This podcast is based on the March 2020 CDC Vital Signs report. Colorectal cancer is the number two cancer killer of men and women in the United States, but it is preventable. Screening finds colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best.

CDC Vital Signs-Colorectal Cancer

Mar 12th, 2020 1m 15s

CDC Vital Signs-Tobacco Product Use by Youth

Feb 11th, 2019 1m 15s

This podcast is based on the February 2019 CDC Vital Signs report. Alarmingly, tobacco product use among middle and high school students in the U.S. is increasing. Learn more about the problem and what can be done.

CDC Vital Signs–Opioid Overdoses Treated in Emergency Departments

Mar 6th, 2018 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the March 2018 CDC Vital Signs report. Opioid overdoses continue to increase in the United States. Learn what can be done to help prevent opioid overdose and death.

CDC Vital Signs–Safe Sleep for Babies

Jan 9th, 2018 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the January 2018 CDC Vital Signs report. Every year, there are about 3,500 sleep-related deaths among U.S. babies. Learn how to create a safe sleep environment for babies.

CDC Vital Signs–HIV Testing

Nov 28th, 2017 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the December 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. In the U.S., about 15 percent of people who have HIV don't know they have it. Learn about the importance of testing, early diagnosis, and treatment.

CDC Vital Signs–Cancer and Obesity

Oct 4th, 2017 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the October 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. Obesity is a leading cancer risk factor. Unfortunately, two out of three U.S. adults weigh more than recommended. Find out what can be done to help people get to and keep a healt

CDC Vital Signs–Preventing Stroke Deaths

Sep 6th, 2017 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the September 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. Each year, more than 140,000 people die and many survivors face disability. Eighty percent of strokes are preventable. Learn the signs of stroke and how to prevent them.

CDC Vital Signs–Opioid Prescribing

Jul 6th, 2017 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the July 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. Higher opioid prescribing puts patients at risk for addiction and overdose. Learn what can be done about this serious problem.

CDC Vital Signs–African American Health

May 2nd, 2017 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the May 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. The life expectancy of African Americans has improved, but it’s still an average of four years less than whites. Learn what can be done so all Americans can have the opportunity to p

CDC Vital Signs–Zika Virus: Protecting Pregnant Women and Babies

Apr 4th, 2017 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the April 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects. Learn how to protect babies from Zika-related health conditions.

CDC Vital Signs–Arthritis in America

Mar 7th, 2017 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the March 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. Many adults in the United States have arthritis. Learn how to reduce the pain of arthritis, as well as manage the condition.

CDC Vital Signs–Too Loud for Too Long!

Feb 7th, 2017 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the February 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. Being around too much loud noise—like a leaf blower or rock concert—can cause permanent hearing loss. Learn how to prevent hearing loss.

CDC Vital Signs–Native Americans With Diabetes

Jan 10th, 2017 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the January 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure and Native Americans have a greater chance of having diabetes than any other racial group in the U.S. Learn how to manage your dia

CDC Vital Signs–HIV and Injection Drug Use

Nov 29th, 2016 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the December 2016 CDC Vital Signs report. Sharing needles, syringes, and other injection equipment puts you at risk for getting HIV and other infections, including hepatitis. Learn how to reduce your HIV risk.

CDC Vital Signs–Cancer and Tobacco Use

Nov 10th, 2016 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the November 2016 CDC Vital Signs report. There is a long list of cancers linked to tobacco use, the leading preventable cause of cancer and cancer deaths. Learn more here.

CDC Vital Signs–Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities

Oct 18th, 2016 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the October 2016 CDC Vital Signs report. Dental sealants, applied soon after a child's permanent molars come in, can protect against cavities for up to nine years. Applying sealants in schools for low-income children co

CDC Vital Signs–Blood Pressure Medicines Don’t Work If People Don’t Take Them

Sep 13th, 2016 1m 14s

Blood pressure medicines don’t work if people don’t take them. Learn how health care systems can work with patients to make taking medicines easier.

CDC Vital Signs–Think Sepsis. Time Matters.

Aug 23rd, 2016 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the August 2016 CDC Vital Signs report. Sepsis is a medical emergency and can happen quickly. Learn the signs of sepsis and how to prevent it.

CDC Vital Signs–Motor Vehicle Crash Deaths

Jul 6th, 2016 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the July 2016 CDC Vital Signs report. In the U.S., about 90 people die in motor vehicle crashes each day and thousands more are injured, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in direct medical costs each year. Le

CDC Vital Signs–Legionnaires’ Disease

Jun 7th, 2016 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the June 2016 CDC Vital Signs report. People can get Legionnaires’ disease, a serious type of lung infection, from breathing in small water droplets of water contaminated with Legionella germs. Learn what can be done to

CDC Vital Signs-ADHD in Young Children: What You Should Know

May 3rd, 2016 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the May 2016 CDC Vital Signs report. For children ages two to five who have ADHD, behavior therapy is recommended before prescribing medicine. This therapy teaches parents ways to improve their child’s behavior and can

CDC Vital Signs-Zika and Pregnancy: What You Should Know

Apr 1st, 2016 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the April 2016 CDC Vital Signs report. A pregnant woman who is infected with Zika virus can pass it to her fetus which is linked to microcephaly, a serious birth defect. This podcast discusses how to protect yourself fr

CDC Vital Signs-Protect Patients from Antibiotic Resistance

Mar 3rd, 2016 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the March 2016 CDC Vital Signs report. Patients can get serious healthcare-associated infections, or HAIs, while receiving medical treatment in a healthcare facility. Learn how to prevent healthcare-associated infection

CDC Vital Signs-Alcohol and Pregnancy: Why Take the Risk?

Feb 2nd, 2016 1m 14s

This podcast is based on the February 2016 CDC Vital Signs report. More than three million women in the U.S. are at risk for exposing their developing baby to alcohol. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause physical, behavioral, and intell