Diseases & Conditions
September 2012
Fotonovela
Three Friends Unite to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
(Published: September 17, 2012)
Cholesterol
Cholesterol Education Month
(Published: September 10, 2012)
Inside Knowledge
Get the Facts about Gynecologic Cancer
(Published: September 10, 2012)
Team Up. Pressure Down
If you have high blood pressure you are at risk for a heart attack or stroke.
(Published: September 5, 2012)
Blood Pressure
Getting Blood Pressure Under Control: Many Missed Opportunities
(Published: September 4, 2012)
Prostate Cancer
Make an Informed Decision About Screening
(Published: September 4, 2012)
August 2012
Sickle Cell
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
(Published: August 31, 2012)
Is It Pink Eye?
Pink Eye: Usually Mild and Easy to Treat
(Published: August 27, 2012)
Kids and Rabies
Teach Kids About Animals and Rabies
(Published: August 27, 2011)
MRSA
Recognize and Prevent MRSA Infections
(Published: August 27, 2011)
Back to School
Diabetes and Kids
(Published: August 20, 2012)
Prevent Norovirus
Norovirus: the Stomach Illness Anyone Can Get.
(Published: August 13, 2012)
Cancer Care
Reducing Disparities in Access to Cancer Care
(Published: August 6, 2012)
July 2012
E. coli Infection
Learn about E. coli Infection
(Published: July 30, 2012)
Lynch Syndrome
Genetic Testing: Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
(Published: July 30, 2012)
Prevent Shingles
Get Vaccinated against Shingles
(Published: July 30, 2012)
Diabetes and Heat
Diabetes Care Critical in Heat, Emergencies
(Published: July 23, 2012)
Hepatitis
World Hepatitis Day.
(Published: July 23, 2012)
Rabies
Protect Your Family from Rabies
(Published: July 23, 2012)
Fragile X
Fragile X Syndrome: One Mother’s Story.
(Published: July 16, 2012)
Group B Strep
Pregnant? Get GBS test at 35-37 weeks.
(Published: July 16, 2012)
HIV Awareness
Let’s Stop HIV Together Campaign Launches.
(Published: July 16, 2012)
MH Video Contest
Million Hearts™ Caregiver Video Contest
(Published: July 16, 2012)
Prevent Cancer
Cancer Prevention Starts in Childhood.
(Published: July 16, 2012)
June 2012
Frogs and Turtles
Reduce Your Risk of Salmonella Infections.
(Published: June 18, 2012)
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Necrotizing fasciitis is a very rare disease.
(Published: June 18, 2012)
Cancer and Men
Men Can Lower Their Cancer Risk.
(Published: June 18, 2012)
Tuberculosis (TB)
Learn to Recognize TB Signs and Symptoms.
(Published: June 18, 2012)
Sickle Cell Trait
Learn 5 truths about sickle cell trait.
(Published: June 11, 2012)
Toxic Info on Web
ATSDR’s Toxic Substances Web Portal.
(Published: June 11, 2012)
E. coli Infection
Learn about E. coli and what you can do to help lower the risk of infection.
(Published: June 10, 2012)
Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome: Overcoming the Odds.
(Published: June 4, 2012)
May 2012
Measles
Protect yourself and your family against measles.
(Published: May 28, 2012)
May is High Blood Pressure Education Month
In the US today, about 68 million people are living with high blood pressure.
(Published: May 21, 2012)
Arthritis Awareness and Action
May is Arthritis Action Month - Change the Course.
(Published: May 14, 2012)
Cancer and Women
Women Can Lower Their Cancer Risk.
(Published: May 14, 2012)
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: It’s the Season.
(Published: May 14, 2012)
Healthy Pregnancy
Learn how to get ready for a healthy pregnancy.
(Published: May 14, 2012)
Hepatitis
CDC Launches Online Risk Assessment for Hepatitis.
(Published: May 14, 2012)
HIV/AIDS Awareness
Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness.
(Published: May 14, 2012)
Public Health Grand RoundsThe Threat of Multidrug-Resistant Gonorrhea.
