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May 18 2026HEALTH

Understanding postpartum depression: More than just hormonal shifts

New moms often face tough emotional challenges after giving birth, with around 10 to 15% experiencing postpartum depression (PPD). For years, experts pointed to sudden drops in hormones like estrogen and progesterone as the main cause. But recent research shows it’s not that simple. Hormonal changes

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May 18 2026FINANCE

Tech Stocks Get a Boost: What Two Analysts Say About These Companies

Two tech companies just caught the attention of stock analysts, and their reactions are worth noting. Megaport saw a price target of $18. 40 from Jefferies, even though its shares were trading at $7 last week. That’s a big jump if it happens. The same firm also gave Megaport a thumbs-up earlier this

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May 18 2026CELEBRITIES

Jessica Alba shows off fitness routine after hitting the gym

At 45, Jessica Alba is still breaking a sweat and sharing the results. The actress and entrepreneur posted a gym selfie right after a tough workout, looking tired but proud. She wore her usual gym gear – a gray sports bra with white trim and matching leggings – and stood against a simple backdrop. H

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May 18 2026CRYPTO

How Smart Money Piles Into XRP Without a Price Jump

Behind the scenes, big investors are quietly buying XRP through special funds known as spot ETFs. Last month, these funds pulled in over $94 million—beating April’s $81 million and marking the highest monthly total since last December. The three largest funds—Bitwise’s, Canary’s, and Franklin Temple

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May 18 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Exchange Throws Red Flag After Big Money Vanishes

A crypto trading system called THORChain, known for letting people swap coins across different blockchains without wrapping tokens, hit the brakes over the weekend after hackers made off with about $11 million. A vault that holds coins for trading was cracked open, and money flowed out to unknown wa

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May 18 2026FINANCE

What’s really behind IIFL Finance’s stock price and future outlook?

IIFL Finance closed last week at INR464. 85 per share, but one analyst isn’t convinced it’s time to buy. Bhaskar Basu, who follows financial stocks like HDB Financial and Muthoot Finance, kept a Hold rating and set a target of INR520. 00. That’s a nearly 12% jump from the current price. But is this

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May 18 2026BUSINESS

Company Gets Another Green Light from Stock Experts

A major financial firm just confirmed its confidence in a big Chinese lifestyle company. The firm raised its forecast for the company’s future stock price to roughly HK$63. 60 per share, suggesting now might be a good time to buy. Other analysts seem to agree, with most marking the company as a soli

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May 18 2026LIFESTYLE

A quiet town where old Hawaii meets the waves

Hanalei sits where the river greets the ocean, not far from towering waterfalls. Unlike busy tourist spots, this place keeps things simple. Small shops and food stands line the streets instead of chain stores. The town still feels like a farming village, even as visitors arrive. The bay’s wooden pie

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May 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Strong Keys from Heat‑Proof Diamond

Scientists have found a way to make secure encryption keys that keep working even when the temperature jumps from normal room levels up to 700 °C. The trick uses a special kind of diamond called nitrogen‑incorporated ultrananocrystalline diamond, or n‑UNCD for short. Inside this material are t

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May 17 2026HEALTH

Living Alone, Feeling Lonely and How It Might Spark Gut Problems

In recent years, more people have noticed that feeling isolated or lonely can affect their health in surprising ways. One condition that has caught scientists’ attention is irritable bowel syndrome, a common digestive disorder that can make life uncomfortable and stressful. Researchers looked at a

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