Healthy Living
May 2013
Be up to date
Choose to stay healthy
(Published: May 13, 2013)
Women’s Health!
National Women’s Health Week 2013
(Published: May 13, 2013)
Drinking Water
Drinking Water Week 2013: Know Your H2O
(Published: May 6, 2013)
Be Food Safe
Protect yourself from food poisoning
(Published: May 6, 2013)
Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day
(Published: May 6, 2013)
Tobacco-Free Moms
Celebrate Moms Who Protect Children’s Health
(Published: May 6, 2013)
April 2013
CDC Detectives
CDC Detectives Respond to Disease Outbreaks
(Published: April 29, 2013)
Budget for Health
Learn free or low cost ways to be healthy
(Published: April 29, 2013)
Handwashing
Hand Hygiene Saves Lives
(Published: April 29, 2013)
Pink Eye
Pink Eye Usually Mild and Easy to Treat
(Published: April 29, 2013)
CDC Stacks
CDC Stacks Shares Public Health Publications
(Published: April 22, 2013)
Have a Safe Prom!
10 Tips for a Healthy and Safe Prom
(Published: April 22, 2013)
Latino Heart Health
Cardiovascular disease among US Hispanics
(Published: April 22, 2013)
Decisions Day!
Advance Directives: For You, For Your Family
(Published: April 15, 2013)
Health for All
Closing the Gaps in Health Among Minorities
(Published: April 15, 2013)
DNA Day
Celebrate DNA Day
(Published: April 10, 2013)
Healthy Gardening
Enjoy the benefits of gardening
(Published: April 8, 2013)
2013 Tips Campaign
Tips From Former Smokers 2013 Campaign
(Published: April 1, 2013)
March 2013
Global Food Safety
Global Networks Make Food Safer
(Published: March 25, 2013)
NNHAAD 2013
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2013
(Published: March 19, 2013)
Latino Heart Health
Cardiovascular disease among US Hispanics
(Published: March 18, 2013)
Healthy Wedding!
How to Plan a Healthy and Safe Wedding
(Published: March 18, 2013)
Grand Rounds
Reducing Teen Pregnancy in the United States
(Published: March 11, 2013)
Ground Water Week
Learn about protecting your ground water
(Published: March 11, 2013)
Less Salt, Please!
World Salt Awareness Week
(Published: March 11, 2013)
Lynch Syndrome
Genetic Testing: Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
(Published: March 11, 2013)
Spring Into Action
Have Fun in the Sun This Spring
(Published: March 11, 2013)
Women's History
Celebrating Women's History Month 2013
(Published: March 4, 2013)
February 2013
Love Your Heart
Be Good to Your Heart—Quit Smoking
(Published: February 11, 2013)
Healthy Valentine
Love Your Health on Valentine's Day
(Published: February 11, 2013)
Text4Baby
Are you Pregnant or a New Mom?
(Published: February 11, 2013)
Smoking & Mental Illness
Smoking Among Adults With Mental Illness
(Published: February 5, 2013)
Heart Month
February is American Heart Month
(Published: February 4, 2013)
Workplace Wellness
Workplace Wellness: Staying Healthy at Work
(Published: February 4, 2013)
January 2013
Food Safety
Super Bowl Food Safety Playbook
(Published: January 31, 2013)
Enjoy Super Bowl
Kick off a Healthy Super Bowl Celebration
(Published: January 31, 2013)
Go Light
Go Light When You Grab a Bite
(Published: January 28, 2013)
HIV/STD Prevention
Schools Play Key Role in HIV/STD Prevention
(Published: January 28, 2013)
Pop Quiz!
How much do you know about folic acid?
(Published: January 7, 2013)
December 2012
Healthy 2013!
A New Year of Healthy Possibilities
(Published: December 28, 2012)
Commit to Quit
Commit to Quit Smoking in 2013
(Published: December 24, 2012)
Where's Your Record?
Can't Find Your Vaccination Record?
