Suicides nearly double among 50-somethings
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows more attention needs to be directed at preventing suicide in adults as well.
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CDC says more women opting for cohabitation before marriage
Between 2006 and 2010, 48% of women between the ages of 15 and 44 moved in for the first time with a man to whom they weren’t married, according to a report.
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Deadly new virus warning issued by CDC
A deadly new virus warning has been issued by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Flu virus responsible for 18 deaths
Health experts say flu season is here — and it’s off to a strong start.
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Code Red for Virginia, flu activity particularly bad this year
A map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that both Virginia and North Carolina fall in the red zone, which is the highest for reported flu cases.
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CDC: Flu season is ramping up early, could be bad year
According to CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden, H3N2 is the predominant strain this year. It’s generally associated with a severe flu season.
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What do Americans drink more of: soda or alcohol?
It’s not just soda Americans are drinking a lot of, based on a new study.
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CDC WARNING: Antibiotic resistant infections on the rise
Health officials say antibiotic overuse is a public health threat in the United States.
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Report finds that unsafe food is putting lives at risk
The number of Americans falling ill or dying from contaminated food has increased 44% in the past two years alone.
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Latest numbers in meningitis outbreak; 170 ill and 14 dead
Now officials say \that patients whose fungal tests are negative may still be at risk in a meningitis outbreak, as the fungus involved can be difficult to detect,
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Study: Pot use after age 18 has less effect on IQ
New research suggests that smoking marijuana after age 18 will have less effects on mental functions.
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Report: One-third of Virginians obese
A study released by the Centers for Disease Control shows twenty-nine point two percent of Virginians have a body mass index of 30 or higher, the definition of obesity.
