Helping African Americans Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

"Power to Prevent: A Family Lifestyle Approach to Diabetes" helps African Americans learn how to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes through physical activity and making healthy food choices.

Preventing Skin Cancer

Protection from sun exposure is important all year round, not just during the summer or at the beach. Just a few serious sunburns can increase your risk of skin cancer later in life.

Measles: Make Sure Your Child Is Fully Immunized

Thanks to immunization, today very few children in the United States experience measles. Learn what you can do to further protect yourself and your family.

Creatively Cut the Fat: Substitute with Apples

Looking to eat better? Tried low-fat and reduced-sodium products, but they just don't taste the same? If you want to modify your diet without giving up the tastes you love, substituting natural ingredients, rather than modified versions of unhealthy ingredients, could do the trick.

Is Your Child Protected Against Hib Disease?

Hib vaccine had been in short supply, but most licensed Hib vaccines are now available. Your child should get the full series of Hib shots as an infant plus the booster shot at age 12 through 15 months. And ask if your older child needs a booster, now that vaccine is available.

Five Easy Ways to Create a Healthier Lifestyle

Outside of the economy, fitness and healthy eating are among the most critical issues facing Americans today. Only 31 percent of Americans are getting adequate exercise and 68 percent of men and 53 percent of women are overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Health Interview survey released in March.

Unique Ways to Get Fit

One of the toughest challenges to losing weight and staying fit is boredom. Jogging for hours on a treadmill gets old fast - find out what you can do to get in shape and have fun while doing it!

Protect Your Unborn Baby or Newborn from Infection

If you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy, there are simple steps you can take to protect your unborn baby or newborn from infections that cause serious health problems.