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Jun 01 2026OPINION

Science labels on products could help people see hidden research behind everyday items

Everyday products hide years of research and development that most people never stop to think about. A cell phone, for example, relies on breakthroughs in physics, engineering, and computer science. Yet when people use their phones, they rarely consider the science behind the device. The same goes f

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May 30 2026FINANCE

HSA Rules for 2027: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

Starting in 2027, people saving in Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) will see slightly higher limits. Self-only plans can now accept up to $4, 500, while family plans rise to $9, 000. These adjustments follow inflation trends, meaning your money keeps up with rising costs. HSAs come with three big tax

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May 27 2026SCIENCE

Why a quick snooze at lunch might make you smarter

Science says our brains aren’t built to sprint from morning to midnight. Around 1 p. m. most people hit a low-energy dip called the circadian slump. Instead of fighting it with coffee or another screen, researchers tested whether a short nap could fix the problem. The experiment put 20 adults in a

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May 25 2026BUSINESS

Supporting Unpaid Caregivers at Work: A Global Look at Available Policies

Many people juggle jobs and unpaid care for adults. This balancing act often leads to stress and health problems. Experts now track workplace policies that help these workers. A recent review studied businesses in 53 locations worldwide. Most help comes from finance, tech, and healthcare companies.

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May 15 2026BUSINESS

Family‑Run Firm Keeps Government Benefits on Track

In a field where big investors have pushed many companies into standardised, cost‑cutting models, one small family business has stuck to its original approach. The market for managing benefits for federal contractors—cleaners, security staff, mail carriers and others—has grown increasingly comple

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May 14 2026HEALTH

Yoga Helps Ease IBS Symptoms and Boost Well‑Being

A new study tested whether a simple yoga routine could help people with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. The researchers gave 202 adults between 18 and 45 a three‑month program of yoga poses, breathing exercises, and meditation. Half of the participants practiced yoga each week while the other half

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May 12 2026FINANCE

From College Grind to Corner Office: How One Finance Worker Climbed the Money Ladder

At 29, a New York-based finance professional now pulls in $155, 000 a year as a VP of product strategy. But her path wasn’t a straight shot to the top. She started in 2018 tagging Amazon product keywords for $17 an hour—barely above minimum wage. A year later, she jumped to market research, earning

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May 10 2026HEALTH

Why coffee is getting a health upgrade (and how to drink it right)

Coffee used to get a bad rap. Doctors once warned pregnant women to avoid it and linked it to scary diseases like cancer. But those old warnings mostly came from studies that mixed up coffee with smoking—people often lit up while sipping their brew, making it hard to tell what was really causing har

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May 09 2026HEALTH

Dark Chocolate and Cholesterol: What the Science Says

The conversation around chocolate has shifted from sweet indulgence to a potential health ally, especially when it comes to heart wellness. Dark chocolate stands out because it contains the highest amount of cocoa, which brings a rich supply of flavanols and polyphenols—natural compounds that may in

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May 08 2026BUSINESS

Omada Teams Up With Lilly to Make Weight‑Loss Drugs Easier for Workplaces

Omada Health has joined forces with Eli Lilly’s Employer Connect program, stepping in as an independent manager of a new weight‑loss medication pathway. The partnership lets employers give employees access to the GLP‑1 Care Track, which covers medical checks, prescriptions and ongoing drug monitorin

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