(Published: December 24, 2012)
Women's Health
Women's Health 2012: A Year in Review
(Published: December 17, 2012)
Healthy Holidays
Twelve ways to health for this holiday season
(Published: December 3, 2012)
Holiday Food Safety
Holiday Food Safety During Pregnancy
(Published: December 3, 2012)
November 2012
Turkey Time
Safely Prepare Your Holiday Meal
(Published: November 19, 2012)
Caregiving Tips
Tips to keep caregivers safe and healthy
(Published: November 13, 2012)
Help for Smokers
Pregnant? Learn how to quit smoking.
(Published: November 13, 2012)
Save Antibiotics
Mission Critical: Learn How to Preserve Lifesaving Drugs
(Published: November 7, 2012)
Stop Smoking
Free Yourself From Smoking on November 15!
(Published: November 13, 2012)
October 2012
Adult Vaccines
Adults Need Immunizations, Too
(Published: October 29, 2012)
Happy Halloween!
Have a happy, safe, and healthy Halloween
(Published: October 29, 2012)
Global Handwashing
Global Handwashing Day 2012
(Published: October 9, 2012)
Healthy Schools
Training Tools for Healthy Schools
(Published: October 9, 2012)
September 2012
Food Deserts Explained
Eating Healthy Inside a Food Desert
(Published: September 24, 2012)
Test Your Knowledge
Health and Safety Quizzes and Tools
(Published: September 24, 2012)
Heart Disease
Genomics and Heart Disease
(Published: September 17, 2012)
Museum Day Live
CDC Participates in Smithsonian's Museum Day
(Published: September 17, 2012)
Get a Flu Vaccine
Flu Season is Here—It's Time to Get Vaccinated
(Published: September 10, 2012)
Dry Pet Food
Tips to Prevent a Salmonella,; Infection from Dry Pet Food.
(Published: September 4, 2012)
August 2012
Alcohol During Pregnancy
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause FASDs.
(Published: August 31, 2012)
Vaccines for Children
Program Offers Vaccines for Uninsured Children
(Published: August 27, 2012)
Animal Exhibits
Stay Healthy at Animal Exhibits This Summer
(Published: August 13, 2012)
Vaccines for School
Keep your school age kids up-to-date on vaccines
(Published: August 13, 2012)
More Adults Walking
Walk to Get More Physical Activity and for Health.
(Published: August 7, 2012)
Preteen Vaccines
Vaccines protect preteens and teens from disease.
(Published: August 6, 2012)
Prevent Rotavirus
Rotavirus Can Be Serious: Protect Your Child
(Published: August 6, 2012)
Sharing CDC's 24/7 Message
Sharing CDC's 24/7 Message through Ambassadors
(Published: August 6, 2012)
July 2012
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes Can Make You Sick
(Published: July 30, 2012)
CDC Works 24/7
CDC: Saving Lives and Protecting People.
(Published: July 23, 2012)
Home Canning
Home Canning: Protect Yourself from Botulism.
(Published: July 23, 2012)
June 2012
CDC's iPad "App"
Download CDC's App On Your iPad.
(Published: June 27, 2012)
Healthy Pets and People
Reduce your risk of infections from your pets.
(Published: June 25, 2012)
Healthy Schools
Training Tools for Healthy Schools.
(Published: June 25, 2012)
National HIV Testing Day
CDC recommends everyone ages 13-64 be tested for HIV at least once.
(Published: June 25, 2012)
Men's Health
Tips for Men to Live a Safe and Healthy Life.
(Published: June 11, 2012)
Summertime Tips!
Have a safe and healthy summer.
(Published: June 11, 2012)
2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Results
Data from the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveys.
(Published: June 7, 2012)
New Video Contest
Enter the Safer Lens Video Contest.
(Published: June 4, 2012)
May 2012
SG Contest Winners
SG announces the winners of the Tobacco— I'm Not Buying It video contest.
(Published: May 31, 2012)
Healthy Community Design
Create Health Communities through Healthy Community Design.
