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Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming or dancing can act as a frontline treatment for mild depression and anxiety, researchers say. A major analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that physical activity can match, and sometimes exceed, the effects of traditional treatments in mild cases. Scientists reviewed 63 studies covering nearly 80,000 people. They found the greatest improvements among young adults and new mothers, groups considered especially vulnerable to mental health problems. Aerobic exercise that raises the heart rate delivered the strongest benefits, while resistance training and yoga also helped but to a lesser extent. Group…

Doctors say a return to traditional Nepali foods could help tackle a growing type 2 diabetes crisis. In Nepal, one in five people over 40 has the condition, while medication remains largely unaffordable. Researchers have found that diets based on lentils and rice, known as dal bhat, can reverse diabetes in many patients. A pilot study in Kathmandu helped 43% of participants achieve remission using a calorie-controlled traditional diet. An expanded trial in nearby communities has shown similar results, with about half of participants diabetes-free after four months and modest weight loss. Prof Mike Lean from the University of Glasgow…

Discord will soon require users worldwide to verify their age before accessing adult content. Users must confirm their age with a face scan or upload an official ID. The platform says it has more than 200 million monthly users. The company says the new safety system will place all users into a teen-appropriate environment by default. Discord already requires age checks in the UK and Australia to comply with online safety laws. The platform will expand the system globally from early March. Savannah Badalich, Discord’s policy head, said teen safety remains a top priority. She added that teen-by-default settings strengthen…

People who drink a few cups of tea or coffee daily show a lower risk of dementia, scientists say.A US study tracked more than 130,000 adults over up to four decades.Those who drank two to three coffees or one to two teas daily had a 15–20% lower dementia risk. Researchers published the findings in Journal of the American Medical Association.Caffeinated coffee drinkers also showed slightly less cognitive decline over time.Decaffeinated coffee showed no protective link. Lead author Yu Zhang from Harvard University said the study cannot prove cause and effect.Caffeine users may differ in other ways that protect brain health.…

The Seattle Seahawks crushed the New England Patriots with an unrelenting defensive display, winning the Super Bowl 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium. The victory marked Seattle’s second championship in franchise history. Two of the NFL’s toughest defences faced off in the season’s biggest game, and Seattle dominated from the opening snap. Briton Aden Durde became the first overseas coach to lift the league’s top prize in the United States. Dark Side Defence Steals the Spotlight Seattle’s 46-year-old defensive coordinator has built the NFL’s most feared unit, nicknamed “the Dark Side.” On Super Bowl Sunday in Santa Clara, California, the Patriots struggled…

BP faces growing pressure from shareholders as it prepares to publish full-year results this week. Analysts expect weaker profits after oil prices fell for a third straight year in 2025. Forecasts put profits at about $7.5bn, down from nearly $9bn in 2024, after crude prices dropped below $60 a barrel. Incoming chief executive Meg O’Neill must outline a clear strategy to end years of instability. Investor groups want BP to explain how it will manage spending as long-term demand for fossil fuels declines. A resolution led by the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility, backed by Nest, calls for tighter control…

Houston and surrounding suburban markets are offering relief for homebuyers as housing affordability improves. Slower rent growth and better access to homes are making it easier for renters to consider buying for the first time. After years of rising prices and tight rental markets, the Houston metro area is seeing moderate changes. Rent increases have slowed, giving households more breathing room in their monthly budgets. This improvement allows renters to save for down payments and explore homeownership opportunities that were previously out of reach. Suburban areas around Houston are also seeing gains. Rising housing inventories and slower price growth in…

A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange accidentally sent customers more than 40 billion dollars in bitcoin. The mistake briefly turned some users into multimillionaires. The company had planned to give a small reward of 2,000 won, worth about 1.37 dollars. Instead, it sent 2,000 bitcoins to customers on Friday. The platform Bithumb apologised for the error and explained the situation. The company said it quickly noticed the mistake and recovered nearly all missing tokens. It restricted trading and withdrawals for 695 affected customers within 35 minutes of the glitch. Exchange Recovers Nearly All Mistaken Bitcoin Bithumb said it retrieved 99.7 percent…

Researchers say menstrual blood testing could provide a simple alternative to cervical cancer screening.A sanitary pad with a sample strip can detect Human papillomavirus, which causes most cervical cancers. Scientists in China compared pad-collected menstrual blood with clinician-taken cervical samples.The study involved more than 3,000 women aged 20 to 54 with regular periods. Results published in BMJ showed similar accuracy between both methods.Menstrual blood detected serious cervical abnormalities with 94.7% sensitivity. Researchers said the test could improve access for women who avoid clinic screenings.Cancer Research UK welcomed the findings but urged further trials. Eve Appeal said offering screening choices could…

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening tariffs on countries that continue trading with Iran. The order does not set a fixed rate but uses 25 percent as an example. It states the tariff could apply to goods imported into the United States from any nation that directly or indirectly purchases goods or services from Iran. Trump did not comment directly on the order but stressed that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons. He spoke from Air Force One while senior US and Iranian officials held talks in Oman after weeks of escalating threats. Trump had already…