROME (RNS) Italy’s Catholic bishops have condemned a proposed law that is set to speed up divorce and do away with a three-year separation waiting period. Legislation to allow consensual divorce after six months and 12 months in contested cases was passed overwhelmingly in the lower house of... read more »
