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- CDC Report Points to Need for New Foodborne Illness Strategies
A 10-state report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed little change in the incidence of some foodborne infections after a period of decline.
Thu, 10 Apr 2008
- Smoking Early In Pregnancy Raises Risks Of Heart Defects In Newborns
Mothers who smoke early in pregnancy are more likely to give birth to infants with heart defects, according to a study funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Mon, 07 Apr 2008
- Pregnant Women Who are Obese Linked with Greater Health Care Services Use
Also have longer hospital stays
Wed, 02 Apr 2008
- Study Shows Rural Alaska Natives without In-Home Running Water Suffer More Disease
Rural Alaska Natives living without in-home access to running water have disproportionately higher rates of respiratory and skin infections, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Tue, 01 Apr 2008
- First-Ever County Level Report on Stroke Hospitalizations
County-level maps can help identify racial, ethnic and geographic differences
Fri, 28 Mar 2008
- Community Heroes Honored for Contributions to CDC's Steps Program
Seven community heroes were recently honored at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Steps Program’s Action Institute for their extraordinary contributions in improving the health and well-being of Americans in school, worksite, healthcare or community settings.
Mon, 17 Mar 2008
- Studies Describe the Funding, Development, and Implementation of a National Colorectal Cancer Screening Demonstration Program in the United States
What: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States of cancers that that affect both men and women.
Mon, 17 Mar 2008
- New Study Shows Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates Increasing Among U.S. Adults
Disparities in screening still persist in certain populations...
Thu, 13 Mar 2008
- New CDC study underscores impact of older adult falls
CDC releases new resources to help prevent falls
Thu, 06 Mar 2008
- CDC Study Reveals Adults May Not Get Enough Rest or Sleeps
About 10 percent of adults report not getting enough rest or sleep every day in the past month, according to a new four-state study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report...
Thu, 28 Feb 2008
- CDC’s Advisory Committee Recommends Influenza Vaccination for Children 6 months through 18 years of age
A panel of immunization experts advised the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today to expand the recommended ages for annual influenza vaccination of children to include all children from only 6 months to 59 months of age. The expanded recommendation is to take effect as soon as feasible, but no later than the 2009 – 2010 influenza season...
Wed, 27 Feb 2008
- Disparities in Awareness of Heart Attack Warning Signs Among Adults in 14 States Revealed by CDC Study
An alarming number of adults fail to recognize heart attack warning signs and symptoms that could, if heeded, save their lives, according to...
Thu, 21 Feb 2008
- CDC State Preparedness Report Highlights Progress and Challenges
An inaugural report on public health preparedness released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates states have made significant progress with respect to emergency preparedness, but that significant challenges remain.
Wed, 20 Feb 2008
- CDC Releases Results of Formaldehyde Level Tests
(NEW ORLEANS) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released today preliminary results from recent testing that found higher than typical indoor exposure levels of formaldehyde in travel trailers and mobile homes used as emergency housing in the Gulf Coast Region.
Thu, 14 Feb 2008
- More Children in Low-Income Countries Getting Vaccinated Against Hib Pneumonia and Meningitis
Vaccine use increasing in places where most Hib disease and deaths occur
Thu, 14 Feb 2008