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CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs ReportHow can more people get tested for colorectal cancer?

One out of every three deaths in the U.S. is due to cardiovascular disease. A large proportion of heart attacks and strokes do not have to happen. CDC will discuss the latest data on number of preventable death from heart attack and stroke, who is

This month's Vital Signs report looks at the lifetime costs of motor vehicle crash injuries. Preventing motor vehicle crashes from happening in the first place can prevent injuries and save money, yet not all states have fully implemented

Multistate outbreaks caused 56% of deaths in all reported foodborne outbreaks from 2010 to 2014, although they accounted for just 3% of all such outbreaks from 2010 to 2014. What can the government and the food industry do to protect the public's

Norovirus is the leading cause of disease outbreaks from contaminated food in the United States. Infected food workers are the most common source of those outbreaks. In this month's Vital Signs report, CDC provides key recommendations to help the

CDC will release a Vital Signs report focusing on sepsis, emphasizing the importance of prevention and early recognition. Sepsis is a complication caused by the body's overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection, which can lead to tissue

CDC hosted a telebriefing on sepsis.

At least 38 million adults in the United States drink too much and most are not alcoholics. What are the latest findings and what can be done to reduce this behavior? CDC will discuss why alcohol screening and brief counseling are a health service

According to the new Vital Signs report, dental sealants prevent 80% of cavities in school-age children, particularly for the back teeth, where 9 in 10 cavities occur. About 60% of children ages 6-11 don't get dental sealants.

After decades of rising rates, there are signs of progress in the fight against childhood obesity. CDC will discuss state-by-state obesity rates among low-income preschoolers, where progress is being made, and what can be done to continue this