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New ME/CFS Web Content for Healthcare Providers

The new website notes that anyone can get ME/CFS. While most common in people between 40 and 60 years old, the illness affects children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. More education for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers is urgently needed, so they are prep...

Science & PolicyJul 12, 2018CDC Smoking & Tobacco (template)
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Tobacco-Free Policies on the Rise Across US Colleges and Universities

More than twice as many U.S. college and university campuses were smoke free or tobacco free in 2017 as in 2012, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation (ANRF)

Science & PolicyJun 21, 2018CDC Smoking & Tobacco (template)
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CDC Investigation Update: Cyclosporiasis

CDC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and state and local public health partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections associated with consumption of pre-packaged Del Monte Fresh Produce vegetable trays containing broccoli, cauliflower, carrots...

Science & PolicyJun 19, 2018CDC Smoking & Tobacco (template)
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CDC: More obesity in U.S. rural counties than in urban counties

Adults living in non-metropolitan (rural) counties are still more likely to be obese than adults in metro (urban) counties, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report in today's MMWR.

Science & PolicyJun 14, 2018CDC Smoking & Tobacco (template)
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Fewer U.S. High School Students Having Sex, Using Drugs

The 2017 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) paints a promising picture about the drug and sexual behaviors U.S. high school students report, but the findings leave room for concern - especially among groups of young people who report multiple health risks.

Science & PolicyJun 14, 2018CDC Smoking & Tobacco (template)
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WHO highlights devastating global impact of drowning

• Every hour, every day, more than 40 people lose their lives to drowning • 372 000 people drown each year, with those under 5 years at greatest risk News release 17 November 2014 ¦ GENEVA - WHO’s first "Global report on drowning: preventing a leading killer" reveals that drow...

Regulation & PolicyJun 2, 2018WHO — News (English)
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WHO updates personal protective equipment guidelines for Ebola response

As part of WHO’s commitment to safety and protection of healthcare workers and patients from transmission of Ebola virus disease, WHO has conducted a formal review of personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines for healthcare workers and is updating its guidelines in contex...

Science & PolicyJun 2, 2018WHO — News (English)