May 21, 2013: Americans Still Making Unhealthy Choices: CDC
High rates of obesity, heavy drinking, smoking and inactivity reported, but most people getting enough sleep

May 20, 2013: Study: Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective
But it was phased out because of side effects; newer version works, study notes

May 16, 2013: 1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC
ADHD is most common current diagnosis in children aged 3 to 17

May 16, 2013: Many Public Pools Contaminated With Human Waste: CDC
Agency offers clear advice to help you avoid infections

May 13, 2013: Unusual Heat May Have Boosted West Nile Virus Last Year: CDC
More illnesses, deaths from mosquito-borne disease reported in 2012 than in recent years, agency says

May 09, 2013: Many Seniors Suffer Mental Decline in Silence: CDC
While 1 in 8 has memory problems and confusion, too few seek help

May 07, 2013: Half of People With Hepatitis C Don't Complete Needed Tests: CDC
Without treatment, virus can lead to liver cancer

May 06, 2013: More Than 4 in 10 U.S. Teens Text While Driving: Survey
State laws banning behavior don't seem to help much, researchers find

May 06, 2013: More Kids Diagnosed With Mental Health Disabilities, Study Finds
Conditions such as autism, ADHD appear to drive 16 percent increase in a decade

May 02, 2013: Steep Rise in Suicides Among Middle-Aged Americans, CDC Says
Rate rose by 28 percent since 1999; recession may have played a role, experts say

May 01, 2013: Younger Men Biggest Consumers of Added Sugars: CDC
Sweetened food and beverages are source of too many empty calories, experts say

April 30, 2013: Girls May Need Fewer Gardasil Shots, Study Suggests
Preteens appear to get same protection with two doses of HPV vaccine as young women who get three

April 24, 2013: Diabetes Self-Care Improves Slowly, U.S. Report Finds
But nearly half of patients aren't meeting goals for blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol

April 11, 2013: Roundworm Infections Threaten Organ Recipients
CDC reports on three patients who were sickened by infected donor

April 11, 2013: Teen's Death From Chickenpox Highlights Need for Vaccination, CDC Reports
Prior inoculation probably would have protected her, experts say

April 10, 2013: Smoking in Youth-Rated Movies Doubles: Report
On-screen tobacco use encourages kids to start habit, CDC says

April 09, 2013: Many Americans Skipping Meds to Save Money, CDC Says
Lack of insurance coverage was key factor in patients cutting back on drugs they need

April 04, 2013: Nearly 30 Percent of Americans Have High Blood Pressure: CDC
While awareness has grown, experts say more people need treatment to prevent heart disease, stroke

April 04, 2013: Despite Big Progress, Many Kids Have High Lead Levels in Blood
Mineral has been linked to learning and behavioral problems, CDC says

April 04, 2013: More U.S. Couples Living Together Instead of Marrying, CDC Finds
And more women getting pregnant while cohabiting

April 02, 2013: Repeat Births by Teen Girls Still Too High: CDC
20 percent are repeat births and these babies face health risks, agency says

March 28, 2013: Valley Fever Fungal Infection on Rise in Southwest
Flu-like symptoms can last weeks or months, CDC researchers say

March 28, 2013: CDC Launches New Graphic Antismoking Ads
Emotional ads put a face to devastating effects from both smoking and secondhand smoke

March 21, 2013: They're Cute, But Chicks Carry Salmonella Dangers
Major 2012 outbreak was linked to mail-order chicks, ducklings, CDC says

March 20, 2013: 'Cruise Ship Virus' Also Sickens 1 Million U.S. Kids Yearly
Norovirus has overtaken rotavirus in causing gastric illness, CDC study finds

March 20, 2013: One in 50 School-Aged Children in U.S. Has Autism: CDC
Significant increase in the prevalence of the condition over the past five years, researchers say

March 14, 2013: American Drivers Phone, Text More Often Than European Motorists
Distracted driving kills more than 3,000 people in U.S. a year, CDC says

March 14, 2013: Homegrown Strain of Dengue Fever Virus Pinpointed in Florida
Some 2009-2010 cases originated in Key West mosquitoes, not from travelers, CDC says

March 11, 2013: Kids' Pet Frogs Caused Salmonella Outbreak: CDC
Infection traced to animals bred at single California facility

March 11, 2013: More Evidence Whooping Cough Protection Wanes
Vaccine still recommended, although it appears to weaken after fifth dose, study finds

March 06, 2013: Do More Gun Laws Mean Fewer Gun Deaths?
Study says that seems to be the case, but at least one expert calls the research flawed

February 28, 2013: One in Five U.S. Smokers Has Tried an 'E-Cigarette'
CDC says public health effect of device remains to be seen

February 21, 2013: Cancer Rates Vary Widely by State, Race: CDC Report
Latest data from 2009 cites 1.5 million new cases diagnosed; prostate and breast tumors most common

February 21, 2013: Flu Vaccine Fell Short for Seniors This Season: CDC
Report shows it only provided 9 percent protection against the nastiest strain of the virus

February 14, 2013: Use of Morning-After Pill on the Rise: CDC
Dramatic surge seen in emergency contraception, especially among women between 20 and 24

February 13, 2013: Little-Known Respiratory Infection Sends Many Kids to Hospital
Discovered in 2001, human metapneumovirus is worse in very young, very old

February 08, 2013: Type 1 Diabetes Up 70 Percent in Kids, Study Finds
Experts suspect the jump may be linked to unknown environmental causes

February 07, 2013: Breast-Feeding Still Less Common for Black Babies: CDC
Racial gap suggests need for additional, targeted support, experts say

February 01, 2013: Will Climate Change Mean Worse Flu Seasons?
New study suggests that unseasonably warm winter one year might lead to nasty flu outbreak the next

January 31, 2013: Fish Like Grouper, Barracuda May Pose Food-Poisoning Risk
They can sometimes contain toxin that can't be detected before eating, CDC warns

January 29, 2013: CDC Ranks Foods Most Likely to Make Americans Sick
Contaminated leafy greens were biggest cause of illness, while meats caused more deaths

January 28, 2013: Whooping Cough Vaccine for Pregnant Women Among New Recommendations
U.S. experts also say egg allergy is no longer reason to avoid the flu vaccine

January 25, 2013: Smoking Still Takes a Heavy Toll in U.S., CDC Finds
Varying state policies expose many Americans to secondhand smoke

January 24, 2013: Salmonella Cause of Most Foodborne-Illness Outbreaks: CDC
Clean separate, cook and cool foods to stay safe, experts say

January 21, 2013: Task Force Urges Routine Screening of Women for Domestic Violence
Doctors should assess all females of childbearing age for abuse, experts say

January 18, 2013: Businesses Should Plan for Flu Disruptions, Doctor Says
Start by encouraging workers to use sick days

January 16, 2013: Fetal Deaths Up Among Unvaccinated Moms in H1N1 Pandemic: Study
Pregnant women need flu shot to protect unborn child, experts say

January 16, 2013: Just How Severe Is This Flu Season?
It may be easing already in parts of the U.S., ramping up in others, experts say

January 11, 2013: Flu Widespread in 47 States, Vaccine 'Moderately' Effective: CDC
Infections appear to be falling in the Southeast, where the virus first appeared

January 09, 2013: Flu Tightens Its Grip on U.S.
Boston declares state of emergency; 18 flu-related deaths of children reported nationwide