(Published: May 10, 2012)
Whooping Cough
Prevent Whooping Cough By Getting Vaccinated.
(Published: May 11, 2012)
ALS Registry
Learn about the National ALS Registry.
(Published: May 7, 2012)
Thalassemia Day
Rahul’s Story.
(Published: May 7, 2012)
April 2012
Hearing Loss
Read About One Family’s Experience.
(Published: April 30, 2012)
Stroke Awareness
May is National Stroke Awareness Month.
(Published: April 30, 2012)
Backyard Poultry
Tips for Staying Healthy Around Backyard Poultry.
(Published: April 23, 2012)
Meningitis
11-18 Year Olds Need Meningococcal Vaccine.
(Published: April 23, 2012)
Pregnancy
Pregnancy and Alcohol: Frances’s Story.
(Published: April 23, 2012)
World Malaria Day
Malaria Deaths Decrease.
(Published: April 23, 2012)
Autism Prevalence
Why is Autism Increasing?
(Published: April 16, 2012)
Hemophilia Day
World Hemophilia Day: One Family's Story.
(Published: April 16, 2012)
Twitter Chat
CDC Director Hosts Twitter Chat On Smoking.
(Published: April 16, 2012)
Autism
Autism Screening & Diagnosis
(Published: April 9, 2012)
Cancer Research
Using Science to Reduce the Burden of Cancer
(Published: April 9, 2012)
Fairs and Food
Food Safety at Fairs and Festivals
(Published: April 9, 2012)
Autism Training
Autism: New Training for Health Professionals
(Published: April 2, 2012)
Foot Health Month
Have Diabetes? Daily Care Can Save Your Feet.
(Published: April 2, 2012)
Healthy Prom Tips
Prom Tips for Health and Safety.
(Published: April 2, 2012)
STD Prevention
April is STD Awareness Month.
(Published: April 2, 2012)
March 2012
New Autism Data
New Data on Autism Spectrum Disorders.
(Published: March 29, 2012)
Cancer Deaths Drop
Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop.
(Published: March 28, 2012)
CCDP Launched
Coordinated Chronic Disease Program Launched.
(Published: March 26, 2012)
Diabetes Alert Day
Check Your Risk for Developing Type 2 Diabetes.
(Published: March 26, 2012)
Prevent Measles
Measles can be Serious; Get Vaccines on Time.
(Published: March 22, 2012)
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy: One Parent's Story.
(Published: March 19, 2012)
World TB Day 2012
Stop TB in My Lifetime.
(Published: March 19, 2012)
Native HIV/AIDS
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2012.
(Published: March 16, 2012)
Emerging Diseases
Fighting Emerging Infectious Diseases.
(Published: March 15, 2012)
Live Baby Poultry
Reduce your risk of Salmonella infection.
(Published: March 12, 2012)
On Antibiotics?
Stop C. difficile infections related to antibiotics and medical care
(Published: March 6, 2012)
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives.
(Published: March 5, 2012)
DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Caitlin's Story.
(Published: March 5, 2012)
Kidney Disease
Diabetes Raises Your Risk for Kidney Disease.
(Published: March 5, 2012)
Women and HIV
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness.
(Published: March 5, 2012)
February 2012
Raw Milk
Raw (unpasteurized) Milk Can Make You Very Sick.
(Published: February 28, 2012)
Antibiotics
Antibiotics Aren't Always the Answer.
(Published: February 27, 2012)
Scarlet Fever
Scarlet Fever: Recognize, Prevent and Treat.
(Published: February 13, 2012)
Epilepsy
E Tools for Managing Epilepsy.
(Published: February 9, 2012)
Osteoarthritis and You
Managing Arthritis - Moving is Medicine
(Published: February 9, 2012)
Heart Defects
Living with a Heart Defect: One Family's Story.
(Published: February 6, 2012)
NBHAAD 2012
Get Tested, Get Involved on NBHAAD.
(Published: February 6, 2012)
January 2012
Get a Flu Vaccine
It's Not Too Late to Protect Yourself From Flu.