(Published: May 28, 2012)
Help for Smokers
Pregnant? Learn how to quit smoking.
(Published: May 28, 2012)
Preparedness
CDC Releases Older Adult Preparedness Portal.
(Published: May 28, 2012)
Prevent Drowning
Drowning Happens Quickly.
(Published: May 28, 2012)
Skin Cancer
CDC's Easy Tips for Sun-Safe Summer Fun.
(Published: May 28, 2012)
Parents & Vaccines
Are you a parent looking for vaccine info?
(Published: May 21, 2012)
RWIIP Week 2012
Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week 2012
(Published: May 21, 2012)
Spring and Summer Outdoor Safety
It's springtime and that means it's a good time to go outside and enjoy the weather.
(Published: May 21, 2012)
April 2012
Good Eyesight
Can't See Clearly? Get Your Eyes Checked.
(Published: April 30, 2012)
National Park Week
National Park Week: April 21 - 29.
(Published: April 23, 2012)
Protect Infants
Immunization. Safe, Proven Protection for Your Baby.
(Published: April 20, 2012)
Understanding Adolescents
Researchers Unravel the Mysteries of Adolescence.
(Published: April 23, 2012)
Protect Infants
Immunization. Safe, Proven Protection for Your Baby.
(Published: April 20, 2012)
Health Text Alerts
Get Health Tips & Alerts via Text Message
(Published: April 9, 2012)
Meditation
Meditation for Health and Wellness.
(Published: April 2, 2012)
March 2012
Bats
Take Caution When Bats Are Near.
(Published: March 19, 2012)
Real Quitters
CDC Launches Tobacco Education Campaign.
(Published: March 15, 2012)
Be Safe. Vaccinate
Be safe while traveling. Vaccinate before you go.
(Published: March 12, 2012)
Bug Bite Protection
Be Bug-Proof: Protect Kids from Bug Bites.
(Published: March 12, 2012)
Nutrition Research
Researchers Seek New Nutrition Norms.
(Published: March 12, 2012)
Youth Tobacco Use
Surgeon General Addresses Youth Tobacco Use.
(Published: March 8, 2012)
Kidney Disease
Diabetes Raises Your Risk for Kidney Disease.
(Published: March 5, 2012)
February 2012
Vaccines for Teens
Preteens and Teens Need Vaccines Too!
(Published: February 27, 2012)
ACHIEVE
Communities Receive ACHIEVE Grant.
(Published: February 17, 2012)
Adult Vaccines
Updates to Adult Immunizations Recommendations.
(Published: February 17, 2012)
Valentine's Day
Have a Romantic and Safe Valentine's Dinner.
(Published: February 10, 2012)
Health Literacy
Improving Health Literacy.
(Published: February 10, 2012)
January 2012
iPad "App"
CDC Releases Its First iPad "App".
(Published: January 30, 2012)
Success Stories
Success Stories in Environmental Health Work.
(Published: January 30, 2012)
Super Bowl Safety
Have a Safe and Healthy Super Bowl Celebration.
(Published: January 30, 2012)
A Healthy Adventure
Eagle Book Mystery Offers Health and Fun.
(Published: January 23, 2012)
High Risk?
Get a Flu Vaccine.
(Published: January 17, 2012)
Vital Signs
Binge Drinking is a Public Health Problem.
(Published: January 10, 2012)
Vaccines for Children
Program Offers Vaccines for Uninsured Kids.
(Published: January 9, 2012)
Immunization
Hib Disease: Has Your Child Been Vaccinated?
(Published: January 3, 2012)
December 2011
Arthritis Pain
A Tool to Help Reduce Arthritis Pain and Disability.
(Published: December 12, 2011)
Family Holidays
Gather & Share Your Family Health History.
(Published: December 19, 2011)
Store Meds Safely
Put Medicines Up and Away and Out of Sight.
(Published: December 12, 2011)
October 2011
Excess Alcohol
The Price of Excessive Alcohol Consumption.
