Category Archives: CDC News

Positive Parenting Tips: Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers

Having a baby is an exciting time for parents. Learning about each developmental stage can help prepare you for the challenges and opportunities of parenting young children.

Positive Parenting Tips: Childhood and Adolescence

As children grow, they experience physical, mental, social, and emotional changes. Learning about each of these stages can help prepare you for the challenges and opportunities of parenting teenagers.

CDC Tips for Living with Arthritis

Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States, disabling 8.6 million adults and limiting the activities of nearly 19 million adults in all. CDC’s Arthritis Program is currently working to improve the quality of life for people affected by arthritis by raising awareness about the disease and showing what they can do to management it themselves.

Ten Ways to Shape Up Your Family Reunion to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Family reunions offer a chance to bond with relatives, learn about your heritage, share recipes, and celebrate with your whole family. When learning about your heritage, it is also important to find out if type 2 diabetes runs in your family. Having a family history of type 2 diabetes increases your risk for developing the disease. Take the first step today toward lowering your risk for type 2 diabetes and improving your health and the health of future generations. Find out if you have a family history of the disease.

Workin’ Hard for the Money: How To Stay Safe as a Working Teen

Every year, millions of teens work in part-time or summer jobs. Early work experiences can be rewarding for young workers – providing great opportunities to learn important job skills. When starting that first job, it’s important that teens be aware of how to stay safe and healthy.

“Over the River and Through the Woods” – How to Stay Safe at Summer Camp

Summer is a time when kids are out of school and excited about going to sleep-away camp. Help your kids learn simple tips to stay safe and healthy at camp.

Stay Healthy During the World Cup in South Africa

Every year, millions of teens work in part-time or summer jobs. Early work experiences can be rewarding for young workers – providing great opportunities to learn important job skills. When starting that first job, it’s important that teens be aware of how to stay safe and healthy.

Help Your Kids Swim Safely This Summer: Drowning Prevention Tips

Every year, millions of teens work in part-time or summer jobs. Early work experiences can be rewarding for young workers – providing great opportunities to learn important job skills. When starting that first job, it’s important that teens be aware of how to stay safe and healthy.

No Texting Behind the Wheel

Ice cream and apple pie? Great mix. Texting and driving. Not a good mix. Sure, learning to drive is one of life’s great milestones.

Stop, Wash, and Go To Avoid the Flu During Travel

You don’t have to let the flu bug spoil your next trip. A few simple steps can help prevent the spread of flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).