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Bono Mack to discuss Houston's death in push against prescription drug abuse
Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack will appear live on CNN's " Starting Point " Tuesday morning with Soledad O'Brien. She will be discussing the death of singer Whitney Houston . Comment?
CDC Warns Untreatable Gonorrhea is On the Way
Gonorrhea, one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the United States, is increasingly showing resistance to one of the last known effective antibiotic treatments, leading researchers from the Centers for Disease Control to "sound the alarm" about potentially untreatable forms of the disease. Comment?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would see a minuscule increase in total funding in the 2013 budget - $39 million - bringing its total to $11.2 billion. Comment?
Overnight Health: Obama budget sets up health reform exchanges
... Health Fund over 10 years and a $660 million reduction in base funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC funding would drop to $5.068 billion in FY2013, down from $5.732 in the fiscal year that ends Sept. 30. "We deeply regret ... Comment?
Xanax and Booze: Deadly Duo
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... fastest-growing drug problem in the U.S., says a report issued last month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The same report states that in 2007, there were roughly 27,000 unintentional deaths from drug overdoses-or one death every ... Comment?
Flu season finally arrives, CDC reports
... the slowest start in nearly three decades, a new government report suggests. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports an uptick in the number of samples testing positive for the virus -- 10.5 percent in the first week of February ... Comment?
Obama's Budget Finally Pleases AIDS Activists
... The president's 2013 budget request includes an increase of $58 million to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for AIDS, as well as $10 million for hard-hit urban areas and $88 million more for care and treatment under the Ryan White ... Comment?
City Seeking Input on 'Access to Corner Stores & Fresh Food Questionnaire'
The City of SeaTac would like to know what residents think about finding and buying fresh food in SeaTac, and they're conducting a survey. Comment?
ADPH monitors new cases of hand, foot and mouth disease
... the ADPH has interviewed patients and collected and submitted specimens to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for individuals with febrile illnesses and rash. Based on the results of testing done by the CDC, the Coxsackie A6 virus has ... Comment?
Be your own valentine -- start lifestyle changes that are good for the heart
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Valentine's Day may conjure thoughts of roses or candy, but it's also a good time to remind ourselves of the importance of a healthy heart. Comment?
Child abuse cases cost US billions
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According to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, just one year's worth of new child abuse cases costs the U.S. $124 billion over the course of the victims' lifetimes. Comment?
Carly Q. Romalino: Driving with a cold as risky as driving with whiskey buzz
... every year, with 1 billion colds estimated to hit Americans annually. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that five to 20 percent of Americans get the flu every year. Washing hands regularly is the top defense against ... Comment?
Testing Together helps male couples learn their HIV status
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... his status, and you need a prevention plan. [While I was working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the CDC,] we analyzed some national data, and our estimate was that two thirds of new infections among MSM were coming from ... Comment?
Virginia Department of Health Organization Anaylsis
The Virginia Department of Health has been in existence for over a century. The VDH is a nonprofit government-run health organization, and it is subject to the United States government laws, regulations, and recommendations in addition to those established on a state level. Comment?
CDC: Widespread flu activity reported in California
The flu season is in full swing as California reported widespread influenza activity, according to data reported by state and territorial epidemiologists and published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Comment?
The norovirus stuck the ship during two recent sailings, resulting in hundreds sick and one cruise to be cut short. Comment?
Signing off on the facts of life
Arecent study by the Centers for Disease Control found that a significant number of teen moms who didn't use birth control were surprised when they got pregnant. Comment?
Tests Confirm MSU Student Did Not Have Meningitis
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Medical test results confirmed Monday that a 19-year-old Michigan State University student from the Grand Rapids area, who died of a suspected bacterial infection late Thursday , did not have meningitis . Comment?
Apartments without heat after CO leak that sickened dozens
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... 400 Americans die each year from unintentional CO poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . The problem is the deadly gas is colorless and odorless. That's why fire officials said every home and apartment should have a ... Comment?
Roses are red ... so stop smoking and check your blood pressure?
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Nothing says love like a card telling you to quit smoking. Or to exercise. Or to check your blood pressure. Comment?