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22 Jan
When Binge-Watching Becomes a Coping Mechanism for Loneliness
A new study finds addictive binge-watching may be an attempt to escape loneliness and improve emotions, at least temporarily.
21 Jan
Mixing Up Your Exercise Routine May Help You Live Longer
A new study finds engaging in a wide range of physical activities may lower your risk of death more than doing the same thing over and over again.
20 Jan
Why Parents Are Easing Up on Kids’ Swearing
A new national poll finds only about half of parents now say kids should never swear, and more than a third say it depends on the situation.
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 22, 2026
Study Finds Kimchi May Help Balance the Immune System
THURSDAY, Jan. 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Kimchi — the spicy, salted and fermented vegetable side dish that’s a staple of Korean cuisine — is already known for its probiotic benefits.
Now, new research suggests it may also help the immune system stay balanced, boosting defenses without causing harmful overrea... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 22, 2026
Donated Baby Formula Linked to Infant Botulism Case in Oregon
THURSDAY, Jan. 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A 10-month-old boy in Portland, Oregon, is still recovering after becoming seriously ill from infant botulism linked to recalled formula that was donated to families in need.
Ashaan Carter was hospitalized twice and now relies on a feeding tube after drinking ByHeart infant formula that was ... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 22, 2026
Study Finds Human Language Processing Mirrors How AI Understands Words
THURSDAY, Jan. 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The human brain may understand spoken language in a way that is surprisingly similar to how artificial intelligence (AI) processes words, a new study suggests.
By tracking brain activity as people listened to a spoken story, researchers found that the brain builds meaning step by step, very ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 22, 2026
Fluoridated Water Doesn't Affect Birth Weights, Study Finds
THURSDAY, Jan. 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — There’s no link between fluoridated water and lower birth weights for newborns, a large-scale U.S. study has concluded.
The results refute allegations that community water fluoridation harms fetal development, researchers wrote Jan. 20 in JAMA Network Open.
“Our fi... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 22, 2026
Advance Treatment Can Delay Onset Of Rheumatoid Arthritis By Years, Trial Data Show
THURSDAY, Jan. 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People can delay rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for several years by receiving treatment in advance using a long-standing biologic drug, a clinical trial found.
People receiving a year of abatacept (Orencia) injections had onset of rheumatoid arthritis postponed by up to four years, researchers r... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 22, 2026
Spending A Lot Of Time With AI Chatbots? You've A Higher Risk For Depression, Study Finds
THURSDAY, Jan. 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Do you find yourself spending hours chatting with AI programs like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Claude or DeepSeek?
Odds are you might be suffering from depression.
People who use AI chatbots daily are about 30% more likely to have at least moderate levels of depression, ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 22, 2026
Pharma Companies Share Blame For Opioid OD Deaths, Majority Says
THURSDAY, Jan. 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Americans might be severely divided these days, but a new study says there’s one thing everyone agrees on.
Nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. adults view opioid overdose deaths as a very serious problem, with high agreement across the political spectrum, researchers reported in JAMA Net... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 22, 2026
Heart Disease, Stroke Are Top U.S. Killers, Report Says
THURSDAY, Jan. 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Heart disease and stroke are America’s top killers, a new American Heart Association (AHA) report says.
Together, heart disease and stroke accounted for more than a quarter of all deaths in the United States in 2023, according to the 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics re... Full Page
Reema?Dbouk, MD, FACP, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine HealthDay Reporter January 22, 2026
GLP-1 Medications: A Comprehensive Overview
THURSDAY, Jan. 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — With more studies emerging, GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 medications have become well-established options for those with obesity or type 2 diabetes.
These treatments can positively affect appetite, metabolism and overall cardiometabolic health, offering a meaningful approach to long-term manage... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 21, 2026
Why Your Brain Drifts After a Bad Night’s Sleep, Scientists Explain
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Ever notice how hard it is to stay sharp after a rough night of sleep?
A recent study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience points to a surprising reason why: The brain may briefly shift into a sleep-like cleaning mode, even while you’re awake.
Researchers ... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 21, 2026
Your Nose May Decide How Bad Your Cold Gets, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Why does a cold virus knock some people flat while others barely feel it?
A new study suggests the answer may come down to what happens inside your snoot.
Researchers found that how cells in the nasal passages respond to rhinovirus, the most common cause of a cold, helps decide ... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 21, 2026
Wildfire Smoke During Pregnancy May Raise Autism Risk, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Women who breathe wildfire smoke during pregnancy, especially in late stages, may put their offspring at greater risk of autism, a new study of California births suggests.
Researchers found that exposure during the third trimester, when the fetus’ brain grows rapidly, was linked to a ... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 21, 2026
Measles Outbreak Reaches Clemson Campus as South Carolina Cases Surge
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — South Carolina’s fast-growing measles outbreak has now reached a major college campus, after health officials confirmed a case linked to Clemson University.
State health officials said a person affiliated with the university tested positive for the highly contagious virus, raising fea... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 21, 2026
'Super Agers' Have Genetic Edge For Brain Health, Study Suggests
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — So-called “super agers” have a couple of genetic advantages that help them maintain their brain health into late old age, a new study says.
These folks are less likely to harbor the gene variant most associated with late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, the APOE-ε4 gene,... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 21, 2026
Air Pollution Increases Risk Of ALS
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Prolonged exposure to air pollution appears to increase a person’s risk of ALS and other motor neuron diseases, a new study says.
Further, air pollution also appears to speed up the disease in people diagnosed with ALS, researchers reported Jan. 20 in JAMA Neurology.
&l... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 21, 2026
AI Could Make At-Home Balance Exercises More Effective
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — AI might be able to help people undergoing balance training as part of their physical rehabilitation, a new study says.
Patients wearing just four sensors — on each thigh, the lower back and upper back — can get accurate real-time, AI-driven feedback on balance exercises they&rs... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 21, 2026
Ozempic Improves Knee Replacement Outcomes Among People With Type 2 Diabetes
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Even a brief round of Ozempic can help people with type 2 diabetes have a more successful knee replacement surgery, a new study says.
Patients given Ozempic just a few months prior to their knee replacement surgery had fewer complications after the procedure, researchers recently reported i... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 21, 2026
Alcohol Tied To Suicide Risk Among Lesbian, Bisexual Women
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Drinking is linked to suicide among lesbian, gay and bisexual women, a new study says.
LGB women had a 38% higher likelihood of alcohol being involved in their death by suicide compared to heterosexual women, researchers reported Jan. 20 in JAMA Network Open.
They also were m... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 21, 2026
More Staff Means Better Health Among Nursing Home Residents, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Boosting staffing levels at nursing homes could improve the health of residents, a new study says.
Fewer residents wound up with injuries and illnesses after an Illinois program increased staff at nursing homes with Medicaid patients, researchers reported Jan. 16 in JAMA Health ForumFull Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 20, 2026
Some Popular Bottled Waters Contain Unregulated Chemicals, Researchers Say
TUESDAY, Jan. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Reaching for a bottle of water may feel like the safest way to stay hydrated. But new research suggests bottled water isn’t as pure as many people think and may contain harmful chemicals.
Researchers found dozens of chemicals in popular bottled water brands, including some chemicals tha... Full Page
