Study Finds Kimchi May Help Balance the Immune System

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• January 22, 2026
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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 s...

Donated Baby Formula Linked to Infant Botulism Case in Oregon

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• January 22, 2026
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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 re...

Study Finds Human Language Processing Mirrors How AI Understands Words

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• January 22, 2026
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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 stor...

Fluoridated Water Doesn't Affect Birth Weights, Study Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• January 22, 2026
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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, resear...

Advance Treatment Can Delay Onset Of Rheumatoid Arthritis By Years, Trial Data Show

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• January 22, 2026
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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 onse...

Spending A Lot Of Time With AI Chatbots? You've A Higher Risk For Depression, Study Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• January 22, 2026
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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 ...

Pharma Companies Share Blame For Opioid OD Deaths, Majority Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• January 22, 2026
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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 agreeme...

Heart Disease, Stroke Are Top U.S. Killers, Report Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• January 22, 2026
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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,...

GLP-1 Medications: A Comprehensive Overview

• Reema?Dbouk, MD, FACP, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine HealthDay Reporter
• January 22, 2026
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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 card...

Why Your Brain Drifts After a Bad Night’s Sleep, Scientists Explain

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• January 21, 2026
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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...

Your Nose May Decide How Bad Your Cold Gets, Study Finds

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• January 21, 2026
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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...

Wildfire Smoke During Pregnancy May Raise Autism Risk, Study Finds

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• January 21, 2026
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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 ...

Measles Outbreak Reaches Clemson Campus as South Carolina Cases Surge

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• January 21, 2026
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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 u...

'Super Agers' Have Genetic Edge For Brain Health, Study Suggests

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• January 21, 2026
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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 associate...

Air Pollution Increases Risk Of ALS

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• January 21, 2026
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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 ...

AI Could Make At-Home Balance Exercises More Effective

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• January 21, 2026
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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 g...

Ozempic Improves Knee Replacement Outcomes Among People With Type 2 Diabetes

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• January 21, 2026
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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 fe...

Alcohol Tied To Suicide Risk Among Lesbian, Bisexual Women

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• January 21, 2026
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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 ...

More Staff Means Better Health Among Nursing Home Residents, Study Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• January 21, 2026
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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 Medic...

Some Popular Bottled Waters Contain Unregulated Chemicals, Researchers Say

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• January 20, 2026
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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 c...