Brain’s Wiring, Not Lack of Willpower, May Drive Obesity: Study

Brain’s Wiring, Not Lack of Willpower, May Drive Obesity: Study

June 6, 2022 – “You want fries with that?” How you answer that question may have less to do with willpower than you might think. Virginia Tech scientists are taking a deep dive into the brain chemistry that drives cravings for unhealthy fatty foods. Their goal: To find out if the nation’s ever-expanding waistline has … Read more

Study Sees Strong Links Between Depression and Crohn’s, Colitis

Study Sees Strong Links Between Depression and Crohn’s, Colitis

By Robert Preidt HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, June 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — New research points to a compelling interplay between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and depression. IBD includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In addition to the physical pain that these illnesses can inflict upon sufferers, the new study showed that patients face a … Read more

Delhi weather: Mercury stays above 45 degrees in many parts of National Capital

Delhi weather: Mercury stays above 45 degrees in many parts of National Capital

There was no let-up in the heat wave that has gripped the national capital, with the mercury staying above the 45-degree Celsius mark in many areas on Monday. Weather experts said a fresh western disturbance may bring some relief on the weekend. At the Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi’s base station, the maximum temperature settled at 43.5 … Read more