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23 Jan

Smartwatches Help Catch Hidden Heart Rhythm Problems

Apple watches with cardiac monitoring programs significantly improve detection of AFib, a common, yet dangerous, heart rhythm disorder that can lead to stroke, new research suggests.

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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

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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.

FDA Weighs Allowing Zyn Pouches to Be Marketed as Lower-Risk Nicotine Option

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 23, 2026

FDA Weighs Allowing Zyn Pouches to Be Marketed as Lower-Risk Nicotine Option

Flavored nicotine pouches called Zyn could soon be legally advertised as a lower-risk option for adults who smoke, as federal regulators take a closer look at the popular product.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a public meeting Thursday to review whether Philip Morris International can market Zyn as a safer alternative to... Full Page

Bamboo Shoots May Offer Health Benefits — With Important Safety Warnings

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 23, 2026

Bamboo Shoots May Offer Health Benefits — With Important Safety Warnings

Bamboo shoots, a food commonly eaten in parts of Asia, may offer several health benefits, according to a new research review that looked at bamboo as food.

The review found evidence that eating bamboo shoots may help control blood sugar, lower inflammation, support digestion and provide some antioxidants. 

Researchers say it cou... Full Page

Arthritis Impacting The U.S. Workforce, Researchers Say

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 23, 2026

Arthritis Impacting The U.S. Workforce, Researchers Say

Arthritis might be thought of as a problem for seniors and retirees, but a new study says the condition also dramatically impacts the American work force.

Nearly 40% of young and middle-aged Americans — nearly 10 million people — say arthritis limits their ability to work, according to findings published recently in the journal... Full Page

Shingles Vaccine Appears To Slow Aging In Seniors, Study Finds

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 23, 2026

Shingles Vaccine Appears To Slow Aging In Seniors, Study Finds

The shingles vaccine can do more than simply protect folks from a maddening skin disease, new research shows.

Incredibly, the shingles jab also appears to slow down the aging process, contributing to slower biological aging in seniors, researchers reported.

People 70 and older who got the vaccine had less inflammation, fewer genetic ... Full Page

Smartwatches Help Detect Hidden Dangerous Heart Rhythm Problems, Clinical Trial Finds

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 23, 2026

Smartwatches Help Detect Hidden Dangerous Heart Rhythm Problems, Clinical Trial Finds

Smartwatches can greatly improve doctors’ ability to detect hidden-but-dangerous heart rhythm problems, a new clinical trial has found.

Doctors detected heart arrhythmia four times more often in patients who wore an Apple Watch, researchers reported Jan. 22 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

More tha... Full Page

Childhood ADHD Linked To Health Problems In Middle Age

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 23, 2026

Childhood ADHD Linked To Health Problems In Middle Age

Childhood ADHD can set a person up to have poor health in middle age, a new study says.

People with ADHD traits at age 10 are likely to have chronic illness and disability at age 46, researchers reported Jan. 21 in JAMA Network Open.

The study said these health problems can include asthma, migraines, back problems, cancer, e... Full Page

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