African-American Death Rate Drops 25 Percent – Press Release
The death rate for African-Americans (blacks) declined 25 percent from 1999 to 2015, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report released today.
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CDC updates guidance on interpretation of Zika testing results for pregnant women – Press Release
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today issued a Health Alert Notice with updated guidance for healthcare professionals to interpret Zika test results for women who live in, or frequently travel (daily or weekly) to areas with a CDC Zika travel notice.
Crypto outbreaks linked to swimming have doubled since 2014 – Press Release
Outbreaks of a parasitic infection linked to swimming pools and water playgrounds are increasingly being reported to CDC, with twice as many outbreaks in 2016 as in 2014.
US Death Rates from Alzheimer's Disease Increased 55 Percent from 1999 to 2014 – Press Release
Death rates from Alzheimer’s disease (AD) increased 55 percent between 1999 and 2014, according to data released today in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
NIOSH and OSHA Introduce Improved Heat Safety App for Outdoor Workers – Press Release
An updated app for smart phones and other mobile devices can help workers stay safe when working outdoors in hot weather.
Patients in health care facilities at risk for Legionnaires' disease – Press Release
A new CDC analysis finds that among the 21 U.S. jurisdictions studied, 76 percent reported health care-associated cases of Legionnaires’ disease, a concerning finding since Legionnaires’ disease acquired from health care facilities can be particularly severe.
Law Firm Newswire Expands Press Release Distribution Plan Giving Lawyers Access to The Street and MSN for Less
San Francisco, California – Law Firm Newswire, the press release distribution service catering to law firms, announced today a significant expansion to their Primetime distribution plan. The press release distribution company will now incorporate The Street, and MSN to their Primetime distribution level. This move will offer law firms a more comprehensive network, reaching over … Continue reading Law Firm Newswire Expands Press Release Distribution Plan Giving Lawyers Access to The Street and MSN for Less
CDC analysis of data from US territories finds serious birth defects in about 1 in 12 fetuses or infants of pregnant women with Zika infection in the first trimester – Press Release
In the U.S. territories, 5 percent of women who had confirmed Zika virus infection during pregnancy had a baby or fetus with Zika virus-associated birth defects
Updated CDC Travel Health Book Now Online – Press Release
CDC’s 2018 Yellow Book, the definitive guide for healthy international travel, is now available for free online and for order in hard copy.
Youth tobacco product use, including e-cigarettes, drops during 2015-2016 – Press Release
The number of middle and high school students who say they are current tobacco users – defined as having used a tobacco product in the past 30 days – dropped from 4.7 million in 2015 to 3.9 million in 2016, according to new data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and … Continue reading Youth tobacco product use, including e-cigarettes, drops during 2015-2016 – Press Release
