CDC.gov Features deliver actionable and timely health, safety and wellness messages. Here is a preview of the CDC.gov Health and Safety features of the
week:
ALS-Lou Gehrig's Disease – Learn More
Far too little is known about ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Learn more about how the National ALS Registry is changing that.
Asian American & Pacific Islander Health Month
Learn about the diverse demographics, see examples of health disparities, and find out what federal plans, activities and programs address the health and well-being of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders.
CDC's Healthy Swimming Video Contest, Win $1,000!
The CDC's Healthy Swimming Program wants your creative talent for a nationwide video contest! Help your community stay healthy by making a short video and win $1,000.
Clinical Preventive Services for Older Adults
Creating community linkages that promote access to and use of clinical preventive services for older adults is paramount to the theme of this year's Older Americans Month—Connecting the Community.
Diabetes and Pregnancy
Control your diabetes before and during pregnancy to help prevent birth defects and other poor outcomes, such as miscarriage or stillbirth.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. Learn more about signs, treatments, and what you can do about FASDs.
Grand Rounds - Lyme Disease
Grand Rounds at CDC are a forum in which experts present a series of lectures and bring ideas from diverse perspectives on a public health issue.
The May session will give a rare glimpse into the front lines of those battling and treating Lyme disease while addressing the data gaps, unmet needs,
and overall challenges and opportunities for its prevention and control.
It's Spring – Time to Prevent Lyme Disease
When you're outside this spring and summer, prevent tick bites and reduce your risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases by following these tips.
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month
Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C can become chronic, life-long infections which can lead to liver cancer. Millions of Americans are living with chronic viral hepatitis, and many do not know they are infected.
May is High Blood Pressure Education Month
Nearly 68 million people have high blood pressure, which is also called hypertension, in the U.S. Hypertension increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death.
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month—Take Action!
Arthritis affects 50 million Americans and is expected to increase significantly as the population ages. Each year in May, Arthritis Awareness Month focuses national attention on the burden of arthritis and the tools and resources for better managing arthritis symptoms.
Regular Eye Exams Help Keep Vision Healthy
It's important to take care of your eyes. Poor vision makes it harder to read, drive, and handle money.
The good news: Many eye problems and diseases can be treated if caught early.
Returning Home after a Disaster: Be Healthy and Safe
Stay safe from hazards a storm may leave in your home.
Using Science to Reduce the Burden of Cancer
CDC conducts studies and supports public health research designed to help the cancer community reduce the burden of cancer and eliminate health disparities. CDC also evaluates the feasibility and effectiveness of strategies designed to prevent and control cancer.
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