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Unsealed autopsy findings describe medical and movement details for the four University of Idaho students killed in November 2022, and the accused, Bryan Kohberger, later pleaded guilty and received a life sentence.

Researchers using data from nearly 2,900 people in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing report that grandparents who provided childcare scored higher on memory and verbal fluency tests than those who did not.

A hidden camera was discovered in a staff-only bathroom at Kaiser Permanente's West Los Angeles hospital, and police say an employee was arrested and has been formally charged.

Santa Barbara deputies arrested a Los Angeles certified nursing assistant on Jan. 20 on multiple felony charges related to alleged sexual abuse of dependent and elderly patients; he is being held on $100,000 bail.

A Cochrane review of 73 randomized trials with nearly 5,000 adults found that exercise produced effects similar to antidepressants or psychotherapy for mild to moderate depression in the available studies, though direct comparisons were limited; authors and clinicians noted it is important to discuss treatment options with a healthcare provider.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children receive vaccines for 18 diseases, while the CDC's revised federal schedule now recommends universal vaccination against 11 diseases.

UNICEF and the WFP report that the fragile ceasefire has improved food access and allowed over 10,000 aid trucks into Gaza, while many children still face malnutrition, unsafe shelter and ongoing threats to their lives.

William Foege, a former CDC director and a leading figure behind the effort to eradicate smallpox, died on January 24 at age 89.

Harvard public health researcher Cindy Leung told PBS that many people on SNAP face limited grocery choices and tight budgets that make following the Dietary Guidelines’ advice to eat whole, minimally processed foods difficult. She said the Thrifty Food Plan that underlies SNAP assumes time and resources many families lack, and that benefits often run out before the end of the month.

NHS England will lower the FIT threshold for home bowel cancer screening from 120 to 80 micrograms of blood per gram, and estimates this could detect about 600 additional early cancers and identify 2,000 more high-risk polyps each year.

Evangeline Lilly reports she suffered a traumatic brain injury after fainting and falling into a boulder last May, and says she has spent a large amount of money on evaluations and targeted expert advice, including specialist-recommended supplements.

A study published by the American Psychological Association using U.K. data on nearly 3,000 grandparents found that those who provided child care scored higher on memory and verbal fluency tests, and grandmother caregivers showed less cognitive decline over six years; researchers note benefits were linked to voluntary, supportive caregiving. University of Michigan polling and experts quoted in the article also linked grandparenting to lower isolation and increased mental engagement among older adults.

A chef says oils with high smoke points — such as peanut, avocado and grapeseed — tend to hold up better in an air fryer, while unrefined oils, melted butter and aerosol cooking sprays are reported as less suitable.

CDC data show childhood flu vaccinations in Texas are down 6.5 percentage points year-over-year as of Jan. 3, and influenza cases that rose in late December have since decreased across the state.

Prof Nick Fox describes how early-onset and rare dementias can begin with behavioural, language or visual changes rather than memory loss, and reports a dedicated Rare Dementia Support Centre is due to open in London in 2026.

Educators report that students who attended high school during the pandemic are arriving at college with noticeable gaps in math and writing and with higher levels of anxiety about belonging.

Two studies published in Hypertension modelled modest sodium reductions in store-bought foods in France and the U.K. and found those changes could lower population sodium intake and prevent thousands of cases of heart disease, stroke and death, including an estimated 1,100+ deaths averted in the French analysis and more than 100,000 heart disease cases and 25,000 strokes averted in the U.K. scenario over 20 years.

Ethiopia has declared its first Marburg virus disease outbreak over after 42 consecutive days with no new confirmed cases; the outbreak, confirmed on 14 November 2025, involved 14 confirmed cases and nine deaths.

The article lists moisturizers, masks and a sunscreen described as suited for winter hydration and protection, and notes that some links may generate sales commissions.

Organizers used a regional Under-17 girls' soccer tournament in Norton, Zimbabwe, to promote HPV vaccination and build trust among about 200 participants from six countries.

Many women experience a return of acne during perimenopause and menopause, often around the lower face, chin and jawline. The article reports that dermatologists use a range of treatments from hormone-related medications to topical retinoids and note sleep, stress and product choice as influencing factors.

A family-shared video shows Alex Pretti giving a final salute to a veteran he treated in the Minneapolis VA ICU; Pretti was later shot and killed by a federal agent and officials have offered differing accounts of the encounter.

The article outlines ten practical steps to protect pets in cold weather, such as keeping them indoors when possible and ensuring access to unfrozen water and adequate shelter.

UCHealth and Colorado State University's veterinary teaching hospital are seeking blood donors in January; CSU is asking for dog and cat donors for its veterinary blood bank while UCHealth seeks human donors.

A NeuroImage study reported that even brief afternoon naps can help synaptic connections recover and support learning, and sleep experts cited in the article recommend short naps (about 20 minutes) in the early afternoon with attention to environment and caffeine timing.

Actor Eric Dane missed the ALS Network's Champions for Cures and Care gala on Jan. 24 after organizers said he was not well enough due to ALS; Broadway performer Aaron Lazar accepted the Advocate of the Year Award on his behalf.

The article reports that beans are an affordable, nutrient-dense food offering plant protein (about 7–9 g per half-cup), minerals, fiber, and antioxidant compounds, and that regular bean consumption is linked with measures associated with better heart health. It also notes practical benefits such as convenience and versatility and mentions common digestive concerns and that canned beans are already cooked.

The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines emphasize whole foods and raise protein targets to about 1.2–1.6 g/kg, while allowing full-fat dairy, butter, and red meat in moderation and tightening language on added sugar.

Hepatitis C often causes few or no symptoms for years and can lead to serious liver damage; modern oral antiviral medicines now cure nearly all treated infections.

Experts say signs that occur during sleep — such as gasping or loud snoring, parasomnias like sleepwalking or sleep-related eating, chronic nightmares, and frequent nighttime urination — can reflect sleep disorders or other medical conditions.