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Findings show need for strong birth-defect surveillance networks.

24 Champions achieved high rates of blood pressure control for their patients

Six out of 10 U.S. parents are choosing to get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for their children, according to a report published in this week's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

More than 6 in 7 adolescents (85 percent) who wear contact lenses report at least one habit that increases the chance of an eye infection, according to a report published today in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

Salmonella infections don't just come from contaminated food-they can come from contact with animals, too. Many Salmonella infections occur in people who have contact with certain types of animals.

Despite the many benefits of moderate physical activity, 31 million Americans (28 percent) age 50 years and older are inactive - that is, they are not physically active beyond the basic movements needed for daily life activities.

About 90 people die each day from motor vehicle crashes in the United States, resulting in the highest death rate among 19 high-income comparison countries.

Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

More men are visiting Title X Family Planning Program sites, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA) in observance of June's Men's Health Month.

More young children 2 to 5 years of age receiving care for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could benefit from psychological services - including the recommended treatment of behavior therapy.