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Cases of an invasive strain of strep throat have been steadily rising in some areas of the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The surveillance study, which was published in JAMA, showed that the incidence of group A Streptococcus (GAS) infection "substantially increased" from 2013 to 2022.Affected states include California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Oregon and Tennessee.STREP THROAT INFECTIONS HAVE SPIKED […]

While the "official" full retirement age in the U.S. is 67, according to the Social Security Administration, the average American stops working at 62 years old.But not everyone retires — an AARP survey last year found that a quarter of people over 50 expect to never leave their jobs.That might not be all bad, according to some experts who believe retirement could actually be harmful to the health.SECRETS OF LONGEVITY […]

At least five nurses working on the same floor of a Boston-area hospital have been diagnosed with brain tumors, and they're looking for answers.The nurse's union at the hospital, the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), told Fox News Digital in a statement that it is actively supporting nurses at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, "who have brought forward serious medical concerns, focused on brain tumor diagnoses on the 5th floor maternity unit.""We […]

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The traditional diet of restricting calories is a tried-and-true method for weight loss — but new research reveals that a certain intermittent fasting regimen may be more effective.Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus compared two randomized groups of dieters on their change in weight after a 12-month period.The participants were between 18 and 60 years old with a body mass index (BMI) of 27 to 46, which […]

Having a furry friend can add fun and companionship for anyone — but for children with autism, it can be life-changing.A recent study from the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine evaluated the impact of service dogs on autistic children and their caregivers in 75 families.Working with nonprofit service dog provider Canine Companions, the researchers found that having a service dog was associated with "significantly better child sleep behaviors," […]

Diabetes is known to cause many medical issues, from heart disease to vision problems — and now a new study suggests it could also impact memory and other cognitive functions.After observing brain activity and behavior in rodent models, researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) determined that type 2 diabetes can "rewire" the brain in ways similar to early-onset Alzheimer’s disease."Diabetes may be altering the brain similarly to […]

A baby in Colorado has contracted measles, according to state health officials.The child, who is under 1 year old and lives in Denver County, was unvaccinated due to age, according to a statement from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Denver Health, and the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment.The infant recently traveled internationally to Chihuahua, Mexico, where there is an active measles outbreak, according to the […]

Daily exercise might not be as necessary as you think.Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says adults should get at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week – which equates to 30 minutes a day, five days a week – including two days of muscle-strengthening activity. But a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA) found that working out just one […]