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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.

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

CDC Vital Signs report on Trends in Suicide Rates and contributing circumstances to suicide.

Yet 3.6 million middle and high school students still use tobacco products

Comprehensive prevention goes beyond a focus on mental health concerns

According to the latest Vital Signs report, suicide increased in nearly every U.S. state from 1999 through 2016.

Crypto parasite continues to cause most outbreaks and illnesses linked to pools and water playgrounds

Test could save lives and lead to fewer unnecessary rabies shots

Opportunity to enhance tobacco cessation treatment in these settings

The Partnership for Public Service has announced its nominees for the 2018 Service to America Medals, known as the "Sammies." CDC has three finalists for these prestigious public health awards that recognize the talents and achievements of federal