Articles for Tag: "CDC"

How holiday lights can send you to the ER 
How holiday lights can send you to the ER
Emergency room staffs say they see a jump in the number of people injured while decking the halls. Here’s how you can stay safe.
Binge drinking on the rise among women and girls 
Binge drinking on the rise among women and girls
A new government report finds an increasing number of women overindulge in alcohol despite the health risks.
Fighting obesity with a prescription for fruits and veggies? 
Fighting obesity with a prescription for fruits and veggies?
Find out how a unique program is helping families get healthy across the U.S.
Are vitamin supplements really necessary? 
Are vitamin supplements really necessary?
Vitamin water, vitamin chews, vitamin supplements–Does your body really need extra vitamins or can you go without?
Dating violence shockingly common among teens 
Dating violence shockingly common among teens
One in three teens will experience an abusive relationship in their lifetime, according to new research. Here’s what you need to know.
Trend slowing for C-sections and induced labors 
Trend slowing for C-sections and induced labors
New research finds that the percentage of elective cesarean sections and induced labors are on a steady path downward.
Dangerous stomach bug sweeping the nation 
Dangerous stomach bug sweeping the nation
The CDC is reporting a widespread stomach bug popping up across multiple states in the U.S. Here’s what you need to know.