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Healio Minute Monday, July 22, 2013 Edition: Streptococcus tied to pasta, adults with disabilities face obesity, foot pain, depression linked

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Pasta for dinner probably led to streptococcus

Healio.com/Pediatrics: A pasta dish at a school banquet has been linked to a 2012 group A streptococcus outbreak. Read more.

Adults with disabilities face higher risk for obesity

Healio.com/Endocrinology: Obesity was more prevalent in adults with disabilities, according to national data. Read more.

Chronic foot and ankle pain linked to depression, anxiety

Healio.com/Orthopedics: Patients with chronic foot and ankle pain had higher overall neuroticism and anxiety and depression psychometric test scores in a recent study. Read more.

Dementia prevalence drops in UK

Healio.com/Psychiatry: Marked reduction observed in adults aged 65 years or older. Read more.

New antibiotic treatments effective against gonorrhea

Healio.com/Infectious Disease: CDC researchers identify two treatment regimens for STD. Read more.