items tagged with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC disappointed as smoking increases in U.S.
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-21 09:20:49
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the rate of cigarette smoking in the United States increased in 2008, the first time in fifteen years.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-21 09:20:49
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the rate of cigarette smoking in the United States increased in 2008, the first time in fifteen years.
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CDC releases county by county obesity rates
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-21 08:38:32
According to a first-time report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the counties in the Appalachian region of the country report high rates of obesity and diabetes in more than 80% of its counties. A majority of counties in the Deep South also report the same.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-21 08:38:32
According to a first-time report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the counties in the Appalachian region of the country report high rates of obesity and diabetes in more than 80% of its counties. A majority of counties in the Deep South also report the same.
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Food allergies increase in U.S. children
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-17 08:59:06
According to analysis of four large national health surveys by two U.S. researchers of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 4% of children in the United States have food allergies. And, that percentage is increasing rapidly; however, the reason is unclear.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-17 08:59:06
According to analysis of four large national health surveys by two U.S. researchers of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 4% of children in the United States have food allergies. And, that percentage is increasing rapidly; however, the reason is unclear.
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CDC: 28% U.S. adults don't get enough sleep 50% of time or more
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-31 11:12:05
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) studied hundreds of thousands of adults in the United States concerning their sleep habits during a one-month period. Many of us are not getting enough sleep each night, especially those in the southeastern part of the country.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-31 11:12:05
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) studied hundreds of thousands of adults in the United States concerning their sleep habits during a one-month period. Many of us are not getting enough sleep each night, especially those in the southeastern part of the country.
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Study links chronic fatigue syndrome to prostate cancer-related virus
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-11 09:10:12
A U.S. study finds that xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMLV), which has been associated with the occurrence of prostate cancer, could be linked to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). If proven true, the research could eventually lead to an effective diagnosis and treatment of the debilitating disease.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-11 09:10:12
A U.S. study finds that xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMLV), which has been associated with the occurrence of prostate cancer, could be linked to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). If proven true, the research could eventually lead to an effective diagnosis and treatment of the debilitating disease.
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CDC: Kids flunk fruits, but so did the adults!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-01 08:46:17
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people of the United States lack sufficient amounts of fruits and vegetables in their daily diet. And, children are worse than adults. Maybe we should change the saying of "Where's the beef?" to "Where's the fruit?"!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-01 08:46:17
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people of the United States lack sufficient amounts of fruits and vegetables in their daily diet. And, children are worse than adults. Maybe we should change the saying of "Where's the beef?" to "Where's the fruit?"!
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Parenting style important to safe teen driving
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-29 09:24:49
A study performed by the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found that parenting style is very important in the driving style of teenagers. Specifically, teenagers that have their own car are twice as dangerous as teenagers that share a car with a parent.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-29 09:24:49
A study performed by the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found that parenting style is very important in the driving style of teenagers. Specifically, teenagers that have their own car are twice as dangerous as teenagers that share a car with a parent.
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Got a longer life? CDC says Yes!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-08-22 08:45:05
According to a September 12, 2007 news release from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the average U.S. life expectancy has increased to 77.9 years.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-08-22 08:45:05
According to a September 12, 2007 news release from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the average U.S. life expectancy has increased to 77.9 years.
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Average video gamer is playing with problems
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-08-21 08:38:44
According to a CDC study, the average person playing video games has more health problems than non-gamers, including more depression, higher body mass index, and an overall lower quality of life.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-08-21 08:38:44
According to a CDC study, the average person playing video games has more health problems than non-gamers, including more depression, higher body mass index, and an overall lower quality of life.
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Older Americans less likely to get swine flu
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-05-26 07:11:01
According to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one-third of older Americans have antibodies that help to better immune themselves from the H1N1 influenza virus when compared to younger Americans.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-05-26 07:11:01
According to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one-third of older Americans have antibodies that help to better immune themselves from the H1N1 influenza virus when compared to younger Americans.
