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CDC Observes Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Cancer statistics for men based on data from CDC's United States Cancer Statistics: Incidence and Mortality Web-based Report.

Cancer statistics for women based on data from CDC's United States Cancer Statistics: Incidence and Mortality Web-based Report.

Salmonella can contaminate more than poultry and eggs. It sneaks its way into many foods— ground beef, pork, tomatoes, sprouts—even peanut butter. Learn what you can to make your food safer to eat.

The health care law is already making a difference in the lives of millions of Americans. Since the law passed, 3.1 million young adults have gained insurance through their parents’ plans. 105 million Americans have had lifetime limits removed from their insurance coverage. 6.1 million people with Medicare received $5.7 billion in prescription drug discounts through 2012, and $2.1 billion was returned to consumers in 2011because their health plans did not spend at least 80% of premium dollars on care or quality improvements.

Symptoms of anthrax depend on the type of infection but all forms of this infection can be deadly if untreated. Read more about the symptoms of anthrax.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

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Three years later, the National Prevention Strategy is helping Americans become healthier. Learn how in the National Prevention Council's 2014 Annual Status Report.