What If We Treated Gun Violence Like A Public Health Crisis?
The law restricts a major government public health agency's research into gun violence, which kills or injures more people than many other infectious diseases.
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For People With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, More Exercise Isn't Better
The Centers for Disease Control has revised recommendations for treating ME/CFS and now says that vigorous exercise can make symptoms worse. Patient advocates say it's a huge victory.
Survey Estimates Over Half Of Adolescents In North Carolina Getting Vaccinated Against HPV
A recent survey shows more people in North Carolina are getting vaccinated to prevent sexually transmitted infections, suggesting that over half of adolescents in the state have had at least o
Why The Toxin Trouble With Tiny Turtles Continues
The government is warning people not to handle tiny turtles because of the risk of contracting salmonella. The problem is, it has been warning us for 40 years and we're still getting sick.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Papayas Sickens More Than 100 People
Consumers should avoid Maradol papayas from Mexico, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The outbreak has spread to 16 states, and one death has been reported.
Georgia OB-GYN Will Lead Centers For Disease Control And Prevention
Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald, who leads the Georgia Department of Public Health, has been appointed CDC director. She'll take over as the Trump administration seeks big cuts to the CDC's budget.
Opioid Prescriptions Falling But Remain Too High, CDC Says
U.S. doctors are prescribing opioid painkillers less often and at lower doses, but at rates that are three times higher than their European counterparts, the CDC says.
More Ticks In 2017: How To Stay Safe
A mild winter is adding up to more insects, and that means more ticks—tiny creatures in the spider family that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, and humans.
Death Rate Among Black Americans Declines, Especially For Elderly People
The CDC says the death rate for black Americans fell 25 percent over 17 years and was especially dramatic for those 65 and older. But young black people are still dying earlier than white Americans.
U.S. Supply Of Yellow Fever Vaccine Will Run Out By Midsummer
Officials are working on an emergency import deal for another vaccine that is not licensed in the U.S. Even then, a limited number of doses will be available at only a small number of clinics.