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This March, in recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, CDC is working to raise awareness about traumatic brain injury (TBI). Improved prevention, recognition, and response can help address this important public health problem.

Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability in childhood, and these children need support. Professionals who serve young children play an important role in identifying the early signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy.

She's your friend, sister, wife, mother, daughter, neighbor, or co-worker, and she has a story to tell. March is National Women's History Month and the 2015 theme is Weaving the Stories of Women's Lives. Women share their personal health journeys, challenges, and triumphs to help you better understand what you can do to improve your health.

Before you say 'I Do,' make health a priority. Remember to put yourself on the wedding checklist with good health and safety habits.

October is an important month for all women including women with disabilities. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and having a screening mammogram regularly is an important way to maintain good health.

1 in 13 women reports drinking alcohol during pregnancy, which can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). In honor of FASD Awareness Day on September 9th, learn about ways to reduce risky drinking.

Teach your child to manage diabetes during the school day.

CDC’s Muscular Dystrophy Surveillance Tracking and Research Network is the only population-based muscular dystrophy tracking program in the United States. This program addresses gaps in public health research of muscular dystrophy.

CDC's Office on Smoking and Health offers information related to smoking and tobacco use.

Improve your health by increasing your physical activity. Start with walking more as part of your daily routine