(Published: January 30, 2012)
iPad "App"
CDC Releases Its First iPad "App".
(Published: January 30, 2012)
Wear Red
Wear Red for a Million Hearts.
(Published: January 30, 2012)
World Cancer Day
The World Unites to Fight Cancer.
(Published: January 30, 2012)
Cervical Cancer
Are Your Kids Protected from HPV-related Cancers?
(Published: January 24, 2012)
A Healthy Adventure
Eagle Book Mystery Offers Health and Fun.
(Published: January 23, 2012)
Heart Defects
Screening Newborns for Critical Heart Defects.
(Published: January 23, 2012)
Cervical Cancer
Screening and Follow-Up Can Prevent Most Cases.
(Published: January 18, 2012)
Chickenpox
Make Sure You and Your Child Are Protected
(Published: January 17, 2012)
NCHHSTP Atlas
Making HIV and STD Data Interactive.
(Published: January 17, 2012)
Pregnancy
Talk with Your Doctor About Medication Use During Pregnancy.
(Published: January 17, 2012)
Cronobacter
Learn what you can do to help lower the risk of infection from powdered infant formula caused by Cronobacter.
(Published: January 11, 2012)
Vital Signs: Binge Drinking
Nationwide Problem, Local Solutions.
(Published: January 10, 2012)
Before Pregnancy
Consume Folic Acid to Help Prevent Birth Defects.
(Published: January 9, 2012)
Heart Defects
Learn the Facts About Congenital Heart Defects.
(Published: January 3, 2012)
Immunization
Hib Disease: Has Your Child Been Vaccinated?
(Published: January 3, 2012)
Rubella Vaccine
MMR Vaccine Prevents Rubella and Birth Defects.
(Published: January 3, 2012)
December 2011
Alcohol & Baby
Learn About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
(Published: December 19, 2011)
Heart Health ABCS
A Twist on Gift-giving this Season Could Change a Million Hearts.
(Published: December 19, 2011)
State Programs
tate Cancer Programs Put Research into Action.
(Published: December 16, 2011)
Tuberculosis
New Treatment Option for Latent TB Infection.
(Published: December 12, 2011)
Heavy Bleeding
Learn the Symptoms and Talk with Your Doctor.
(Published: December 5, 2011)
November 2011
VitalSigns: World AIDS DAY
HIV Prevention Through Care and Treatment.
(Published: November 29, 2011)
Flu Vaccines
Flu Vaccines Have Good Safety Records.
(Published: November 28, 2011)
Pregnant
Watch a Video about Protecting Mom and Baby.
(Published: November 28, 2011)
World AIDS Day
Leading with Science: Uniting for Action.
(Published: November 28, 2011)
Celebrations
Managing Diabetes During the Holidays
(Published: November 21, 2011)
Drug Resistance
Preventing Antibiotic Resistance
(Published: November 21, 2011)
Lung Cancer Awareness
Don't Smoke and Avoid Secondhand Smoke.
(Published: November 10, 2011)
Pneumonia
World Pneumonia Day is November 12.
(Published: November 7, 2011)
Women & Diabetes
Control Blood Sugar Before Pregnancy.
(Published: November 7, 2011)
October 2011
Diabetes Month
Stay Healthy With Diabetes, and Prevent Type 2.
(Published: October 31, 2011)
Epilepsy
Learn More About Epilepsy.
(Published: October 31, 2011)
RSV
Protect Yourself and Your Child.
(Published: October 31, 2011)
Prevent Infections
Getting Chemotherapy? Learn About Infections.
(Published: October 25, 2011)
Stroke
Reduce Your Chance of Stroke.
(Published: October 24, 2011)
ALS Registry
First anniversary of National ALS Registry.
(Published: October 17, 2011)
Arthritis
Exercise is Important for People with Arthritis.
(Published: October 11, 2011)
HIV and Latinos
Increasing Awareness of HIV Among Latinos.
