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Chinese Zoo Gives Up on Helping Obese Leopard Lose Weight

Despite promises to improve the leopard's diet, exercise, and living conditions, the zoo reported no weight loss. Officials cited the leopard's advanced age (16 years old, equivalent to 60-70 human years) and limited space as contributing factors to its obesity. The zoo's decision to halt weight loss efforts has sparked debate about animal welfare and the challenges of caring for aging animals in captivity. While some critics argue that the zoo should have done more to address the leopard's weight, others recognize the difficulties in changing the habits of an older animal.

Could Lactose Intolerance Be All in Your Head?

Getty Images Most people who suffer from the telltale symptoms of bloating, gas, gut pain and nausea after consuming milk believe they have lactose intolerance. But a new Italian study suggests that only a third of such patients actually do. For many others, the symptoms may be a manifestation of a psychiatric condition. Led by Dr. Guido Basilisco, a researcher in the gastroenterology unit of IRCCS-Ca Granda in Milan, scientists examined 102 people, 77 of whom were women.

Demola Adedoyin explains why his dad, Dr Samuel Adedoyin resisted the idea of acting

The 'October 1' star, however said his father had a good intention for resisting his incursion into the world of movies. " I think his heart was pure about it, he wants me to be okay but just didn't understand it, that is all," he told Pulse. ADVERTISEMENT The 'King Of Boys' actor said his dad resisted the idea of him going into acting because he probably didn't understand the whole idea.

Florence Ajimobi misses her husband

She made the call while playing host to a delegation of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Oyo State on Saturday evening at her Oluyole residence in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the delegation led by the council Chairman, Alhaji Ademola Babalola, had visited to celebrate the Sallah with the family of the late former governor. Ajimobi urged Nigerians to use the opportunity of the Sallah to forgive each other and review their lives, saying the greatest gift for anyone was to make eternity.

Here are Africa's most popular artists across continent; Burna Boy tops lists

The Afrobeat scene continues to dominate the airwaves, with heavyweights like Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid leading the charge. Davido, known for his infectious hits and charismatic stage presence, remains a powerhouse in the Nigerian music industry. Here's a breakdown of Africa's most popular artists by location: United Kingdom: ADVERTISEMENT United States: ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Anselmo Ralph East Africa: Diamond Platnumz ADVERTISEMENT Fally Ipupa Caribbean: ADVERTISEMENT

Here's why you should start greeting your students at the door

It was an interesting thing to see in a Nigerian school but some people accused the teacher of stealing the idea. They said someone had done it before in the United States of America. Yes, in 2016, there was a viral video of Barry White Jr, a 5th-grade teacher in America, welcoming his students with different handshakes into the classroom. The whole world commended White for his inspiring effort, and it didn't take long to see viral videos of some other teachers in other parts of the world greeting their students the same way White did.

How I Knew It Was Time to Stop Drinking

When I quit drinking, I felt done—very sad, but very done. But was I an “alcoholic”? I quit drinking years before the word “alcoholism” was tossed out of the accepted recovery vernacular and replaced by the less judgy terms “substance use disorder” or “alcohol use disorder” which cover mild, moderate, and severe addiction, making it more inclusive for people like me who couldn’t wrap their heads around the “A” word. The word “alcoholic” has a certain finality to it, like being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or finding out you’re color-blind.

How Serbia Produces Basketball Players Like Nikola Joki

Miloslav Ćuk hasn’t slept properly in six weeks. Ever since the NBA playoffs started, he’s been watching every Denver Nuggets game he can, most of which start at 2:30 a.m. in Serbia. For Serbians, this year’s playoffs are especially exciting since one of their own, the two-time MVP Nikola Jokić, has led the Nuggets to the NBA finals for the first time in his career. “Because it’s so early I have to put my headphones on, and I’m biting my face quietly when I’m too excited so that I don’t scream and wake everybody up,” says Ćuk, who also hosts a podcast called Serbian Corner on the American Denver sports media network, DNVR.

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