A Minute of Health with CDC: Recent Episodes
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE
Maternal vaccination is important to protect both mom and baby. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, ask your health care provider about when you should get your vaccines, including the flu and whooping cough vaccines, to avoid complications of these infections, such as hospitalization and death.
While occasional aches and pains are an expected part of life, many people experience constant pain. This podcast discusses how adults living with chronic pain can experience limitations in mobility along with a reduced quality of life and how talking with a health care provider can help with pain management.
Most vaccines are given to infants and toddlers, but adolescence is also an important time in life to get vaccinated. This podcast discusses how vaccines can protect against infection and the importance of talking with a health care provider to ensure that children are fully immunized.
Contact lenses can be a safe, convenient alternative to glasses if used and maintained properly. This podcast discusses the proper use and maintenance of contact lenses.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated the guidelines for diagnosing elevated blood pressure or hypertension in youth. Those who have high blood pressure during adolescence are more likely to have high blood pressure as adults. This podcast discusses what to do to lower the risk of high blood pressure among youth.
Exposure to high temperatures during the warmer months can result in heat-related illnesses. This podcast discusses the dangers of working outdoors during extreme heat, and how even those accustomed to such activities may be at risk.
In 2017, approximately one in six high school students reported a sports or physical activity-related concussion. Immediate symptoms of a concussion include headache, nausea, and double vision. Long term, the effects of such injuries, particularly those that are more severe, can be life-changing. This podcast discusses concussion symptoms and treatment.
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. Nearly all tobacco use begins during adolescence. In recent years, fewer U.S. middle and high school students used tobacco products; but millions still do. This podcast discusses the importance of preventing tobacco use early in life.
Since 2000, nearly 500 outbreaks have been reported at recreational water venues in the U.S., resulting in over 27,000 illnesses and eight deaths. This podcast discusses a few simple precautions which can allow you to stay safe while utilizing recreational water venues this summer.
Among adults 65 and older falls are the largest contributor to injury-related deaths. This podcast discusses ways to decrease the risk for fall-related injuries and death.
Being overweight contributes to many health problems. Excess weight can make it harder to manage arthritis. This podcast discusses the importance of weight loss among adults with arthritis.
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that results in seizures. Approximately three million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with epilepsy. This podcast discusses the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
Diabetes is a common chronic disease and the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. The CDC estimates that about 30 million people in the United States have diabetes. In this podcast, Dr. Stephen Benoit discusses the importance of managing diabetes.
Kidney diseases are the ninth leading cause of death in the United States. This podcast discusses common risk factors of chronic kidney disease and the importance of early detection.
Hypertension, or high blood pressure is a major cause of heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the U.S. This podcast discusses ways high blood pressure can be prevented and controlled.
Salt is necessary to keep our bodies functioning. Too much sodium can have negative consequences. This podcast discusses the effects of excess consumption and ways to manage sodium intake.
Obesity is a major public health problem in the U.S. Nearly one in five young people between the ages of two and 19 has obesity. This podcast discusses the most effective ways for children and adults to maintain a healthy weight.
If pesticide instructions aren't followed closely, bugs won't be the only ones who suffer. Over a nine-year period, nearly 3300 people in 10 states became ill from using foggers. This podcast discusses the proper use of total release foggers, also known as bug bombs.
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters. This podcast discusses a new vaccine to prevent shingles.
In 2015, more than 18 million U.S. adults had asthma and nearly 3,400 died. Of these deaths, approximately one in five might be related to exposures at work. This podcast discusses asthma in the workplace.
Birth defects are common, costly, and critical. If you're pregnant or planning to get pregnant, you can take steps to improve your chances of giving birth to a healthy child. This podcast discusses ways to prevent birth defects.