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Death Rates Up for 5 of the 12 Leading Causes of Death

CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics today released Health, United States, 2017 – the 41st annual health of the nation report from the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the President and Congress. This report includes an in-depth special feature that spotlights mortality in America. It examines when, why, and where individuals are … Continue reading Death Rates Up for 5 of the 12 Leading Causes of Death

Bacteria that Causes Rare Disease Melioidosis Discovered in U.S. Environmental Samples

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified for the first time in domestic environmental samples the bacteria that causes a rare and serious disease called melioidosis. The bacteria, Burkholderia pseudomallei or B. pseudomallei, was identified through sampling of soil and water in the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi.

Alleged Medical Negligence Causes Woman’s Wrongful Death

Brooks Schuelke, Esq.Schuelke Law PLLC Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) May 14, 2019 – In this case, a doctor allegedly approved a prescription without doing lab work first. The deceased’s husband filed a wrongful death lawsuit against his wife’s doctor alleging that he negligently authorized the use of a prescription without doing any lab work … Continue reading Alleged Medical Negligence Causes Woman’s Wrongful Death

Rural Americans are dying more frequently from preventable causes than their urban counterparts

Potentially preventable deaths from the five leading causes of death occurred more often among people in the most rural counties than in the most urban counties during 2010-2017, according to a new study released today in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Transcript of CDC Telebriefing: At least 5 of the top 10 leading causes of death are associated with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Transcript of CDC Telebriefing: At least 5 of the top 10 leading causes of death are associated with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report At least 5 of the top 10 leading causes of death are associated with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): What can be done to reduce negative health outcomes caused by ACEs?

According to the latest CDC Vital Signs report, 14 negative long-term social and health outcomes in adults are associated with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Preventing ACEs could potentially reduce chronic diseases, risky health behaviors, and socioeconomic challenges for adults.

Alleged Medical Negligence Causes Woman’s Wrongful Death

Brooks Schuelke, Esq.Schuelke Law PLLC Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) May 14, 2019 – In this case, a doctor allegedly approved a prescription without doing lab work first. The deceased’s husband filed a wrongful death lawsuit against his wife’s doctor alleging that he negligently authorized the use of a prescription without doing any lab work … Continue reading Alleged Medical Negligence Causes Woman’s Wrongful Death