Centers For Disease Control And Prevention : Science World Report

Jan 25, 2016 12:56 PM EST

Colon Cancer Is Becoming More Common In People Under 50

More people under 50 are getting colon cancer, according to a recent study.

Jan 22, 2016 11:53 PM EST

More Babies Are Being Born With This Rare Health Issue

An increasing number of babies are being born with organs on the outside of their bodies, according to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At this time, health officials are uncertain of what is causing the issue.

Jan 07, 2016 03:00 PM EST

Sodium Consumption Is Way Too High Among The Average American

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that regardless of race, age, gender or even high blood pressure, the majority of Americans are consuming more sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet.

Jan 07, 2016 02:09 PM EST

Single Parents--Are You Really Getting Enough Sleep?

Single parents--especially single moms--aren't always getting enough sleep, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Dec 30, 2015 04:19 PM EST

5 Breakthrough Medical Treatments in 2015

What medical advances happened in 2015? There were a lot of them! Here are five great ones.

Dec 23, 2015 08:55 PM EST

Twin Birth Rate In U.S. Hits Historic High

A new government report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics shows that the rate of twin births has hit an historic high.

Dec 10, 2015 12:13 AM EST

Life Expectancy In The U.S. 79 For Third Year In A Row

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that life expectancy for a newborn is about 79 years old for the third year year in a row.

Dec 03, 2015 05:46 PM EST

Many Americans With High Cholesterol Are Not Seeking Treatment

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that as many as one in eight Americans have high cholesterol.

Dec 03, 2015 02:18 PM EST

High School Herion Users Start With Prescription Opioids, NYU Study Says

Seventy-five percent of high school herion users found a gateway to the drug through prescription opioids, according to researchers at New York University.

Sep 28, 2015 05:46 PM EDT

ADHD and DNA: Children, Mothers With Psychiatric Disorder Have Shorter Telomeres

Statistics from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) suggest that 5 percent of American children will have ADHD, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent (CDC) more than doubling the number at 11 percent of American children between the ages of 4 to 17. It's rated as one of the most co...

Sep 05, 2015 11:06 AM EDT

ADHD Diagnosed Younger, CDC Study States

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is growing, particularly over the last two decades.

Jul 13, 2015 04:21 PM EDT

Don't Ever Kiss A Chicken: Here's Why

Make no mistake: we absolutely adore our chickens. But, then again, it's probably not the best idea to go out and kiss one of them-which health officials suspect is what's to blame for the spread of some instances of salmonella bacteria. Over the past few years, the numbers of illnesses caused by sa...