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In nursing facilities (NFs) urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, costly, and morbid representing the second most frequent infections preceded only by respiratory conditions.1,2 The prevalence of UTIs in NFs ranges from 0.6% to 21.8% and the

Over 85% of human antibiotic use worldwide occurs in outpatient settings including emergency departments (ED)s and urgent acre clinics (UCC)s.1 The most common diagnoses leading to outpatient antibiotic prescriptions are undoubtedly acute respiratory

One of the most devastating insect pests infesting fruits and vegetables in Mexico has been eradicated in the state of Colima, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

As many as 1 in 3 U.S. adults could have diabetes by 2050 if current trends continue, according to a new analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, an estimated 79 million U.S. adults have prediabetes, a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher

Estimates of Diagnosed Diabetes Now Available for all U.S. Counties

The number of states in which at least 35% of residents are obese has nearly doubled since 2018 - and disparities persist - according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Nineteen states and two territories have at least 35% of residents with adult obesity - more than doubling the number of states with a high obesity prevalence since 2018 - according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The number of fatal crashes involving 16- and 17-year old drivers dropped by more than a third between 2004 and 2008, but this doesn't mean that parents and teens should be satisfied with the progress, according to a report by the Centers for Disease

The number of U.S. adults reporting a disability increased by 3.4 million between 1999 and 2005, according to a recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.