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Turkey Time!
Be sure to properly prepare and store your Thanksgiving turkey and leftovers.
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Are you a Caregiver?
More than one in five adults provide care for a loved one. Get the information you need.
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Seasonal flu
The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccination each year.
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Food Allergy?
A Food Allergy is an abnormal response to a food triggered by your immune system. Most affected children outgrow their food allergies. Learn more about managing and treating food allergies.
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Wash Your Hands!
Stay healthy and kill germs by washing your hands with soap for 20 seconds or with an alcohol-based product. Learn how clean hands save lives.
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Be Smart with Antibiotics
Most sore throats, bronchitis, runny noses and colds are usually caused by viruses that can't be cured with antibiotics. Know when antibiotics work.
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Rodent Control
Keep rodents away after a disaster. They can spread diseases, contaminate food, and destroy property.
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Power Out?
When power outages occur, the use of generators and other devices can cause carbon monoxide to build up in a home or garage and to poison the people and animals inside. Keep everyone safe!
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Food & Water After a Hurricane
Special precautions for food and water are important after a storm.
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Safely Afloat
Life jackets could prevent about two-thirds of all boating-related drownings of children ages 14 and under. Learn about personal flotation devices.
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Olympics Inspired
Watching the Olympics? Make sure you get enough exercise, too! Learn how to get started, no matter your age.
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Beat the Heat
Getting too hot can make you sick if your body can't compensate for the heat and cool you off. Learn how to stay cool in hot weather.
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Mold Growth!
Even dead mold can cause allergic reactions in some people. To prevent mold growth, clean wet items and surfaces with detergent and water.
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Wash Your Hands!
To avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others, you should always wash your hands with soap and clean running water for 20 seconds.
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Hemochromatosis Awareness
Hemochromatosis, which can be detected through blood tests, is a disease that causes an iron overload in the body and over time can damage the body’s organs.
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Scleroderma Awareness
Scleroderma is a group of diseases that affect the tissue that supports your skin and internal organs.
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California Fires
Reaching far beyond the fire's boundaries, wildfires and their smoke pose several health risks including serious respiratory ailments.
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Sun Safety Week
Sun rays are strongest between 10 am and 4 pm. Stay in the shade and apply sunscreen often to remain protected.
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Headaches
Stress or anxiety can cause headaches, along with severe neck pains.
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Numbers Count
High blood pressure ups the risk for heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. Get checked!
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Garden Smarts
Gardening can be both fun and safe. Dig it!
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Lyme Disease
Tick bites that cause Lyme disease aren't confined to hikers and campers.
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Usher Syndrome
The inherited condition affects both sight and hearing, and there's no cure.
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Spring Cleaning
The annual ritual reinforces the importance of keeping germs out of your home.
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Without Borders
Malaria, a preventable disease, causes more than 1 million deaths each year
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Pre-Meds
Talk with your doctor about the effects of medications before, during and after pregnancy.
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Voice Coach
Some 7.5 million people have voice disorders. Know the risks and warning signs.
Learn More>>
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Autism Month
April is Autism Awareness Month. Know the signs and get the latest information.
Learn More>>
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Food for Thought
Know the warning signs of eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia.
Learn More>>
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E-Health
Electronic health records can save time, money and lives.
Learn More>>
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Poison Help
Exposures are reported every 13 seconds. Know the basics of poison prevention.
Learn More>>
Proclamation>>
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Over 50?
Regular screenings could prevent six in 10 colorectal cancer deaths.
Learn More>>
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Silent Killer
Nearly one in three adults has high blood pressure, a lifelong treatable condition.
Learn More>>
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Cold or Flu?
Sore throat and sneezing usually point to a cold. Fever and aches may mean the flu.
Learn More>>
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Sickle Cell
It's one of the most common genetic diseases in the U.S. That's why all newborns are tested.
Learn More>>
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Heart Smart
Heart attacks strike every 26 seconds. Know the risks and warning signs.
Learn More>>
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Radon Risks
This colorless, odorless gas is linked to lung cancer. It may be in your home.
