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Fitness Trackers Fitbit, Garmin, and Others Don’t Help You Lose Weight, Says Study
Wearable fitness trackers are not an effective tool for weight loss, according to a new study.

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Hope Dawns for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients as New Drug Gets FDA Approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of a drug that treats patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

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How Does Your Favorite Fast Food Rank In Serving Antibiotic-Free Meat?
The results are out for this year’s ranking on the top 25 fast foods that are committed to serving antibiotic-free meat to consumers.

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Popeyes Served Rat Head with Chicken Meal, Woman Claims
A woman found a breaded rat head in the chicken meal they ordered at Popeyes.

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Pregnancy: Researchers Discover Two-Way Link between Depression and Gestational Diabetes
Women who go through depression during early pregnancy have an increased risk for gestational diabetes, while gestational diabetes increases the risk for postpartum depression.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.

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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.

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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
