January 25, 2010 – 1:00 pm
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).
October 19, 2009 – 1:00 pm
Every year, flu season occurs in the United States – but did you know that flu seasons can be different each year? Flu seasons can differ in timing, duration, or severity. This year, there is a new and very different influenza virus causing illness called 2009 H1N1 flu.
October 7, 2009 – 1:00 pm
To raise awareness about developmental milestones and the importance of identifying them and getting help early, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers free information and tools for parents, health care professionals, and early educators through it’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” campaign
October 7, 2009 – 1:00 pm
Vaccines are one of the greatest success stories in public health and have ended smallpox, nearly ended polio and reduced outbreaks of measles, pertussis and other illnesses to an all-time low.
August 17, 2009 – 1:00 pm
What is longevity without health? Adults today are looking not only to extend their lives, but to enjoy their extra years.
Parents of adolescents know that it can be challenging to make sure their teens are making healthy choices. Latino parents who have immigrated to the United States face an additional and unique challenge: raising adolescents in a new country and culture.
The temperatures are rising and the days are getting longer. It′s summertime once again. Here are some tips to help make your summer the best, and healthiest, one yet.
Novel influenza A H1N1 (swine flu) is a new flu virus of swine origin that was first detected in April, 2009. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 in response to the ongoing global spread of the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus.
If you wonder how environmental contaminants in your community affect your health, you can now find information online by using the Environmental Public Health Tracking Network.
Motor vehicles add convenience to our lives. What is unfortunate is that motor vehicle crashes can—and do—happen. Across the globe, 1.27 million people die in traffic crashes each year. What’s more, nearly half of those who die (46 percent) are pedestrians, motorcyclists, and cyclists, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Status Report on Road Safety.
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