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The efficacy and safety of contraceptives have been questioned for decades; however, whether a relationship exists between hormonal contraceptives and gestational diabetes (GDM) is undetermined. The aim of this study was to investigate whether maternal risk for GDM was influenced by type of contraceptive method used before pregnancy.

Preetha J. Iyengar, MD1, Joseph Wamala, MD2, Jeffrey Ratto, MPH3, Curtis Blanton, MS3, Mugagga Malimbo, MS2, Luswa Lukwago, PhD2, Steven Becknell, MPH4, Robert Downing, PhD4, Sudhir Bunga, MD3, James Sejvar, MD5, Issa Makumbi, MD2 (Author affiliations at end of text).

Kendra Cuffe, MPH1, William Stauffer, MD2, John Painter, DVM1, Sharmila Shetty, MD1, Jessica Montour, MPH3, Weigong Zhou, MD, PhD1 (Author affiliations at end of text).

The Community Preventive Services Task Force posted new information about two recommendations on its website: 1) Promoting Health Equity Through Education Programs and Policies: High School Completion Programs, available at http://www.thecommunityguide.org/healthequity/education/highschoolcompletion.

Effective August 1, 2014, subscribers who currently receive printed copies of MMWR at no cost directly from CDC each week will no longer receive them. This decision was reached after careful consideration of the costs of printing and mailing. Distribution of printed copies of MMWR serial publications (i.

Kaci L. Hickox, MSN, MPH1,2, Nancy Williams, MD2, Laurie F. Beck, MPH3, Tom Coleman, MD2, John Fudenberg4, Byron Robinson, PhD5, John Middaugh, MD2 (Author affiliations at end of text).

Drought is a natural phenomenon in which rainfall is lower than average for an extended period of time. Periods of drought can result in inadequate water supply and can lead to public health problems. Take action and learn how drought can impact your health and the health of your family.

Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Getting mammograms regularly can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer.

On February 4, CDC joins people, organizations, and government agencies around the world in exploring how everyone can help prevent and control cancer.

Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. If you're 50 years old or older, talk to your doctor about getting screened.