(Published: October 17, 2011)
Youth Obesity
Promote Healthy Eating & Physical Activity in Schools.
(Published: October 17, 2011)
Wash Your Hands Wash Your Hands to Help Eliminate Germs.
(Published: October 14, 2011)
Fire Prevention
Protect Your Family from Fire.
(Published: October 11, 2011)
Breast Cancer
Mammograms Are the Best Way to Find It Early.
(Published: October 3, 2011)
On this Page
September 2011
New Grant Awards
$103 Million to Prevent Chronic Disease.
(Published: September 27, 2011)
Learning @ CDC
Public Health Training for All.
(Published: September 26, 2011)
Tobacco Use
Adult Smoking Drops During 2005–2010.
(Published: September 6, 2011)
August 2011
Newborn Screening
Newborn Screening Can Help Prevent Problems
(Published: Aug 29, 2011)
Swim Healthy
Tips for Swimming Healthy All Year Long.
(Published: August 22, 2011)
5 Minutes for Health
Health Tips You Can Do in Five Minutes or Less.
(Published: August 22, 2011)
Live Longer
Practice Healthy Behaviors for a Longer Life.
(Published: Aug 18, 2011)
Animals in Schools
Animals in Schools and Daycare Settings.
(Published: Aug 15, 2011)
July 2011
Disability?
Read Tips on How to Care for Your Health.
(Published: July 25, 2011)
Family Reunion
Tips for a Safe and Healthy Family Reunion.
(Published: July 25, 2011)
Preview
Preview New Design of CDC Home Page.
(Published: July 25, 2011)
Sustainability
Planning Healthy Communities.
(Published: July 25, 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)
Summertime Safety
Stay Safe and Healthy this Summer.
(Published: July 1, 2011)
June 2011
Leptospirosis
Heading Outdoors? Help Avoid Infection.
(Published: June 27, 2011)
Pedestrian Safety
Stay Safe While Walking Near Traffic!
(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)
No Sugar Drinks
Drink Fewer Sugar-sweetened Beverages.
(Published: June 20, 2011)
Prevention
America's Plan for Better Health and Wellness.
(Published: June 16, 2011)
Tobacco Controls
Tighter Tobacco Controls Impact Public Health.
(Published: June 14, 2011)
Disparities
Health Risks Among Sexual Minority Youth.
(Published: June 13, 2011)
Father's Day
Make This Father's Day Smoke-Free.
(Published: June 13, 2011)
May 2011
Cancer Survivors
CDC Works with Partners to Help Survivors
(Published: May 31, 2011)
Kids' Safety
Summer Safety for Kids.
(Published: May 31, 2011)
Quit Smoking
World No Tobacco Day is May 31.
(Published: May 26, 2011)
One Test. Two Lives.
CDC Recommends HIV Screening for Prenatal Care
(Published: May 26, 2011)
Eagle Books Exhibit
Watercolors at Museum Illustrate Healthy Living
(Published: May 24, 2011)
Podcasts
Portable Health and Safety Information
(Published: May 24, 2011)
CDC Video Contest
Healthy Swimming Video Contest! Win $1,000!
(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)
Older Americans
May is Older Americans Month.
(Published: May 9, 2011)
Control Asthma
You Can Prevent Asthma Attacks.
(Published: May 3, 2011)
Teen Pregnancy
May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.
(Published: May 2, 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)
Secondhand Smoke
Smoke-free Protections Vary Across States.
(Published: April 25, 2011)
Earth Day 2011!
CDC Celebrates Earth Day
(Published: April 22, 2011)
Cancer Registries
Providing Quality Cancer Data for Research.
(Published: April 11, 2011)
Child Abuse
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
(Published: April 11, 2011)
Alcohol Awareness
April is Alcohol Awareness Month.
(Published: April 6, 2011)
Teen Pregnancy
The Importance of Prevention.
(Published: April 5, 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)
Cerebral Palsy
Learn the Signs, Causes, and What to Do.
