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2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
The Federal Government has issued its first-ever Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. They describe the types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to American... Details >
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005
The Dietary Guidelines provide easily understood, science-based information on how Americans can choose diets that promote good health. These guidelines are user-friendly, specific in citing good food... Details >
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Vaccine Program Office: Vaccine Fact Sheets
Browse this site for information about vaccines -- vaccine safety, vaccine risks and benefits, immunizations, adult immunizations, childhood immunizations, vaccine research and testing, adverse events... Details >
National Vaccine Program Office, U.S Department of Health and Human Services
Be Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults
Based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, Be Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults can help you fit physical activity into your life—your way. Decide the number of days, types of act... Details >
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
2005 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report
This report will serve as the basis for the sixth edition of Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which HHS and USDA expect to publish in January 2005.... Details >
2008 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report
The Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee reviewed existing scientific literature to identify sufficient evidence to develop a comprehensive set of specific physical activity recommendations... Details >
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Toolkit
The toolkit provides resources that will complement what your organization is doing now to encourage people in your community to get the amount of physical activity they need, based on the 2008 Physic... Details >
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
8 Ways to Prevent Disease 
By following these eight lifestyle recommendations, you can lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, and diabetes.... Details >
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Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Online
These databases contain information from an on-going monthly data collection program designed to monitor state-level prevalence of the major behavioral risks among adults associated with premature mor... Details >
Breast Cancer: Reducing Risk
Also available in: Spanish
There are ways you can help lower your risk of breast cancer, such as keeping a healthy weight and physical activity routine. ... Details >
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle
This interactive site is about cancer risk. It will help you make informed decisions about how you can lower your risk.... Details >
Guns and Your Family
This fact sheet provides basic guidelines for in-home gun safety. It underscores the importance of safety precautions and presents advice for keeping the home free of violence.... Details >
Playground Injuries Fact Sheet
This fact sheet presents an overview of childhood playground injuries that covers prevalence, hospitalization, mortality, prevention, and the goals of the National Program for Playground Safety.... Details >
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Smoking and Your Digestive System
This online fact sheet describes how the digestive system is affected by cigarette smoking. The fact sheet explains the ways in which smoking exacerbates or contributes to digestive diseases and condi... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
What You Need to Know About Natural Gas Detectors
Also available in: Spanish
This fact sheet provides information on things to consider when selecting a natural gas detector, what to do if your gas detector alerts you to a natural gas leak, medical complications, symptoms, tre... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Your Disease Risk: Bladder Cancer
To estimate your risk of bladder cancer and learn about ways to lower that risk, take a few minutes to answer some questions about your health, background, and lifestyle. ... Details >
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Your Disease Risk: Breast Cancer
To estimate your risk of breast cancer and learn about ways to lower that risk, take a few minutes to answer some questions about your health, background, and lifestyle. ... Details >
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Your Disease Risk: Cervical Cancer
To estimate your risk of cervical cancer and learn about ways to lower that risk, take a few minutes to answer some questions about your health, background, and lifestyle.... Details >
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Your Disease Risk: Colon Cancer
To estimate your risk of colon cancer and learn about ways to lower that risk, take a few minutes to answer some questions about your health, background, and lifestyle. ... Details >
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Your Disease Risk: Diabetes
To estimate your risk of diabetes and learn about ways to lower that risk, take a few minutes to answer some questions about your health, background, and lifestyle. ... Details >
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Your Disease Risk: Heart Disease
To estimate your risk of heart disease and learn about ways to lower that risk, take a few minutes to answer some questions about your health, background, and lifestyle.... Details >
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Your Disease Risk: Kidney Cancer
To estimate your risk of kidney cancer and learn about ways to lower that risk, take a few minutes to answer some questions about your health, background, and lifestyle. ... Details >
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Your Disease Risk: Lung Cancer
To estimate your risk of lung cancer and learn about ways to lower that risk, take a few minutes to answer some questions about your health, background, and lifestyle. ... Details >
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Your Disease Risk: Melanoma
To estimate your risk of melanoma and learn about ways to lower that risk, take a few minutes to answer some questions about your health, background, and lifestyle. ... Details >
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Your Disease Risk: Ovarian Cancer
To estimate your risk of ovarian cancer and learn about ways to lower that risk, take a few minutes to answer some questions about your health, background, and lifestyle... Details >
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Your Disease Risk: Pancreatic Cancer
To estimate your risk of pancreatic cancer and learn about ways to lower that risk, take a few minutes to answer some questions about your health, background, and lifestyle. ... Details >
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Your Disease Risk: Prostate Cancer
To estimate your risk of prostate cancer and learn about ways to lower that risk, take a few minutes to answer some questions about your health, background, and lifestyle.... Details >
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Your Disease Risk: Stomach Cancer
To estimate your risk of stomach cancer and learn about ways to lower that risk, take a few minutes to answer some questions about your health, background, and lifestyle. ... Details >
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Your Disease Risk: Stroke
To estimate your risk of stroke and learn about ways to lower that risk, take a few minutes to answer some questions about your health, background, and lifestyle.... Details >
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Your Disease Risk: Uterine Cancer
To estimate your risk of uterine cancer and learn about ways to lower that risk, take a few minutes to answer some questions about your health, background, and lifestyle. ... Details >
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