Health & Wellness

05/23/2026 · Clancy

CDC Issues National Guidelines for Maternal and Infant Health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released national recommendations aimed at improving the health of women before pregnancy. The guidelines outline actionable steps for better maternal and infant outcomes. The CDC collaborated with over 35 public and private organizations to develop the recommendations.

05/19/2026

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CDC Report: Preventable Heart Disease, Stroke Deaths Exceeded 200,000 in 2010

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report indicates that over 200,000 deaths from heart disease and stroke could have been prevented in 2010. The report, part of the CDC's Vital Signs series, examines mortality data and preventative strategies.

05/05/2026

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Report Links Tobacco Use to 40% of Cancer Diagnoses

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that tobacco use is a primary preventable cause of cancer. Approximately 40% of cancer diagnoses are associated with tobacco use or secondhand smoke.

05/01/2026

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