(Published: March 21, 2011)
Older Adults
Clinical Preventive Services for Older Adults.
(Published: March 14, 2011)
Sickle Cell
Learn the Symptoms and How to Stay Healthy.
(Published: March 14, 2011)
February 2011
Adult Vaccines
New Vaccine Recommendations for Adults.
(Published: February 22, 2011)
Physical Inactivity Estimates
Stay Active. Reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and related diseases.
(Published: February 16, 2011)
Muscular Dystrophy
Learn About the Signs and Care Considerations.
(Published: February 14, 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)
Student Health
Improving the Health of Youth Through Schools.
(Published: January 24, 2011)
CDC Social Media
Follow CDC on Facebook & Twitter
(Published: January 18, 2011)
Go Green
Ride your Bike
(Published: January 18, 2011)
Haiti Earthquake
One-Year Anniversary.
(Published: January 11, 2011)
December 2010
Smoke Exposure.
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)
Greener Meetings
Plan a Green and Healthy Meeting.
(Published: November 22, 2010)
Homelessness
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
(Published: November 15, 2010)
Access to Care
Millions Skip Needed Health Care.
(Published: November 9, 2010)
Food & Pregnancy
Learn About Holiday Food Safety & Pregnancy.
(Published: November 8, 2010)
Quit Smoking
Federal Health Plans Help Tobacco Users Quit.
(Published: November 8, 2010)
October 2010
Hereditary Cancer
Breast and Ovarian Cancer.
(Published: October 18, 2010)
September 2010
Healthy Kids
Learn Tips to Raise Safe and Healthy Kids
(Published: September 27, 2010)
Sleep and Sleep Disorders
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
(Published: September 23, 2010)
August 2010
Vaccine Safety
What You Should Know About Vaccine Safety.
(Published: August 4, 2010)
Family Reunion
Tips for a Safe and Healthy Family Reunion
(Published: August 3, 2010)
Family Reunion
Gather Your Family Health History this Summer.
(Published: August 2, 2010)
July 2010
ADA Anniversary
20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
(Published: July 26, 2010)
Healthy Kids
Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy in the Fall
(Published: July 22, 2010)
Child Well-Being
Key Indicators of Children's Well-Being
(Published: July 12, 2010)
June 2010
Outdoor Safety
Stay Safe in the Woods or Your Backyard.
(Published: June 28, 2010)
Sickle Cell
Learn About Sickle Cell Disease.
(Published: June 21, 2010)
Keep them Safe
Protect the Ones You Love.
(Published: June 14, 2010)
FIFA World Cup 2010
Tips for Travel to South Africa.
(Published: June 7, 2010)
Healthy Places
Read How CDC Helps Create Healthy Cities
(Published: June 1, 2010)
May 2010
Babies & Hearing
Screening Important for Development
(Published: May 24, 2010)
Boating Safety
Stay Safe During Safe Boating Week
(Published: May 17, 2010)
Drug Control
2010 National Drug Control Strategy
(Published: May 12, 2010)
Stroke
American Stroke Month.
(Published: May 3, 2010)
April 2010
Lyme Disease
Springtime Means Time to Prevent Lyme Disease
(Published: April 26, 2010)
State Highlights
Nationwide Tobacco Control Data
(Published: April 22, 2010)
Detect Autism Early
First Step: Learn the Signs.
(Published: April 19, 2010)
Pregnancy
Alcohol and Pregnancy: What You Should Know
(Published: April 19, 2010)
Healthy Swimming
Avoiding Germs in Swimming Pools
(Published: April 15, 2010)
March 2010
Communities Putting Prevention to Work
CDC awards $372.8 Million to 44 Communities
(Published: March 29, 2010)
Patient Safety
Ten Ways To Be a Safe Patient
( (Published: March 8, 2010)
February 2010
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer, HPV and Pap Tests
(Published: February 1, 2010)
January 2010
Obesity & Genes
Can Genes Explain Obesity?
(Published: January 19, 2010)
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