(Published: October 11, 2011)
Breast Cancer
Mammograms Are the Best Way to Find It Early.
(Published: October 3, 2011)
Museum Day 2011
Watching Hands: Artists Respond to Keeping Well.
(Published: October 3, 2011)
Got Mice?
Help Seal, Trap, and Clean Up to Control Rodents.
(Published: October 3, 2011)
September 2011
HIV/AIDS
National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
(Published: September 27, 2011)
Heart Disease
Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke.
(Published: September 26, 2011)
Rabies Global Efforts to Control and Prevent Rabies.
(Published: September 26, 2011)
Success Stories
New innovative Success Stories Web Site.
(Published: September 26, 2011)
Alzheimer's
World Alzheimer's Day September 21st.
(Published: September 19, 2011)
Diabetes
Diabetes Resources in Spanish.
(Published: September 19, 2011)
UN Summit
Addressing the world's major emerging health threat
(Published: September 19, 2011)
ADHD
Description Learn About Available ADHD Resources
(Published: September 12, 2011)
Blood Cancers
Learn About Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma.
(Published: September 12, 2011)
Mental Illness
Monitoring Mental Illness to Guide Prevention.
(Published: September 2, 2011)
Sickle Cell
Learn More About Sickle Cell Disease.
(Published: September 2, 2011)
August 2011
Kids and Rabies
Learn How to Prevent Rabies.
(Published: Aug 29, 2011)
Hepatitis B
Chronic Hepatitis B and Asian & Pacific Islanders.
(Published: Aug 15, 2011)
Cancer
We Can Reduce Inequalities in Cancer Care.
(Published: Aug 8, 2011)
West Nile Virus
Who Cares about Mosquito Bites? We Do.
(Published: Aug 8, 2011)
July 2011
Hepatitis Awareness
Hepatitis Awareness Month.
(Published: July 28, 2011)
Famine
CDC Analysis Supports Declaration of Famine.
(Published: July 22, 2011)
Prevent Cancer
Cancer Prevention Starts in Childhood.
(Published: July 14, 2011)
Safe Surgery
Avoid Infections Related to Surgery.
(Published: July 13, 2011)
Healthy Pets
Tips to Prevent Illnesses and Injuries from Pets.
(Published: July 11, 2011)
Cancer Screening
1 in 3 Adults Are Not Getting Screened.
(Published: July 5, 2011)
Iron Storage
Learn about Symptoms and Treatment.
(Published: July 5, 2011)
June 2011
Leptospirosis
Heading Outdoors? Help Avoid Infection.
(Published: June 27, 2011)
Peer Learning
Public Health Professionals Collaborate.
(Published: June 27, 2011)
Food Poisoning
Prevent Illness from Clostridium Perfringens.
(Published: June 20, 2011)
NHTD 2011
Answer the Call; Take the Test and Take Control.
(Published: June 20, 2011)
Sickle Cell
World Sickle Cell Awareness Day.
(Published: June 13, 2011)
Tuberculosis
What You Should Know About TB.
(Published: June 13, 2011)
USPHS Syphilis Study
The President's Apology: 10 Years Later
(Published: June 13, 2011)
Tourette Syndrome
Learn What it is and the Resources Available.
(Published: June 6, 2011)
HIV/AIDS
30 years of HIV/AIDS Prevention.
(Published: June 3, 2011)
May 2011
Cancer Survivors
CDC Works with Partners to Help Survivors
(Published: May 31, 2011)
One Test. Two Lives.
CDC Recommends HIV Screening for Prenatal Care
(Published: May 26, 2011)
Baby Hearing
Screen Your Newborn during the First Month.
(Published: May 23, 2011)
Zombie Blog
Are You Prepared for a Real Emergency?
(Published: May 19, 2011)
Obesity Trends in Adults with Arthritis
Obesity rates are 54% higher among adults with arthritis compared to those without the condition.
(Published: May 16, 2011)
After a Flood
Know How to Protect Your Health & Safety.
(Published: May 13, 2011)
Lyme Disease
Prevent Tick Bites.
