Topics of interest from CDC this week:
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LGBT Students
CDC data on the health risk behaviors and experiences among sexual minority high school students highlight the need for action to improve their health and well-being now and into adulthood.
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Keeping Backyard Poultry
Backyard chickens and other poultry (ducks, turkeys) can carry germs like Salmonella. After you touch a bird, or anything in the area where birds live and roam, wash your hands so you don't get sick!
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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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Smoking and Diabetes
Everyone knows cigarette smoking is bad for you, but did you know it can lead to type 2 diabetes? And if you have diabetes, smoking can make it much worse. Learn how they're connected and why quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health.
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Hurricanes
You can't stop a tropical storm or hurricane, but you can take steps now to protect you and your family.
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