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More People Are Remembering To Wash Their Hands, Research FindsThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked at how likely adults were to say they had remembered to wash their hands in six scenarios

CDC Conducting Scientific Review About Public Benefits Of Face Masks, Expected To Update RecommendationsThe CDC is conducting a scientific review to see if wearing a face mask can not only stop the spread of the coronavirus but can also protect the wearer.

CDC Has Sent 3 Teams To Pennsylvania To Help Fight COVID-19, Department Of Health SaysThe teams arrived in the state on Thursday, May 14 and have been working to provide assistance to locations in need.

Growing Number Of U.S. Children Not Vaccinated Against Any DiseaseAn estimated 100,000 young children have not had a vaccination against any of the 14 diseases for which shots are recommended.

More Benefits To High-Fat Mediterranean Diet, New Study SaysAre you avoiding fats in your daily diet? It may be time to stop -- that is, if your daily diet is Mediterranean.

This Year's Flu Vaccines Less Effective Due to Virus MutationWhen working on the influenza vaccine for the following year, researchers make a guess as to which strains will be prevalent.

CDC Investigates Sick Passenger For Possible Ebola At NJ Airport Port Authority officials say the CDC investigated a sick passenger at Newark Liberty International Airport for possible Ebola.

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CDC: Severe Respiratory Illness Now In 22 States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said Friday that 160 lab-confirmed cases were reported in the 22 states. On Tuesday, the CDC's count was 130 cases in 12 states.

Health: New CDC Flu Vaccine Recommendation For Young Children3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl is here with the advisory.

Concern About Increase In Number Of High Security Bio-LabsThe CDC is reviewing its safety procedures at high-security labs, some of which had to be closed after a release of anthrax and bird flu. Now, they're getting input from the medical community.

Children Who Are Obese Don't Necessarily Realize ItNearly 17% of US children and adolescents are obese. But, according to a CDC report, many people who are obese don’t consider themselves as having the condition.

CDC Worries About Sick Food Workers Spreading Disease Among PatronsBut calling out sick from work means no pay for many, especially low-income workers.

New Jersey Shows High Occurrence of Autism Disorders"In New Jersey, the prevalence is one in 45 children with (some degree of) autism," says Dr. Walter Zahorodny, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the New Jersey Medical School.