Promotion of Healthy Swimming After a Statewide Outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis Associated with Recreational Water Venues — Utah, 2008–2009
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Drowning — United States, 2005–2009
Multiple Outbreaks of Hepatitis B Virus Infection Related to Assisted Monitoring of Blood Glucose Among Residents of Assisted Living Facilities — Virginia, 2009–2011
Investigation of Viral Hepatitis Infections Possibly Associated with Health-Care Delivery — New York City, 2008–2011
Hepatitis Awareness Month and National Hepatitis Testing Day — May 2012
PALA+
Being active improves quality of life. The Presidential Active Lifestyle Award, also known as PALA+, is a program that challenges kids and adults to be more active. PALA+ challenges us to be physically active, five days a week, for six weeks.
New Report: Health Care Law Saves Money for Consumers
A new study released today shows that the Affordable Care Act will help people in the individual health insurance market even more. In 2014, individual health insurance is likely to be more generous and more similar to employer-based coverage. And this means Americans will save money. The study compared how much people in the individual market would have saved in out-of-pocket spending alone, had the Affordable Care Act already been implemented.
More safe kids
Rates of unintentional injury deaths by children and teens have been dropping – but rates for some causes have been going up.
Results from the March 2012 National Immunization Survey and National Flu Survey – United States, 2011-12 Influenza Season
CDC routinely monitors influenza vaccination coverage to assess the impact of influenza vaccination programs in different populations. This report provides interim national estimates of influenza vaccination coverage for the 2011-12 influenza season.
Seasonal Flu: International Situation Update
This report is a summary of key influenza-related updates created from regional World Health Organization (WHO) reports, country reports, CDC field staff updates, and other sources. Updates are listed by region.
Happy without a drink
Research indicates college students can have as good a time at a party when they don’t drink. At the Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, Lori Scott-Sheldon looked at data on 19 studies involving more than 1,400 college students. Her study found students were less likely to drink alcohol when their beliefs about the positive effects of drinking were challenged.
A New Tool to See Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, And Where We’re Going
The Health System Measurement Project tracks the progress of America’s health care system.
Older people, new experiences
Learning something new might open other possibilities for older people. Researchers who gave older people training in thinking skills and puzzles to solve report the older people then felt more open to other experiences.
Working down the risk
A study indicates that even if people can’t work off the weight, being physically active may reduce factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, which can affect their risk of cardiovascular disease. At the University of South Carolina, researcher D.C. Lee saw this in six years of weight and exercise data on more than 3,100 healthy adults. Lee saw a benefit even if people gained weight.