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Anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis (B. anthracis). B. anthracis spores are highly infective and can cause inhalation, cutaneous, or gastrointestinal anthrax. Inhalation anthrax results from breathing in spores and is of great concern due to its high fatality rate.

Protecting children from exposure to lead is important to lifelong good health. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to affect IQ, ability to pay attention, and academic achievement. And effects of lead exposure cannot be corrected.

Meningococcal disease is a reportable condition in all states, with cases immediately reported to state health departments. CDC closely tracks meningococcal disease through the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System and Active Bacterial Core surveillance.

We surveyed a sample of both health care providers and patients at Federally Qualified Health Centers during the time period of 2009 and 2010 about their practices, beliefs, and barriers to using the co-test and extending cervical cancer screening intervals for women between 30 and 60 years old.

This study used two federal cancer surveillance systems to describe cervical cancer rates among women younger than 40 years old.

Screening tests can find colorectal (colon) cancer early, when treatment works best.

The Prostate Cancer: Take Time to Decide infographic lists questions to ask your doctor before you decide to get tested or treated for prostate cancer.

CDC’s Recent Outbreaks and Incidents Web page informs on current public health emergency topics including diseases, infections, and natural disasters.

When people breathe in radon, it damages the lungs, which may result in lung cancer.