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Study Abroad

Studying Abroad During Flu Season ~ Planning to study abroad soon? With so many pre-trip topics to tackle, something as common as flu might not even cross your mind. This year, protecting yourself and others from flu is more important than ever. Wherever you are studying, here are some tips for staying healthy during flu season.

2009-11-18

Go Smoke Free!

Great American Smokeout: November 19, 2009 ~ Approximately 43.4 million (or 1 in 5) US adults are current smokers, and smoking and exposure to tobacco smoke result in approximately 443,000 premature deaths in the United States annually. But this needn't be the case. The third Thursday of November—which this year falls on November 20—marks the Great American Smokeout, an annual event that encourages smokers to quit for at least one day in the hope that this might challenge them to stop using tobacco permanently and to raise awareness of the many effective ways to quit for good. On November 20, join with millions of other smokers to take part in the Great American Smokeout and say "no" to tobacco for 24 hours. It just might be the first day of the rest of a tobacco-free life.

2009-11-18

Tribal Programs

Native American Road Safety ~ Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of unintentional injury for American Indian/ Alaska Natives ages 1-44. Both American Indian/Alaska Native children and adults are at especially high risk of being injured or killed in a crash. November is Native American Heritage Month. This year's theme is "Revitalizing Health – Energizing Our Mission in an Era of Change". CDC's Injury Center works with tribal nations to implement motor vehicle injury prevention programs. This month, learn about American Indian/Alaska Natives' risks on the roads and how CDC-funded programs are helping to reduce those risks.

2009-11-16

Food & Pregnancy

Learn About Holiday Food Safety & Pregnancy ~ Most people know that smoking causes cancer, heart disease, and other major health problems. But women who smoke during pregnancy put themselves and their unborn babies at risk for other health problems. The dangers of smoking during pregnancy include premature birth, certain birth defects, and infant death. Even being around cigarette smoke puts a woman and her baby at risk for problems. Learn how to keep you and your unborn baby healthy this holiday season by being food safe.

2009-11-16

Don't Smoke

Learn Why and How to Quit for Good ~ Most people know that smoking causes cancer, heart disease, and other major health problems. But women who smoke during pregnancy put themselves and their unborn babies at risk for other health problems. The dangers of smoking during pregnancy include premature birth, certain birth defects, and infant death. Even being around cigarette smoke puts a woman and her baby at risk for problems. Quitting smoking can be hard, but it is one of the best ways a woman can protect herself and her baby's health.

2009-11-16

2009 H1N1 & Diabetes

Protect yourself from 2009 H1N1 ~ November is American Diabetes Month. People with diabetes are at increased risk for complications from influenza, including 2009 H1N1 flu. There are important steps and everyday precautions that people with diabetes should take in order to stay healthy this flu season.

2009-11-13

Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer Awareness Month ~ More people die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. In 2004, lung cancer accounted for more deaths than breast, prostate, and colon cancer combined. The most important thing you can do to prevent lung cancer is to not start smoking or to quit if you currently smoke.

2009-11-12

Premature Birth

National Prematurity Awareness Week ~ More than a half million babies in the United States-that's 1 in every 8-are born premature each year. Some babies are so small they could fit in the palm of your hand. If you're pregnant, learn about the risk factors for premature birth.

2009-11-12

Prepare for Ida

Learn How to Stay Safe During and After the Storm ~ You can't stop a tropical storm or hurricane, but you can take steps now to protect yourself and your family.

2009-11-09

Protect Your Baby

Learn About Cytomegalovirus ~ Most children with cytomegalovirus (CMV) don't get sick. However, if a woman becomes infected with CMV while pregnant, the virus can affect her fetus. Such infections can result in birth defects or other serious problems---including death. If you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy, the best way to protect your baby from CMV is to protect yourself.

2009-11-09

CDC and Kenya

Celebrating 30 Years of Collaboration ~ This week in Kenya, CDC and the Kenya Institute of Medical Research (KEMRI) celebrated 30 years of preventing disease and saving lives.

2009-11-09