Articles for Tag: "CDC"

New report shows dramatic spike in food poisoning rates 
New report shows dramatic spike in food poisoning rates
Rates of infections from certain foodborne germs are at their highest levels since 2000. Here’s what you should know.
Americans skipping on meds hoping to save cash, study finds 
Americans skipping on meds hoping to save cash, study finds
A new report says cost-conscious people are trying to save money by cutting back or delaying doses of needed medications.
Millions don’t know they’re at risk for diabetes 
Millions don’t know they’re at risk for diabetes
New study sheds light on the alarming number of Americans at risk for developing diabetes.
New study dubs Americans worst at texting and driving 
New study dubs Americans worst at texting and driving
We may not want to admit it, but the majority of drivers in the U.S. are guilty of distracted driving. New research proves it.
Without new antibiotics, growing resistance a ‘ticking time bomb’ 
Without new antibiotics, growing resistance a ‘ticking time bomb’
The overuse of antibiotics is creating a potential crisis scientist say. New strains of deadly bacteria are proving difficult, if not impossible, to stop.
CDC warns against ‘lethal’ superbug 
CDC warns against ‘lethal’ superbug
Antibiotics are proving powerless against powerful and deadly germs in hospitals and long-term care facilities.
More people puffing e-cigarettes 
More people puffing e-cigarettes
Though more Americans are trying out e-cigagrettes, the verdict is still out on how much they help users quit smoking.