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Feb 07 2026HEALTH

New Weight‑Loss Strategy Before Hernia Surgery

GLP‑1 drugs, known for helping people lose weight, are now being tested as a pre‑surgery aid for patients with abdominal hernias. Obesity is a major hurdle for surgeons because it raises the chance of hernia problems and makes recovery harder. Researchers are exploring whether giving these med

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Feb 07 2026HEALTH

Perks Aren’t Enough to Cut Workplace Stress

A new study shows that giving employees extra benefits does not lower their stress levels. The research looked at workers in 22 countries, from the Americas to Asia and Africa. It found that stress is higher than ever. The report says many companies add perks like gym memberships or free lunches. T

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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Prediction Markets Find Their Place in Super Bowl Betting

Prediction markets are stepping into the spotlight as the biggest football game of the year approaches. These platforms let people buy and sell contracts that pay off based on outcomes, offering a new way to gauge public sentiment about the game. Instead of placing traditional bets on teams, user

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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Frank Del Duca: Soldier, Bobsled Star and Flag‑Bearer Extraordinaire

Frank Del Duca is a U. S. Army sergeant who also races on the world’s icy tracks as a top‑ranked bobsled pilot. In February 2026 he carried the American flag at the opening ceremony in Milan, becoming the first bobsledder to do so in seventy years. He began his sporting life as a state champion s

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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Maximising Drive Power: The Hidden Role of Ground Reaction and Pressure Paths

The drive, fairway woods and long irons are the tools many golfers rely on to send the ball far. Researchers have zeroed in on two key elements that can lift a player’s clubhead speed (CHS): how the body pushes back against the ground and where the centre of pressure moves during the swing. Gr

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Feb 07 2026RELIGION

Research, Religion and Health: A Fresh Look at Reviews and Scales

The journal issue opens with a collection of systematic reviews and bibliometric studies that cover a wide range of topics at the intersection of faith and health. These reviews act like shortcut maps, helping scientists, doctors and ethicists quickly spot the most important findings in a crowded fi

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Feb 07 2026RELIGION

AI Meets Faith: New Ways and Old Worries

The year 2024 saw a pastor in California create a personal AI that turns his sermons into study guides for church groups. He believes the technology helps people grow spiritually and build community, saying that AI is part of a bigger plan. Meanwhile, an atheist in Idaho found comfort in a chatbo

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Feb 07 2026HEALTH

Balancing Faith and Medicine: How Muslim Doctors Handle End‑of‑Life Care in the UK

Muslim health workers in Britain face a unique set of ethical puzzles when caring for patients at the end of life. Their professional duties pull them toward NHS guidelines, while their personal faith urges them to follow Islamic teachings on death and dying. A recent study captured the voices of 76

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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Wang Cong: A Chinese Fighter’s Journey to the UFC

Born in Dalian, China, on May 15, 1992, Wang Cong grew up in a city known for its maritime trade and sports culture. Her early years were marked by participation in national teams, where she honed skills that would later earn her gold medals at the World Wushu Championships and the Asian Games. A

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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Farid Basharat: From Refugee Camp to UFC Ring

Farid Basharat, now 28, grew up in a world torn apart by war. Born in Afghanistan’s Paktia province in 1997, his family fled the civil conflict and first found shelter in Pakistan. Later they moved to England, where Farid spent his childhood among other refugees. He began training in Taekwondo at a

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