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These states are the most obese in America

Tons of Americans — smokers included — are in favor of reducing nicotine levels in cigarettes

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Public pool-derived fecal parasite illnesses on the rise in U.S.

crypto public pool parasite

This is how effective the flu vaccine was for the 2018-2019 flu season

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Children's Health

Obesity rates falling among preschool age children

Childhood obesity rates are falling, CDC study finds

4 cases of sepsis – 1 fatal – tied to bacteria-ridden blood platelet transfusions

platelet transfusion sepsis cases

Bats are main culprit behind U.S. rabies cases

bats cause rabies

Measles outbreaks threaten United States' elimination status

Measles rash

Cancer deaths falling among middle-aged Americans

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U.S. fertility keeps dropping – but there's no reason to panic

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Birth rate in the U.S. continues to fall, CDC report finds

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Hepatitis A infections are surging in U.S. despite availability of effective vaccine

Hepatitis A outbreak in United States

Food safety: Be on the lookout for these red flags when eating out

restaurant food safety red flags

Instagram taking action against anti-vaxxers

Instagram Vaccine Misinformation

The diseases transferable between humans and animals the CDC is most concerned about

Pig Hog Farm Animals 04222019

Black women, other minorities, are more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes

Black women pregnancy deaths

Measles cases have spiked in the U.S., but they're really surging worldwide

Measles_Vaccinations

Sizable increase in cocaine and stimulant-related overdose deaths, CDC report finds

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Here's why you shouldn't wash raw chicken before cooking it

Don't wash raw chicken, CDC says

U.S sees highest number of measles in 25 years – with eight months to go

Measles rash

Better testing has led to higher rates of food poisoning

Raw Chicken Food Poisoning

First reported case of blood-sucking 'kissing bug' found in Delaware, CDC confirms

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U.S. measles cases approach highest level in 25 years

Measles rash

Children's Health

Autism rate climbs 43 percent in New Jersey, Rutgers study finds

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Facebook takes first steps to combat anti-vaxxing movement

Facebook Takes Steps to Combat Vaccine Misinformation

CDC issues mid-season report on the effectiveness of this year's flu vaccine

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Zombie deer disease makes its way to Pennsylvania

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Children's Health

Driven by vaping, youth tobacco use surged in 2018

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Children's Health

Nearly 2 percent of high school students say they are transgender

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Anti-vaxxers listed among top global health threats for 2019

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Children's Health

Acute flaccid myelitis: What is the polio-like illness paralyzing U.S. children?

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Influenza now widespread in Pennsylvania, New Jersey

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New data from the CDC suggests U.S. adults are only getting shorter and heavier

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Ground beef recall hits 12 million pounds due to salmonella contamination

raw beef recall pexels

The CDC issues an E.coli outbreak warning for romaine lettuce (again)

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These are the jobs with the highest suicide rates, according to the CDC

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Pennsylvania health department urges vigilance in reporting suspected AFM cases

11142018_Chase_AFM_USAT

Zika publicity has faded, but the health threat remains real

10292018_Zika_Puerto_Rico_USAT

About 1.9 million vapers in the United States – and numbers growing

vaping health risks

Meghan Markle's pregnancy brings Zika virus back into spotlight

Prince_Harry_Meghan_Markle_Zika

Last flu season was deadliest in four decades

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Stop eating Kellogg's Honey Smacks, CDC warns

Honey smacks salmonella

Gonorrhea resists all but one antibiotic – and that may not last much longer

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