A Burning Issue – Handling Household Burns
En español Send us your comments (link sends e-mail) Accidental burns can happen just about anywhere in your home, and they’re not always caused by fire. You might get burned by spilling coffee in your lap, touching a hot iron, or misusing certain cleaning products. Burns are skin or tissue damage, usually caused by heat. […]
Drowning Prevention
Drowning Prevention CDC’s Injury Center Uses Data and Research to Save Lives Our Mission CDC is uniquely positioned to lead data-driven drowning prevention strategies, focusing on groups at increased risk of drowning. Some groups have a higher risk of drowning Limited access to basic swimming and water safety training may contribute to disparities. For people […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Overview of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve, which runs from your forearm, through your wrist, into the palm of your hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. The median nerve and the tendons that bend the fingers pass through the carpal tunnel—a narrow, rigid tube of ligament […]
TIPS FOR BARBECUE GRILLS
With warmer spring and summer weather approaching, and many of us spending more time than usual cooking at home due to COVID-19 precautions, the Division of the Fire Marshal, Office of Research Services, would like to share a few tips that will make using your barbecue grill a fire-safe and enjoyable experience. More than 200,000 […]
Burn Institute Teaches Kids Burn Prevention, Fire Safety
November 8, 2021 by Anokhi Saklecha, Northwestern University This student-authored post is published by CPR in partnership with Medill News Service and the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. The views and opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of CPR […]
3 Reasons Why Handwashing Should Matter to You
October 15, 2018 by David M. Berendes, PhD, MSPH, Epidemiologist Most of us are familiar with the parental-like voice in the back of our minds that helps guide our decision-making—asking us questions like, “Have you called your grandmother lately?” For many that voice serves as a gentle, yet constant reminder to wash our hands. Handwashing […]
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Charcuterie Meats
Print Posted March 28, 2024 This outbreak investigation is over. The recalled meats have a long shelf life, so double check your refrigerators for recalled food. Learn what else you can do to protect yourself from getting sick from Salmonella. Fast Facts Illnesses: 104 Hospitalizations: 27 Deaths: 0 States: 33 Recall: Yes Investigation status: Closed […]
Definition & Facts for Kidney Stones
In this section: What are kidney stones? Do kidney stones have another name? What type of kidney stones do I have? How common are kidney stones? Who is more likely to develop kidney stones? What are the complications of kidney stones? What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are hard, pebble-like pieces of material that form […]
Epilepsy and Seizures
ON THIS PAGE What are epilepsy and seizures? Who is more likely to have epilepsy and seizures? Types of seizures Types of epilepsy How are epilepsy and seizures diagnosed and treated? How can I or my loved one live with epilepsy and seizures? What are the latest updates on epilepsy and seizures? How can I […]
Hydrating for Health
Why Drinking Water Is So Important En españolSend us your comments(link sends e-mail) About two-thirds of your body weight is water. All your cells need water to work. Water is also the base for all your different body fluids, including saliva, blood, urine, sweat, and joint fluid. No living thing can survive without water. How […]