About Handwashing
For Everyone FEBRUARY 16, 2024 KEY POINTS Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. Handwashing with soap is one of the best ways to stay healthy. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol to clean your […]
About High Blood Pressure
For Everyone JANUARY 28, 2025 KEY POINTS High blood pressure (hypertension) is consistently at or above 130/80 mm Hg. High blood pressure typically has no signs or symptoms but can cause problems for your heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes. No matter your age, you can take steps each day to keep your blood pressure in […]
About Heat and Your Health
For Everyone JULY 25, 2025 ESPAÑOL KEY POINTS Protect yourself and others when it’s hot outside by staying cool, staying hydrated, and knowing the symptoms. Hot days can affect anyone. If you are pregnant, a child or teen with asthma, or have a heart condition or other chronic health conditions, heat can make your health […]
How to Have Healthier Meals and Snacks
For Everyone JANUARY 4, 2024 How to Have Healthier Meals and Snacks KEY POINTS People eat in a variety of places–-home, work, restaurants, maybe even the car. With planning, you can choose healthy options in any setting. See tips for making nutritious choices and avoiding large portions. At home Planning meals to prepare at […]
Heat-related Illnesses
For Everyone SEPT. 10, 2024 KEY POINTS Workers exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at risk for experiencing heat-related illnesses. Workers and supervisors should be trained about heat-related illnesses, symptoms, and first aid. Types Outdoor and indoor workers exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at […]
About Asthma
For Everyone JANUARY 22, 2024 ESPAÑOL About Asthma KEY POINTS Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. It is one of the most common long-term diseases of children, but adults can have asthma, too. Asthma causes wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing at night or early in the morning. Symptoms Asthma causes wheezing, breathlessness, […]
Diagnosis of Sports Injuries
To diagnose your sports injury, your doctor will likely: Ask about the injury and how it happened. Ask about any recreational or occupational activities you do and if you recently changed the intensity level of these activities. Perform a comprehensive physical exam of the injured area. Order imaging tests such as x-ray or magnetic resonance […]
Women’s Health
Print Data are for the U.S. Health status Percent of women age 18 and older in fair or poor health: 15.6% (2023) Source: Interactive Summary Health Statistics for Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2019-2023 Alcohol use Percent of women age 18 and older who had four or more drinks in 1 day at least once […]
Drowning Prevention
For Everyone MAY 16, 2024 Drowning Prevention KEY POINTS Drowning is preventable. CDC collects drowning data to understand trends and identify high risk groups. We also evaluate drowning prevention strategies and pilot water safety programs with drowning prevention partners. Why it’s important Drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 to 4 years […]
Beating The Heat
Summer is here! It is a typical summer in the Washington-D.C area with hot weather and high humidity, so be sure to listen to your local weather and news channels, use common sense and take a minute to review the following tips. Pre-hydrate, Hydrate and Re-hydrate During hot weather you will need to increase your […]