Stroke also remains a leading cause of disability in the U.S. In fact, the number of people having strokes – often with painful and debilitating after-effects – remains a major cause of concern. “Stroke is more disabling than it is fatal,” said Sacco.
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Business travelers face different health risks than do leisure travelers due to the nature, frequency and duration of the trip.
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The month of January is dedicated as cervical cancer awareness and prevention month, which can help protect women from HPV and cervical cancer.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers tips and advice on how to prevent blood clots from forming while traveling long distance.
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With the days winding down to the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympics Games, both the CDC and U.S. Department of State have provided a list of travel tips to help ensure a safe and enjoyable Olympics experience.
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Foodborne illnesses affect one in six Americans each year, according to recent statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Data collected by the CDC in 2011, estimate that 31 of the most common agents of foodborne disease found in foods in the United States cause 9.4 million illnesses, 55,961 hospitalizations, and 1,351 deaths each year. The CDC reported that 90 percent of all foodborne deaths and hospitalizations were caused by seven known…
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Teen drivers are involved in accidents and suffer serious injuries and death at a much greater rate than most motorists, making National Teen Driver Safety Week an important one, according to California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner. “Too many Californians die every year because of auto accidents. I can’t emphasize strongly enough how important it is for all drivers – especially teenagers – to purchase and maintain proper auto insurance coverage,” says Poizner. California’s teenage drivers…
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British researchers have reported they are one step closer in developing a universal flu vaccine that could be protect against every strain of the virus.
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While it is generally known that teenagers are susceptible to the power of suggestion, a new German study has found that exposure to cigarette advertisements significantly increases the chances that a teenager will pick up the habit.
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Slightly more than 8 percent of Americans suffer from asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which also found that factors like location and economic status can influence the development of the chronic illness.
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Thousands of residents from Los Angeles
When you’re young, long-term care insurance is not something
