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Hazardous wastes are discarded materials with properties that make them potentially harmful to human health or the environment.

On January 17, 2014, 50 years after the first Surgeon General's report on smoking and health, the Surgeon General will release The Health Consequences of Smoking—50 Years of Progress (1). The report will be released at a White House press conference at 9:30 a.m.

The perfect gift this Valentine’s Day is the gift of heart health. Along with Valentine’s Day, February marks American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health.

What to Expect If your doctor recommends pulmonary rehabilitation, you will receive care from a team of healthcare providers, who will design a plan that fits your needs based on the health of your lungs, your age, and other health factors. After your program ends, your team will assess your lung function again to see if your breathing has improved. Yes

Antineoplastons are drugs composed of chemical compounds that are naturally present in the urine and blood. Antineoplastons are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the prevention or treatment of any disease. No randomized controlled trials showing the effectiveness of antineoplastons have been published in the peer-reviewed scientific literature. Learn more in this clinician summary.

Smoking affects your pregnancy and your children. Learn how smoking affects your health and your pregnancy at BeTobaccoFree.gov.

Mental health problems and substance use often occur together. Learn about having a mental disorder and drug or alcohol addiction.

Download and listen to Sabemos tobacco-related podcasts/radio PSAs for reliable health information when and where you want it.

Learn About Traditional Knowledge About Health and its Role in Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in Native American Groups

April is Autism Awareness Month. Learn about CDC's new training to help health practitioners identify autism and provide quality care.