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Estimates of Diagnosed Diabetes Now Available for all U.S. Counties

Traumatic brain injuries due to falls caused nearly 8,000 deaths and 56,000 hospitalizations in 2005 among Americans 65 and older...

Many birth facilities in the United States are not providing maternity care that is fully supportive of breastfeeding, according to a study in today's MMWR...

Age-adjusted death rates in the United States dropped significantly between 2005 and 2006 and life expectancy hit another record high, according to preliminary death statistics released today by CDC's National Center for Health Statistics.

Nearly 213,000 treated in emergency departments annually-- more than half of injuries among young people ages 10-24

ATLANTA, Ga.-The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released results of a study suggesting that some North American avian influenza A H7 virus strains have properties that might enhance their potential to infect humans as well

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established a panel of outside experts that will advise CDC's National Center for Health Marketing on its health marketing and communication programs.

However, Hispanic Students Not Showing Progress in Some Key Areas

Good News as World Celebrates "World No Tobacco Day 2008"...

People age 60 and older should be vaccinated against shingles, or herpes zoster, a condition often marked by debilitating chronic pain...