(Published: May 9, 2011)
Control Asthma
You Can Prevent Asthma Attacks.
(Published: May 3, 2011)
April 2011
MRSA in Healthcare
Key Things You Should Know.
(Published: April 25, 2011)
Salmonella and Eggs
Tips to Help Prevent a Salmonella Infection from Eggs.
(Published: April 25, 2011)
Autism
Be a Family's Champion; Learn the Signs.
(Published: April 18, 2011)
Autism Research
Read What CDC is Doing to Understand Autism.
(Published: April 11, 2011)
Cancer Registries
Providing Quality Cancer Data for Research.
(Published: April 11, 2011)
Cancer Control
Collaborating to Conquer Cancer.
(Published: April 4, 2011)
World Health Day
Fight Antimicrobial Resistance.
(Published: April 4, 2011)
March 2011
Assessment Tool
Communities Act to Prevent Chronic Diseases.
(Published: March 28, 2011)
Mumps
Make Sure Your Child is Fully Immunized.
(Published: March 28, 2011)
Cerebral Palsy
Learn the Signs, Causes, and What to Do.
(Published: March 21, 2011)
Sickle Cell
Learn the Symptoms and How to Stay Healthy.
(Published: March 14, 2011)
Blood Clots
Take Simple Steps to Protect Yourself.
(Published: March 7, 2011)
Safe Healthcare
Infections in Dialysis and Hospital Patients.
(Published: March 1, 2011)
February 2011
Adult Vaccines
New Vaccine Recommendations for Adults.
(Published: February 22, 2011)
Heart Disease
Learn about Familial hypercholesterolemia.
(Published: February 14, 2011)
Polio Facts
Vaccine Success Keeps US Polio-Free
(Published: February 7, 2011)
Vital Signs
High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol: Out of Control.
(Published: February 1, 2011)
January 2011
Diabetes
Does Your Family History Include Type 2 Diabetes?
(Published: January 31, 2011)
Diabetes
Get the Facts on Diabetes.
(Published: January 26, 2011)
CDC Social Media
Follow CDC on Facebook & Twitter
(Published: January 18, 2011)
Disparities
CDC Health Disparities & Inequalities Report.
(Published: January 13, 2011)
Haiti Earthquake
One-Year Anniversary.
(Published: January 11, 2011)
Cancer Statistics
Report Shows How Many Got or Died from Cancer.
(Published: January 3, 2011)
December 2010
Cancer Atlas
New Tool Shows Cancer Data Changes Over Time.
(Published: December 20, 2010)
Surgeon General
Report on How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease.
(Published: December 9, 2010)
November 2010
Breathe Better
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
(Published: November 22, 2010)
Access to Care
Millions Skip Needed Health Care.
(Published: November 9, 2010)
October 2010
Hereditary Cancer
Breast and Ovarian Cancer.
(Published: October 18, 2010)
Spina Bifida
Learn about Living with Spina Bifida.
(Published: October 18, 2010)
September 2010
Balamuthia
Balamuthia mandrillaris ameba infection.
(Published: September 16, 2010)
August 2010
Family Reunion
Gather Your Family Health History this Summer.
(Published: August 2, 2010)
July 2010
HIV/AIDS
National Plan Released by White House.
(Published: July 19, 2010)
June 2010
Outdoor Safety
Stay Safe in the Woods or Your Backyard.
(Published: June 28, 2010)
Alzheimer's Disease
It's Not a Normal Part of Growing Older
(Published: June 14, 2010)
May 2010
Injection Safety
Safe Injection Practices Prevent Infections
(Published: May 25, 2010)
Asthma
Asthma Management in Schools
(Published: May 17, 2010)
Drug Control
2010 National Drug Control Strategy.
(Published: May 10, 2010)
April 2010
Detect Autism Early
First Step: Learn the Signs.
(Published: April 19, 2010)
February 2010
High Blood Pressure
New IOM Report on Hypertension
(Published: February 17, 2010)
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer, HPV and Pap Tests
(Published: February 1, 2010)
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