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HIV infection, a communicable disease, and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are among the major health concerns worldwide. An estimated 33 million people live with HIV, two-thirds of them in sub-Saharan Africa, where three-fourths of all AIDS-related deaths occur.

Although researchers develop evidence-based programs for public health practice, rates of adoption and implementation are often low. This qualitative study aimed to better understand implementation of the Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives for Seniors (PEARLS), a depression care management program at a Seattle-King County area agency on aging.

Several well-established determinants of health are associated with premature mortality. Using data from the 2010 County Health Rankings, we describe the association of selected determinants of health with premature mortality among counties with broadly differing levels of income.

Despite evidence of the benefits of regular physical activity, many older adults are not physically active. Health professionals are challenged to replicate evidence-based programs to address low levels of physical activity among members of their communities.

CDC Report Details Influenza Prevention and Treatment for Children and Teens.

A new and dramatically different influenza A virus has been discovered in fruit bats - CDC

CDC Confirms Two Human Infections with Novel Influenza Viruses.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Viruses in Asia - CDC

CDC Confirms 5th Case of New Swine-Origin H3N2 Reassortant in Maine.