Diseases & Conditions

February 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)

Whooping Cough
Prevent Whooping Cough By Getting Vaccinated.
(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)

Norovirus
Prevent this Common Stomach & Intestinal Infection.
(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)

Raw Milk
Raw (unpasteurized) Milk Can Make You Very Sick.
(Published: November 16, 2011)

Baby on Board
Learn How and Why to Quit for Good.
(Published: November 14, 2011)

Get Smart Week
Antibiotics Aren't Always the Answer.
(Published: November 14, 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)

Frogs and Turtles
Reduce Your Risk of Salmonella Infections.
(Published: October 24, 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)

"Inside Knowledge"
Get the Facts About Gynecologic Cancers.
(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)

Prostate Cancer
Talk to Your Doctor About Screening Tests.
(Published: September 2, 2011)

Sickle Cell
Learn More About Sickle Cell Disease.
(Published: SSeptember 2, 2011)

August 2011

Kids and Rabies
Learn How to Prevent Rabies.
(Published: Aug 29, 2011)

Skin Infections.
Recognize and Prevent MRSA Infections.
(Published: Aug 29, 2011)

Animals in Schools
Animals in Schools and Daycare Settings.
(Published: Aug 15, 2011)

Hepatitis B
Chronic Hepatitis B and Asian & Pacific Islanders.
(Published: Aug 15, 2011)

Pink Eye
Symptoms of and Treatment for Conjunctivitis.
(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)

Diabetes
Helping Your Child Manage Diabetes at School
(Published: Aug 1, 2011)

Shingles
Know Who Should Get Vaccinated.
(Published: Aug 1, 2011)

July 2011

Hepatitis Awareness
Hepatitis Awareness Month.
(Published: July 28, 2011)

Preventing Rabies
Protect Your Family from Rabies
(Published: July 25, 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)

Backyard Flocks
Reduce the risk of Salmonella infection.
(Published: July 11, 2011)

Fairs and Food
Food Safety at Fairs and Festivals.
(Published: July 11, 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)

Prevent HFMD
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Is Contagious.
(Published: July 5, 2011)

June 2011

Dry Pet Food
Prevent Salmonella Infection from Dry Pet Food.
(Published: June 27, 2011)

Leptospirosis
Heading Outdoors? Help Avoid Infection.
(Published: June 27, 2011)

MeaslesMake Sure Your Child Is Fully Immunized
(Published: June 27, 2010)

Peer Learning
Public Health Professionals Collaborate.
(Published: June 27, 2011)

Baby Poultry
Reduce Your Risk of Salmonella Infections.
(Published: June 20, 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)

Tetanus
Make Sure You and Your Child Are Protected.
(Published: June 20, 2011)

Sickle Cell
World Sickle Cell Awareness Day.
(Published: June 13, 2011)

Toxic Info on Web
Toxic Substances Web Portal Offers Access to Info.
(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)

Salmonella
Seven Tips: Make Sure your Food is Safer to Eat.
(Published: June 7, 2011)

Diabetes
How to Manage Heat and Travel this Summer.
(Published: June 6, 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

Animal Exhibits
tay Healthy at Animal Exhibits This Summer.
(Published: May 31, 2011)

Cancer Survivors
CDC Works with Partners to Help Survivors
(Published: May 31, 2011)

Cytomegalovirus
Your Unborn Baby Can Get an Infection
(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)

Outdoor Safety
Stay Healthy and Safe Outdoors.
(Published: May 23, 2011)

Skin Cancer
Easy Ways to Avoid the Most Common Cancer.
(Published: May 23, 2011)

Stroke
May is Stroke Awareness Month.
(Published: May 23, 2011)

Swim Healthy!
Prevent Swimmer's Ear.
(Published: May 23, 2011)

Zombie Blog
Are You Prepared for a Real Emergency?
(Published: May 19, 2011)

HIV/AIDS
Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness.
(Published: May 18, 2011)

Eyesight
Does This Look Blurry? Get Your Eyes Checked.
(Published: May 16, 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)

ALS Registry
May is ALS Awareness Month.
(Published: May 9, 2011)

Arthritis Month
Arthritis Awareness Month.
(Published: May 9, 2011)

Hypertension
May is High Blood Pressure Education Month.
(Published: May 9, 2011)

Lyme Disease
Prevent Tick Bites.
(Published: May 9, 2011)

Control Asthma
You Can Prevent Asthma Attacks.
(Published: May 3, 2011)

Cancer and Women
You Can Reduce Your Risk.
(Published: May 2, 2011)

Drinking Water
National Drinking Water Week.
(Published: May 2, 2011)

Handwashing
Hand Hygiene Saves Lives.
(Published: May 2, 2011)

Thalassemia
Learn About This Inherited Blood Disorder.
(Published: May 2, 2011)