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Cryptosporidiosis or Crypto, a chlorine-resistant parasite, is likely to pose an even bigger challenge in the future
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New CDC Study Finds Arthritis Can be a Barrier for Adults Seeking to Manage Diabetes through Physical Activity
More than half of adults with diagnosed diabetes also have arthritis, a painful condition that can be a barrier to physical activity-an important health strategy for managing diabetes...
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Falls a Leading Cause of Injury-Related Emergency Department Visits for Infants Each Year, CDC Study Shows
Half of the estimated 328,500 infants 12 months of age or younger who were treated for injuries in hospital emergency departments each year from 2001 to 2004 were injured as a result of a fall, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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National Infant Immunization Week Reminds Parents of the Importance of Immunizations and Encourages them to Look to their Child's Doctor for Information
More Than Twenty Percent of Children Not Fully Protected Against Vaccine-Preventable Disease
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Pregnancy Rate Drops for Women Under Age 25 - April 14, 2008
Pregnancy rates for females under age 25, including teenagers, in the United States declined in 2004 compared to 1990, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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CDC Report Points to Need for New Foodborne Illness Strategies
A 10-state report released Thuday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed little change in the incidence of some foodborne infections after a period of decline.
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Smoking Early In Pregnancy Raises Risks Of Heart Defects In Newborns
Mothers who smoke early in pregnancy are more likely to give birth to infants with heart defects, according to a study funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Study Shows Rural Alaska Natives without In-Home Running Water Suffer More Disease
Rural Alaska Natives living without in-home access to running water have disproportionately higher rates of respiratory and skin infections, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Studies Describe the Funding, Development, and Implementation of a National Colorectal Cancer Screening Demonstration Program in the United States
What: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States of cancers that that affect both men and women.
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Community Heroes Honored for Contributions to CDC's Steps Program
Seven community heroes were recently honored at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Steps Program's Action Institute for their extraordinary contributions in improving the health and well-being of Americans in school, worksite, healthcare or community settings.
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CDC Study Reveals Adults May Not Get Enough Rest or Sleeps
About 10 percent of adults report not getting enough rest or sleep every day in the past month, according to a new four-state study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report...
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CDC's Advisory Committee Recommends Influenza Vaccination for Children 6 months through 18 years of age
A panel of immunization experts advised the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today to expand the recommended ages for annual influenza vaccination of children to include all children from only 6 months to 59 months of age. The expanded recommendation is to take...
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Disparities in Awareness of Heart Attack Warning Signs Among Adults in 14 States Revealed by CDC Study
An alarming number of adults fail to recognize heart attack warning signs and symptoms that could, if heeded, save their lives, according to...
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CDC State Preparedness Report Highlights Progress and Challenges
An inaugural report on public health preparedness released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates states have made significant progress with respect to emergency preparedness, but that significant challenges remain.
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CDC Releases Results of Formaldehyde Level Tests
(NEW ORLEANS) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released today preliminary results from recent testing that found higher than typical indoor exposure levels of formaldehyde in travel trailers and mobile ho...