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Abortion Rates in the U.S. have Fallen, CDC Reports

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 11, 2015 03:53 PM EST

The number of women getting abortions in the United States has fallen drastically, according to new federal data.

More Americans are having an Easier Time Paying Medical Bills, Study Says

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 08, 2015 03:49 PM EST

Paying medical bills has gotten easier for more Americans, a new federal study reported.

CDC Links E.coli Outbreak To Costco Chicken Salad

By Peter R - Nov 25, 2015 01:28 PM EST

The health agency found that a potentially fatal strain of E.coli had caused illness in at least 19 people.

Liberia Confirms 15-year-old Boy Died from Ebola, First Death in Months

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 24, 2015 02:09 PM EST

Liberia has confirmed that a 15-year-old boy has died after contracting the Ebola virus.

E.coli At Maine Petting Zoo May Have Killed Toddler

By Peter R - Oct 08, 2015 04:34 PM EDT

Twenty-month-old Colton Guay died following a bout of E.coli infection sympyoms.

Flu Vaccine can Reduce Risk of Flu-Related Pneumonia, Study Finds

By Cheri Cheng - Oct 07, 2015 02:54 PM EDT

The flu vaccine can reduced people's risk of developing flu-related pneumonia, a new study found.

Flu Shot 2015: Get Them Before It's Too Late- Flu Season is Officially Here

By Deepthi B - Oct 06, 2015 04:08 PM EDT

Flu outbreaks are expected any time this month in October and its time to remember that prevention is better than cure.

Less Time To Eat School Lunch Is Unhealthy For Children

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 14, 2015 09:31 AM EDT

Students who get less than 20 minutes to eat school lunches consume less fruits, vegetables and milk than those who get longer lunch breaks.

CDC: Most Americans Have Hearts Older Than Themselves

By Peter R - Sep 02, 2015 11:53 AM EDT

CDC found that the average American man's heart is nearly 8 years older than chronological age while a woman's heart is 5.4 years older.

School Lunches Are Healthier, But Kids Throw A Lot Away, CDC

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 31, 2015 02:47 PM EDT

Even as school lunches today include a lot of recommended fruits, vegetables and whole grain, most of it is wasted and remains in the garbage bins.

It's Not Chlorine But Urine That Causes Red Eye in Pools: CDC

By Peter R - Jun 26, 2015 07:21 AM EDT

CDC issued guidelines to swimmers to keep illness at bay while swimming during summers.

U.S. Birthrate Increases for the First Time in Seven Years

By Cheri Cheng - Jun 18, 2015 02:24 PM EDT

The women's birthrate increased for the first time in seven years, a new study reported.

High Depression Prevalence Among Men But Most Don't Report: CDC

By Peter R - Jun 13, 2015 02:54 PM EDT

CDC's National Health Interview Survey found that 1 in 10 US men experience depression or anxiety every day but less than half seek help.

U.S. Military Accidentally Shipped Live Anthrax to Nine States and Overseas

By Cheri Cheng - May 28, 2015 11:38 AM EDT

The United States Military has accidentally shipped live anthrax samples to locations in as many as nine states and overseas.

How Unusual Is Your State? CDC Death Map Can Reveal

By Peter R - May 17, 2015 02:30 PM EDT

The map lists the most distinct cause of death in every state. While some causes were predictable others like septicemia in New Jersey were surprising, warranting investigation.

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