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May 14 2026HEALTH

Walking 8, 500 steps daily helps keep weight off longer

Research shows that hitting about 8, 500 daily steps can help people hold onto weight loss for months. A fresh review of 18 studies with nearly 4, 000 adults found those averaging 8, 500 steps a day kept off about 3. 3% of their lost weight after ten months. Each extra thousand steps added more prot

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May 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Self-driving trucks hit the road while shipping struggles to keep up

Trucks without drivers are no longer just a futuristic idea—they’re actually hauling goods now. These trucks mostly stick to the same routes, moving freight back and forth like a bus system for cargo. But while the tech gets real, the shipping world is fighting tough times. Drivers are hard to find,

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May 12 2026HEALTH

Weight loss drugs spark unfair bias

Weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have helped many people shed pounds, but a hidden cost might be waiting. New research shows people often judge those who use these drugs more harshly than those who lose weight through diet and exercise. In one study, over 1, 300 participants ranked a

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May 11 2026HEALTH

Weekly Weight Gain and Baby Growth: How Long the Effect Lingers

Pregnancy weight gain can influence how a baby grows, but scientists have not always known when the impact shows up. Researchers studied the link between a mother’s weekly weight gain and how much her baby grows in that same week. They discovered that the effect of gaining weight does not happ

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May 11 2026HEALTH

Steps That Really Keep the Pounds Away

Walking is good for health, but how many steps a day do you really need to keep the weight off? A recent study shows that 8, 500 steps a day is enough to stay lean after dieting. The idea of walking ten thousand steps came from a 1960s ad in Japan, not science. Researchers looked at people

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May 09 2026SPORTS

What Makes Up Sean Brady’s Background?

Sean Brady grew up in Philadelphia’s Burholme neighborhood, where he balanced school with a passion for mechanics. Initially training in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he never expected MMA to become his career path. Fast forward a few years, and he’s now a top welterweight contender in the UFC.

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May 09 2026SPORTS

Why top fighters are switching up weight classes

For years, UFC fighters have debated whether moving up a weight class makes sense. The middleweight division is packed with elite talent, while light-heavyweight offers more space to grow. One ex-champ recently argued that the jump from 185 to 205 pounds isn’t just smart—it’s almost necessary to sta

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May 07 2026HEALTH

Healthy habits in Mexico get a cost check

Mexico’s public health system tried something new with the Lose Weight, Gain Life program. It wasn’t just about handing out diet tips. The real goal was to teach people how to build habits that stick—like cooking quick meals or choosing water over soda. Before rolling it out everywhere, officials wa

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May 05 2026HEALTH

Walking more to weigh less: How daily steps add up over a year

Experts have long linked extra weight to serious health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes, yet finding simple, sustainable ways to lose it remains tough. Walking more often is one of the easiest steps people can take, and research shows it works better than many realize. Most past studi

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May 03 2026FINANCE

How a big oil trader is shaking up an old London market

A major oil trading company is taking legal action against a historic London organization that sets shipping rates. The company claims it lost hundreds of millions of dollars because the organization’s pricing system was rigged. This legal battle is exposing how a centuries-old market still controls

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