Swimming lessons and parents’ vigilance are crucial for preventing drowning injuries and death among young kids.
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CDC: Higher Income and Education Levels Linked to Better Health
People with more education are more likely to earn a decent living and enjoy better health, according to the government’s annual health report.
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Parents Wary of Childhood Vaccines? Here’s How to Persuade Them
Doctors need to step up their p.r. game if they’re going to counter the anti-immunization tide, says a new Mayo Clinic study that offers talking points on how to respond to parents’ fears.
Measles: 2011 Was the Worst in the U.S. in 15 Years
Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. But a report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says infections have risen: last year the U.S. reported the highest number of …
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More Unwed Couples Are Having Babies
About 1 in 4 babies are now born to unmarried couples, a rate that has nearly doubled since 2002, according to a recent report from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Salmonella Outbreak: Sushi Suspected as Source
An outbreak of an unusual strain of salmonella called Salmonella Bareilly has hit 19 states and the District of Columbia, infecting 90 people since late January, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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CDC: States Lag in Boosting Cigarette Taxes
Hiking up cigarette prices is one of the most effective ways to reduce smoking, especially in youths and young adults. Yet a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that fewer states are …
Autism Rises: More Children than Ever Have Autism, but Is the Increase Real?
Autism rates continue to rise, according to a new government survey, but the skyrocketing figures don’t necessarily mean the disorder is increasing.
Bad Food: Illnesses from Imported Food Are on the Rise, CDC Says
The biggest sources of illness from imported foods in recent years: fish and spices.
CDC Launches a Graphic New Antismoking Campaign
Health officials announced on Thursday a graphic antismoking campaign designed to jolt Americans into putting out their cigarettes.