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World Heart Day will be observed September 29, 2015. The focus of World Heart Day is creating heart-healthy environments where persons live, work and play. Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease and stroke, is the leading cause of death in the world.

John D. Omura, MD1,2; Susan A. Carlson, PhD2; Prabasaj Paul, PhD2; Kathleen B.

Learn about lesser-known women's health diseases and conditions and what to do.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

Adult obesity remains high across the U.S. Learn what you can do to get to a healthy weight.

The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Often called 'the Voice of CDC,' the MMWR series is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. MMWR readership predominately consists of physicians, nurses, public health practitioners, epidemiologists and other scientists, researchers, educators, and laboratorians.

Chagas Disease general information.

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