Category: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
New Call to Action to Boost Physical Activity in Young People
August 4th, 2021
Researchers from around the world published a series of studies on July 21 calling for urgent action to boost physical activity among young people and get them moving more.
Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents
An estimated 80 percent… more »
Following Exercise Recommendations Could Cut Risk of Early Death
July 15th, 2020
Getting the recommended amount of exercise could lower your risk of early death, a new study indicates.
Following Guidelines can Make a Difference
The United State’s guidelines suggests at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or at least 7… more »
More “Forever Chemicals” in Water Than Initially Thought
February 5th, 2020
A new report has found that Americans are more widely exposed to synthetic polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) than previously thought.
Forever Chemicals in Tap Water
PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals. The Environmental Protection Agency (… more »
Flu Season Continues to Worsen
February 7th, 2018This year’s tough flu season is continuing on and has already claimed the lives of at least 37 children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Flu Continues
Influenza continues to be widespread in… more »
Early Start to Flu Season
December 20th, 2017Flu season is off to an early start this year, according to researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention Epidemic Intelligence Service.
Flu Season Arrives Early
A team of public health experts analyzed national data on flu… more »
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