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Brett had lost all of his front teeth—top and bottom—by the time he was 42. He had gum disease, which is a risk for people who smoke, as Brett did. In this video from CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, Brett talks about trying to hide his tooth loss, even from his wife. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=4e708d15725561ccaf94a057666e140e20140925163715250

Brian never imagined he could have a stroke at age 43. He was in good health. But smoking, combined with having HIV, caused a stroke when he was doing what he loved most—working at the potter's wheel. In this video from CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, Brian talks about the day of his stroke and his efforts to recover. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=3d52959500a7f0a9a1c9ccc952d5a61f20140925163911718

In this video, Dr. Joe Bresee, with CDC's Influenza Division, describes the symptoms of swine flu and warning signs to look for that indicate the need for urgent medical attention. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/

No matter what your HIV status is, talk can still be the perfect foreplay. Start Talking. Stop HIV., CDC's national campaign created by and for gay and bisexual men, promotes open communication about HIV prevention among sexual partners and encourages men in all types of relationships to talk about: HIV testing, their HIV status, condom use, and medicines that help prevent and treat HIV. For conversation starters, visit www.cdc.gov/ActAgainstAIDS/StartTalking. Start Talking in an effort to Stop HIV among gay and bisexual men. Join the conversation on Facebook at www.facebook.com/StartTalkingHIV. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=1a3e9093a3443a496b593e4bb9a5655b20140224130505004

Smoking gave Terrie cancer at age 40. In this TV commercial for CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, she speaks from a hospital bed. In the unique, raspy voice she developed after losing her larynx to cancer, she shares a simple message: "Don't smoke. And if you do smoke, quit. Keep trying until you succeed." Terrie died at age 53, shortly after filming this ad. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=33195916c5b213cfa248de5195fa735720140620144024609

Foodborne illness is a problem. Help address its environmental causes: Register today for CDC’s free e-Learning on Environmental Assessments of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks (http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/ehs/elearn/ea_fio/index.htm) about the role of environmental assessments in outbreak investigations. Practice interviewing food workers and other critical skills through interactive exercises. Earn points toward a badge and a certificate (upon completion). Continuing education credits also available. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/ehs/eLearn/EA_FIO/video/FoodSafetyTrainingPromo.wmv

This video demonstrates the procedure described in CDC guidance for donning (i.e., putting on) personal protective equipment (PPE) for all healthcare providers entering the room of a patient hospitalized with known or suspected Ebola virus disease. It assumes the healthcare provider will be using an N95 and Gown. This video is intended to supplement CDC's Guidance on Personal Protective Equipment To Be Used by Healthcare Workers During Management of Patients with Ebola Virus Disease in U.S. Hospitals, Including Procedures for Putting On (Donning) and Removing (Doffing), available at http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/hcp/procedures-for-ppe.html. This video will be updated and refined on an ongoing basis based on user feedback and best practices in managing patients with Ebola in U.S. hospitals. For additional PPE training videos, please visit: http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/hcp/ppe-training/ Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at: http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/hcp/ppe-training/videos/Don_n95_Gow.mp4

An introduction and brief history of the National Center for Health Statistics’ (NCHS) National Vital Statistics System (NVSS). Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/videos/nvss-2014-part1.srt

Opening remarks for June 2014 The U.S. Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices meeting introduced by Dr. Larry Pickering and Dr. Jon Temte. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=8a8b7806c5e1dc003becad56526d175820140728120822276

Changes occurring in the world’s climate pose significant threats to human health and wellbeing and will have even greater impacts in the future. These threats are wide-ranging, including decreased air quality and increases in extreme weather events, wildfire, and illnesses transmitted by water, and disease-carriers, such as mosquitoes and ticks. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/cdcgrandrounds/video/2014/GR_12-16-2014.wmv