Learn More>>
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Skin Deep
What you should know if you're mulling a tattoo or body piercing.
Learn More>>
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Winter Escape
Planning a tropical getaway? Don't let mosquito bites spoil your trip.
Learn More>>
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Pregnant?
A daily supplement of Vitamin B folic acid can prevent serious birth defects.
Learn More>>
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12 Ways to Health
Give the gift of health by following these holiday tips.
Learn More>>
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12 Ways to Health
Give the gift of health by following these holiday tips.
Health Tips>>
Send a Health-e-Card>>
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From the Heart
Heart attack symptoms can vary depending on your sex or age.
Warning Signs>>
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A Helping Hand ...
List of poor-performing nursing homes aids families seeking care.
Learn More>>
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Counting sheep?
Trouble sleeping is usually a symptom of another problem.
Learn About Insomnia>>
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Talkin' Turkey
The bird was perfect, but now what about all those leftovers?
Food Safety>>
Turkey Basics>>
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Feeling SAD?
Are you grumpy, sleepy and craving sweets? The short days of winter make some feel moody and blue.
Learn About Seasonal Affective Disorder>>
Find Help>>
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Lead Exposure
Recent toy recalls highlight the dangers of lead paint. But the most common source of exposure isn't in the toy chest. It's on old walls and windows that haven't been maintained.
More on Lead Exposure>>
Prevention Tips>>
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Milestones
How do you measure your child's growth? There's height and weight, of course. But what about how they play, speak, act and learn? Learn how to recognize problems early.
Learn the Signs>>
Checklists for Parents>>
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Smoke
The mixture of fine particles and gases in smoke presents one of the biggest dangers in wildfires, particularly for people with asthma or heart or lung disease. Learn if you are at risk of injury and how to protect yourself.
Smoke Threat>>
HHS California Wildfire Page>>
Incendios forestales>>
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Pet Detective
The benefits of pets are immeasurable. They provide us companionship and comfort. But there can be health-related risks if you're not careful. Learn what germs pets can carry.
Browse by Animal>>
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Thyroid Disease
Thyroid conditions, which affect millions in the U.S., cause changes in metabolism that may alter your weight, mood and energy levels. Causes vary, but most treatments aim to reset how your body processes energy.
Symptoms and Treatments>>
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You are what you eat!
Learn to read the food label. It can help you to choose a diet lower in saturated fat, cholesterol, and fat. Compare food labels between foods and make selections that meet your dietary goals.
More>>
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in American women. Self-exams are helpful, but proper screenings may discover cancer well before symptoms appear. Schedule a screening today.
Screening Information>>
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It's Prostate Cancer Awareness Month!
Prostate cancer is the most common nonskin cancer among men in the United States. If you're a man over 50, call your physician today and schedule a screening.
About prostate cancer screening>>
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Protect your kids - don't smoke!
Secondhand smoke causes premature death and disease in children, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), lung problems, ear infections, and severe asthma.
Children and Secondhand Smoke Exposure>>
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You are what you eat!
Learn to read the food label. It can help you to choose a diet lower in saturated fat, cholesterol, and fat. Compare food labels between foods and make selections that meet your dietary goals. More>>
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Teen Suicide
If your teen seems constantly depressed, angry, or withdrawn, pay attention, and encourage communication. If you are concerned that your teen may be at risk for suicide, get help. Call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) to find a crisis center in your area. En español: 1-888-628-9454. TTY: 1-800-799-4889.
More about teen-suicide warning signs>>
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Got Their Shots?
Check the childhood and adolescent immunization schedule to ensure your children are up-to-date before heading off to school.
Schedules>>
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The Great Outdoors
Plan your outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon. The sun's UV rays are strongest between 10 am and 4 pm.
More about sun protection>>
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Vacation in a foreign country?
Talk to your healthcare provider about vaccines for your specific travel destination.
More about travel vaccinations>>
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Drink more fluids!
If you are out in the heat, drink more fluids, regardless of your activity level.
More tips for hot weather
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How many fruits and vegetables do I need?
Every body is different.
Find out the amount that’s right for you.
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