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Food handling errors and inadequate cooking are the most common problems that lead to poultry-associated foodborne disease outbreaks in the United States . Follow these four food safety tips to help you safely prepare your next holiday turkey meal.

A new bird flu virus, called H7N9 for short, is causing serious illness in people in China. Currently there is no ongoing person-to-person spread. Learn why and how CDC is being proactive about this virus.

Arthritis is one of the most common causes of disability. Four strategies can help people with arthritis thrive.

Similar to cigarettes, hookah smoking delivers the addictive drug nicotine and it is at least as toxic as cigarette smoking. While many hookah smokers may consider this practice less harmful than smoking cigarettes, hookah smoking carries many of the same health risks as cigarettes.

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Protect children from potential lead hazards in some holiday toys and toy jewelry.

Knowing your family health history can be important for your health and your child’s health. Take time to collect this information and share it with your doctor and your child’s doctor.

If you have epilepsy, you also are more likely to have other health issues. Reduce your risk of other health problems by getting recommended screenings and services, eating a healthy diet, exercising safely, and managing your epilepsy well.

Prepare for a safe and healthy study abroad experience by following CDC's travel health tips for students.

Over one billion people, or approximately 15 percent of the world’s population, live with a disability1. Learn how technology can help improve the well-being and inclusion of people with disabilities in every aspect of life