NEW YORK (AP) — Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting that 2026 is already the nation's worst year for reported cases. More than 30 states have reported infections this year, and current data from them shows the number of ...
Measles has been detected in wastewater in Douglas County, the local health department announced Monday, though there are currently no confirmed cases here. Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health said in a release that the measles virus was detected by WastewaterSCAN, a national program that ...
BOSTON (AP) — When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn't always add up. Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In ...
Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it ...
Heat can be dangerous, but health experts say there are ways to manage the threat. Scorching temperatures, especially combined with high humidity, pose risks particularly for children, older people and those with certain health conditions. Anyone can suffer from heat-related ...
A year after opening its doors, the LMH Health Cancer Center continues to transform cancer care in Lawrence — expanding access, improving the experience and bringing patients more services closer to home. The Cancer Center unveiled its expanded and renovated clinical space in June ...