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At the end of 2010, an estimated 25% of adults and adolescents aged 13 years or older living with a diagnosis of HIV in the United States were women.

The story of Lisa, a 41 year-old woman with a family history of breast cancer.

Driving helps older adults stay mobile and independent, but the risk of being injured or killed in a motor vehicle crash increases as people age.

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.

Learn about health initiatives and campaigns important for Hispanic health.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, yet most skin cancers can be prevented. Every year, there are 63,000 new cases of and 9,000 deaths from melanoma—the deadliest form of skin cancer.

Download the CDC Health IQ App - A Fun & Educational Health Trivia App!

Some declines in memory are a normal part of aging, but sometimes they can signal a problem. Learn how to tell the difference.

Education and information about scabies epidemiology and risk factors.

This page provides information on how to eat better when living with diabetes.

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National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is observed each year on September 27 to direct attention to the ongoing and disproportionate impact of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) on gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States. MSM represent approximately 2% of the U.S.

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.

CDC answers important questions about special considerations for cancer patients and survivors and their caregivers for the flu.

Catherine G. Corey, MSPH1; Bridget K. Ambrose, PhD1; Benjamin J.