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Family health information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Take steps to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy.

Has your mother or sister had breast cancer? Does your mother, father, sister, or brother have diabetes? Did your mother, father, brother, or sister have colorectal (colon) cancer before age 50? If you answered “yes,” you are more likely to get the same disease as your parent or sibling and should consider earlier screening. Talk to your doctor about when to start screening and what other steps to take to prevent the disease or find it early. Finding disease early can often mean better health in the long run.

Use these tips as a road map for managing your diabetes.

Getting healthy after over-indulging during the holiday season may not be easy at first, but it can be done. Here are some suggestions on cutting calories and being active.

Make 2016 your healthiest year yet! Find ways to boost your health and well-being, and be an inspiration!

Feasting with family and friends is part of many holiday celebrations. Follow these simple tips to keep safe from food poisoning, or foodborne illness, during the holidays.

Food handling errors and inadequate cooking are the most common problems that lead to poultry-associated foodborne disease outbreaks in the United States . Follow these four food safety tips to help you safely prepare your next holiday turkey meal.

Protect children from potential lead hazards in some holiday toys and toy jewelry.