Child mental health disorders rising, cost society $247 billion annually
4 days ago
And the rate is increasing, said the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which produced the study, released Thursday.
US suicide rate rose sharply among middle-aged
19 days ago
And there was little change among middle-aged blacks, Hispanics and most other racial and ethnic groups, the report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found.
Md. rabies death was from organ transplant
67 days ago
The CDC says it's working with public health officials and health care facilities in all five states to identify people who were in close contact with the initial donor or the four organ recipients.
More US than Europeans drivers are on the phone
68 days ago
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found 69 percent of U.S. drivers reported talking on a cellphone while driving within the previous 30 days.
CDC: Electronic cigarettes gaining awareness, use
82 days ago
Increased awareness and use of electronic cigarettes in the U.S. outlined in a study released Thursday highlights the need for government regulation and evaluation, the head of the Centers for...
Flu shot proving less effective for older Americans
89 days ago
CDC officials have said that in formulating this year's vaccine, scientists accurately anticipated the strains that are circulating this season.
Flu shot doing a poor job of protecting elderly
89 days ago
CDC officials have said that in formulating this year's vaccine, scientists accurately anticipated the strains that are circulating this season.
CDC app lets you solve disease outbreaks at home
91 days ago
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the app was designed in-house and wouldn't give an estimate for development costs.
No central agency oversees, inspects cruise ships
94 days ago
The Coast Guard and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer some ship safety and health information online.
Cancer stats show decline in deaths, but major racial gaps
118 days ago
The report is based on data from the National Cancer Institute, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Center for Health Statistics.