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Deaths from Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease-related deaths have increased over the past 16 years in every race, sex, and ethnicity category, and will most likely continue to increase as the population continues to age.
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Arthritis Awareness Month
Arthritis is one of the most widespread health conditions in the United States. It affects about one in four adults overall. That's over 54 million men and women. To recognize this toll on Americans' health, CDC, the Arthritis Foundation and other partners observe Arthritis Awareness Month in May.
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Skin Cancer Awareness
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Most cases of melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer, are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. To lower your skin cancer risk, protect your skin from the sun and avoid indoor tanning.
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World No Tobacco Day
Each year on May 31, CDC joins the World Health Organization (WHO) in observing World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). This observance brings worldwide awareness to the health risks associated with tobacco use, and reinforces the importance of effective strategies to reduce tobacco use
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Salmonella and Eggs
Eggs are one of nature's most nutritious and economical foods. But you must take special care when handling and preparing fresh eggs and egg products to avoid foodborne illness, sometimes called food poisoning.
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Maternal Depression
Did you know that as many as 1 in 9 women experience depression before, during, or after pregnancy? Depression is common and treatable. If you think you have depression, seek treatment from your health care provider as soon as possible.
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Ambulance Test Methods
New ambulance crash test methods aim to improve the safety of the patient compartment to keep Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers and their patients safe during transport. Learn about these crash test methods and how to design a safer ambulance for your service.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks its own tissues. The estimated number of adults in the U.S. reporting being diagnosed with IBD has increased greatly since 1999.
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5 Things About Tourette
There are many misbeliefs about Tourette syndrome (or Tourette for short) that make life harder for people with the condition. Knowing the facts can help you understand what it is like to have Tourette.
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Travel and Vaccines
Make sure you are up to date on all recommended vaccinations before traveling abroad.
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