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Make sure that your children are up-to-date on vaccines before sending them back to school.

Food deserts, areas that lack full-service grocery stores, may contribute to rising rates of obesity and chronic diseases among low-income and racial/ethnic minority residents. Our corner store project, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Communities Putting Prevention to Work initiative, aimed to increase availability of healthful foods in food deserts in Nashville, Tennessee.

Obesity prevalence in the rural United States is higher than in urban or suburban areas, perhaps as a result of the food environment. Because rural residents live farther from supermarkets than their urban- and suburban-dwelling counterparts, they may be more reliant on smaller corner stores that offer fewer healthful food items.

Going to college is an exciting time in a young person’s life. It is a time for gaining new knowledge and experiences, both inside and outside the classroom. Here are a few pointers for college students on staying safe and healthy.

Low-income and minority communities have higher rates of nutrition-related chronic diseases than do high-income and nonminority communities and often have reduced availability to healthful foods.

The American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout is the perfect starting point.

Antibiotics can be life saving, but they aren't always the answer.

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

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

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.