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U.S. declares swine flu public health emergency
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-04-28 08:31:06
On Sunday, April 26, 2009, the United States declared a public health emergency for a new strain of influenza commonly called swine flu. U.S. health officials are concerned with a possible global pandemic of the flu that started in Mexico. However, they state the declaration is a precaution.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-04-28 08:31:06
On Sunday, April 26, 2009, the United States declared a public health emergency for a new strain of influenza commonly called swine flu. U.S. health officials are concerned with a possible global pandemic of the flu that started in Mexico. However, they state the declaration is a precaution.
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U.S. 2006 teen birth rate in MS over 3X that of NH
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-01-08 07:38:06
According to the CDC report Births: Final Data for 2006, the rate of having babies among Mississippi teenagers is 68.4 per 1,000 females versus 18.7 for teens in New Hampshire, nearly 3.7 times the difference between the highest state and the lowest one.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-01-08 07:38:06
According to the CDC report Births: Final Data for 2006, the rate of having babies among Mississippi teenagers is 68.4 per 1,000 females versus 18.7 for teens in New Hampshire, nearly 3.7 times the difference between the highest state and the lowest one.
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Google using search to anticipate flu outbreaks
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Search engines
2008-11-11 18:24:42
The flu season's arrived in the northern hemisphere, and Google reckons search patterns can provide early warnings of outbreaks.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Search engines
2008-11-11 18:24:42
The flu season's arrived in the northern hemisphere, and Google reckons search patterns can provide early warnings of outbreaks.
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CDC finds over 2 million cases of tobacco-caused cancers in U.S.
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-09-05 10:29:49
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention found 2.4 million cases of tobacco-related cancers in the United States between the years of 1999 and 2004.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-09-05 10:29:49
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention found 2.4 million cases of tobacco-related cancers in the United States between the years of 1999 and 2004.
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CDC study: 0.84% of U.S. adults have active epilepsy
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-08-10 09:09:28
A 2005 survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released in August 2008, states that 0.84% of the U.S. adult population has active epilepsy—and about 33% of these people are not getting adequate treatment for their condition.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-08-10 09:09:28
A 2005 survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released in August 2008, states that 0.84% of the U.S. adult population has active epilepsy—and about 33% of these people are not getting adequate treatment for their condition.
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We’re still going the wrong way: Obesity in U.S. worsens in 2007
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-07-18 09:13:17
According to the recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) by the CDC, between 2005 and 2007 the percentage of adults being obese went up by almost 2%. Southerners are worse than the rest of the country, with Alabama being the most obese state in the United States.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-07-18 09:13:17
According to the recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) by the CDC, between 2005 and 2007 the percentage of adults being obese went up by almost 2%. Southerners are worse than the rest of the country, with Alabama being the most obese state in the United States.
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CDC finds almost 24 million diabetics in U.S.
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-06-25 10:55:46
A 2007 report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that 23.6 million people in the United States have diabetes, which is three million more people than in 2005.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-06-25 10:55:46
A 2007 report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that 23.6 million people in the United States have diabetes, which is three million more people than in 2005.
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Diabetics: half arthritic, many physically inactive
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-05-11 10:52:41
According to a CDC study, 52% of U.S. adults with diabetes also have arthritis. The study also found that this combination brings high levels of physical inactivity—which increases diabetic and arthritic problems.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-05-11 10:52:41
According to a CDC study, 52% of U.S. adults with diabetes also have arthritis. The study also found that this combination brings high levels of physical inactivity—which increases diabetic and arthritic problems.
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CDC links obesity, smoking, heavy drinking with sleep
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-05-08 09:52:24
A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study finds that people who sleep the least each night are more prone to have health issues with obesity, smoking, and alcoholic drinking.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-05-08 09:52:24
A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study finds that people who sleep the least each night are more prone to have health issues with obesity, smoking, and alcoholic drinking.
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CDC study finds men and women eat differently
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-03-23 09:23:11
A comprehensive study by FoodNet shows that the eating habits of men and women are different. Men like meat, while women prefer vegetables. Not surprising! But, some interesting results did occur. Who do you think liked brussel sprouts the most?
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-03-23 09:23:11
A comprehensive study by FoodNet shows that the eating habits of men and women are different. Men like meat, while women prefer vegetables. Not surprising! But, some interesting results did occur. Who do you think liked brussel sprouts the most?
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