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CDC Offers Tips to Prevent CO Poisoning this Summer ~ When power outages occur during emergencies such as hurricanes, the use of alternative sources of power for heating, cooling, or cooking can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home, garage, or camper and to poison the people and animals inside.
CDC Releases the 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Results ~ Health risk behaviors are established during childhood and adolescence and can extend into adulthood. Therefore, encouraging the adoption of healthy behaviors during childhood is easier and more effective than trying to change unhealthy behaviors during adulthood.
Follow CDCgov on Twitter ~ CDC has launched a new Twitter profile! Follow @CDCgov for up-to-date, credible health and safety information from CDC. Get daily updates on featured health topics, CDC news and events, resources and more.
Prevent Poisoning During National Safety Month ~ In 2006, 75 people died every day from unintentional poisoning – and the number of deaths has been increasing. Learn how to reduce your— or a loved one's— risk.
Tourette Syndrome: Involuntary Motor and Vocal or Phonic Tics ~ Tourette Syndrome is an inherited, neurological disorder. Learn more about how it is diagnosed and how many people have it.
Traveling to FIFA World Cup in S. Africa ~ Several cities in South Africa will host the 2010 FIFA World Cup June 11 through July 11. During these exciting weeks, don’t get sent to the sidelines with an illness or injury. Follow these tips to safeguard your health.
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