Healthy Living

The death rate for African Americans dropped 25% from 1999-2015, but they are still more likely to die at a young age than white Americans.

5/2/2017 1:03:00 PM

Dental cavities are one of the most common chronic conditions among children and teens. Left untreated, cavities can cause pain and infection and problems in eating, speaking, and learning.

10/18/2016 10:05:00 AM

Every second of every day in the United States an older adult falls. Among older Americans, falls are the number one cause of injuries and death from injury.

9/22/2016 4:01:00 PM

Regular physical activity is vital for healthy aging. It can help delay, prevent, or manage many costly chronic diseases. Physical activity can also reduce the risk of premature death.

9/15/2016 9:26:00 AM

On June 22-23, the national experts of the Community Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) will meet in Atlanta to weigh the evidence on which strategies work to reduce the impact of some of the most challenging health issues facing the country including:

6/20/2016 5:02:00 AM

Cigarette smoking among high school students dropped to the lowest levels since the National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) began in 1991, but the use of e-cigarettes among students poses new challenges according to the 2015 survey results released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

6/9/2016 9:00:00 AM

This World Hand Hygiene Day, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched "Clean Hands Count," a new hand hygiene campaign focused on improving adherence to hand hygiene recommendations, dispelling myths and misperceptions about hand hygiene, and empowering patients.

5/5/2016 4:00:00 AM