No Texting Behind the Wheel
Ice cream and apple pie? Great mix. Texting and driving. Not a good mix. Sure, learning to drive is one of life’s great milestones.
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Stop, Wash, and Go To Avoid the Flu During Travel
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).
Flu is Here: Take Action to Protect Yourself
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.
Learning the Signs of Autism and the Importance of Acting Early
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 ed…
Vaccine Safety
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.
Keys to Healthy Aging
What is longevity without health? Adults today are looking not only to extend their lives, but to enjoy their extra years.
Latino teens happier, healthier if families embrace biculturalism
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 cult…
Stay Safe and Healthy This Summer
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.
What You Should Know About Novel Influenza A H1N1 (Swine Flu)
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 s…
Keep Safe Both In and Out of the Car
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.
Have Fun, Get Fit, Try Bicycling to Work!
Want to get in shape, get healthier, and get moving? Do you know the benefits or exercise, yet dread working out because you think it’s too strenuous or too boring? Maybe it’s time to rethink the way you bring physical activity into your life.
Rabies: The Silent Killer
A young child awakens early one morning to a fluttering sound coming from the blinds covering her bedroom window. He gets out of bed and notices what looks like a small bird flopping around on the floor. The child picks up the bird and realizes that it’s not a bird but a bat and releases it out the window.
Pool Chemical Safety: Protect Yourself from Injuries
Swimming is the second most popular sports activity in the United States, with hundreds of millions of swimming visits each year. To help protect swimmers’ health, pool chemicals are added to the water at aquatics venues, such as pools, water parks, an…
Don’t Go Overboard: Before you go swimming this season, protect yourself and your family from Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs)
Swimming and other water-related activities such as water skiing and boating are excellent ways to spend leisure time and to engage in physical activity. However, it is important for everyone to follow basic guidelines to prevent Recreational Water Ill…
Hispanic Babies are at Higher Risk of Brain and Spine Birth Defects: Mothers Who Take Folic Acid can Reduce that Risk
Each year in United States approximately 3,000 pregnancies are affected by serious defects of the spine and brain called neural tube defects (NTDs). Hispanic women have a 30-40 percent higher risk of having babies with these birth defects. NTDs occur in the first few weeks of pregnancy, very often before a woman even knows she is pregnant.