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Similar to cigarettes, hookah smoking delivers the addictive drug nicotine and it is at least as toxic as cigarette smoking. While many hookah smokers may consider this practice less harmful than smoking cigarettes, hookah smoking carries many of the same health risks as cigarettes.

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Protect children from potential lead hazards in some holiday toys and toy jewelry.

Knowing your family health history can be important for your health and your child’s health. Take time to collect this information and share it with your doctor and your child’s doctor.

If you have epilepsy, you also are more likely to have other health issues. Reduce your risk of other health problems by getting recommended screenings and services, eating a healthy diet, exercising safely, and managing your epilepsy well.

Prepare for a safe and healthy study abroad experience by following CDC's travel health tips for students.

Over one billion people, or approximately 15 percent of the world’s population, live with a disability1. Learn how technology can help improve the well-being and inclusion of people with disabilities in every aspect of life

The compelling exhibit looks back through history at how minority groups have experienced health problems differently, and efforts to reduce disparities.

Ask your child's doctor at their next appointment about getting HPV vaccine. Take advantage of any visit to the doctor—such as an annual health checkup or physicals for sports, camp, or college—to ask the doctor about what shots your preteens and teens need.

If you have epilepsy, you are also more likely to have other health issues. Reduce your risk of other health problems by getting recommended screenings and services, eating a healthy diet, exercising safely, and managing your epilepsy well.