Media Tip Sheet: The Health Risks of Cold Temperatures
It’s important to listen to your body during these frigid temperatures to prevent cold weather-related health problems.
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Media Tip Sheet: CDC Data Shows COVID Vaccines Cut ER Visits for Kids by Up to 76%
New CDC data shows COVID-19 vaccines significantly reduced emergency room and urgent care visits for children — countering claims that the shots offer little benefit for younger age groups.
Media Tip Sheet: Could This Year’s Flu Season Be More Severe?
With flu season ramping up earlier than expected, doctors are warning that a new, potentially more contagious flu variant could make this year’s season more severe.
Media Tip Sheet: The 2025 Holiday Season
With the holiday season in full swing, many Americans are gathering with family, shopping for gifts, and taking part in long-standing traditions. While mid to late December is often associated with...
30 Years of Impact: The Diabetes Prevention Program
Recently, Diabetes Care released a special issue commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study (DPPOS). The...
Media Tip Sheet: Holiday Travel Means Higher Germ Exposure — Experts Share Tips to Stay Healthy
As people get ready to travel for the Christmas holidays, the seasonal spike in illness is arriving right on cue. With more close contact, crowded airports, and family gatherings, the risk of picking...
Media Tip Sheet: Expert Tips: How to Cope With Seasonal Depression
With winter underway, millions of Americans experience the emotional slump known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). With shorter days, colder weather, and limited sunlight, it’s a critical time to...
Climate Actions Offer Immediate, Local Benefits Such as Job Creation
Local action to address the global threat of climate change can lead to many improvements for the local population, according to a new report by researchers at the George Washington University. To...
Netflix announced Friday that they will purchase Warner Bros. Discovery’s film studio, HBO, and the streaming service HBO Max. If the deal is approved, Netflix would get access to films and shows in...
If you’re expecting a baby, you’re probably thinking through every detail of your birth plan—including the care your newborn will receive in those first precious hours. On Friday, the CDC made a...