A group of 24 male combat athletes, about 27 years old and competing at a national level, took part in a study that tested how different proteins eaten before dawn (suhoor) affect their strength and power while they fast during Ramadan. The researchers used a careful design that kept the athletes bl
In a bustling part of Boston, two very different places of worship—a Sunni Muslim mosque and a Protestant Christian church—have become the focus of a study that looks beyond the usual ways health is promoted. The research team wanted to know how members of these faith communities think about what
The Texas Senate race is heating up, but not because of the usual campaign slogans. The focus has shifted to how a state representative’s religious words are being used in politics. James Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian who won the Democratic primary against former U. S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, h
Jazzy is a lively two‑year‑old mix of Black Mouth Cur that has just moved into the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. The shelter says she loves being outside, whether it’s a walk in the woods or chasing a tennis ball. She is full of energy and enjoys toys, so a household that goes on hikes or
Early drops in kidney filtration and tiny amounts of protein in urine are now seen as red flags for future health problems. Scientists find that even small shifts in how well the kidneys clean blood can predict long‑term kidney damage and heart disease. These changes, called a mild decline in
People often think retirement is the moment they stop working, but it’s more like a long hike. Just as climbers on Everest face danger at every stage, retirees encounter risks before, during, and after they stop earning. In the early years, many focus on saving enough money, assuming that will
A person who steps away from work at 39 with a million dollars faces a very different challenge than someone who retires later. The money must stretch for more than half a century, not just 20 or 25 years. Inflation will eat into purchasing power, markets can crash when you need the money most
The latest book about Prince Harry has stirred a big reaction. An author named Tom Bower says the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, may have influenced Harry in a way that hurt his family ties. He claims Queen Camilla once told a friend that Meghan had “brainwashed” Harry, according to the writer.
BuzzFeed is facing a serious cash crunch, according to its latest earnings statement. The company admitted that it has “substantial doubt” about being able to operate for another year, citing weak liquidity and a bleak outlook for future profits. The report highlighted that the company’s cash res
Roger Federer stopped playing professional tennis in September 2022 after a doubles match at the Laver Cup. His final score added to an already shining career that earned him 103 titles. Years later, Federer’s name appears on the 2026 billionaire list with a net worth of about $1. 1 billion, accord
