Podcasts by A Cup of Health with CDC
A weekly podcast series from the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, MMWR.
Further podcasts by DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE
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Shots for Expectant Moms (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-09-27T17:00
For an expectant mother, taking care of her developing baby means taking care of herself, including ensuring that she gets vaccinated. Whooping cough and flu vaccines are routinely recommended duri...
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Living with Pain (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-09-13T17:00
Millions of adults are affected by chronic pain, which can limit activities of daily life and also cause anxiety and depression and increase the risk of opioid problems. In this podcast, Dr. Chad H...
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Don't Sleep with Lenses (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-08-16T17:00
If used and maintained properly, contact lenses can be a safe, convenient alternative to glasses. In this podcast, Dr. Jennifer Cope discusses the importance of proper use and maintenance of contac...
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Hypertensive Kids (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-07-12T17:00
We usually think of hypertension, or high blood pressure, as a problem for adults, but it can begin in childhood. When it does, it can result in serious health problems later in life. In this podca...
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Be Cool (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-07-05T17:00
Exposure to high temperatures during the warmer months can result in heat-related illnesses. In this podcast, Dr. Brenda Jacklitsch discusses the dangers of becoming overheated while working and wh...
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Keep Your Head in the Game (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-06-21T14:00
High school sports provide both exercise and memories, but there are risks involved. In 2017, approximately one in six high school students reported a sports- or physical activity-related concussio...
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Youth and Tobacco (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-06-07T14:00
Preventing tobacco use early in life decreases the chances a person will suffer from tobacco-related disease as an adult. In this podcast, Dr. Teresa Wang discusses how important it is for parents,...
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Avoiding Swimming Sickness (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-05-24T14:00
Pools, water parks, and other recreational water venues are popular places to relax and stay cool, but they can be sources of serious illness. In this podcast, Ashley Andujar discusses ways to sta...
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Staying Upright (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-05-17T14:00
Falls are the largest contributor to injury-related deaths among adults 65 and older. In this podcast, Elizabeth Burns discusses ways to prevent injuries and deaths from falls among senior adults.
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Less Weight, Less Pain (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-05-03T13:00
Being overweight contributes to many health problems. Over 50 million people in the U.S. have arthritis, a painful inflammation of the joints. In this podcast, Dr. Jennifer Hootman discusses the im...
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Managing Epilepsy (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-04-19T11:49
Approximately three million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with epilepsy, a brain disorder that results in seizures. In this podcast, Rosemarie Kobau discusses the importance of recognizing...
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Diabetes: What's Your Type? (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-03-29T11:46
Diabetes is a common chronic disease and the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. The CDC estimates that about 30 million people in the United States have diabetes. In this podcast, Dr. Ste...
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Kidney Care (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-03-15T11:42
Kidney diseases are the ninth leading cause of death in the United States. Early detection is important to treat chronic kidney disease and prevent complications. In this podcast, Nilka Rios Burrow...
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Take the Pressure Off Your Heart (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-03-01T12:26
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects nearly one in three adults in America. It's a major cause of heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the U.S. In this podcast...
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Easy on the Salt (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-02-22T18:13
Salt not only helps flavor our food, it's necessary to keep our bodies functioning properly. But too much sodium can have negative health consequences. In this podcast, Dr. Putheiry Va discusses th...
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Early Weight Watching (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-02-15T18:09
Obesity is a major public health problem in the U.S. Obesity among young people has more than tripled since the early 1970s. In this podcast, Dr. Cynthia Ogden discusses obesity in children.
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Avoid the Fog (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-02-01T18:07
If pesticide instructions aren't followed closely, bugs won't be the only ones who suffer. In this podcast, Dr. Geoffrey Calvert discusses the dangers of improper use of pesticides, particularly so...
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Stopping Shingles (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-01-25T18:05
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a disease characterized by a painful skin rash, with blisters usually occurring on one side of the body. Each year, approximately one million people in the...
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Occupational Asthma (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-01-18T17:53
Deaths from asthma in adults have decreased by about 10 percent over the past 15 years, but the breathing disorder still affects millions of people in the U.S., including in the workplace. In this ...
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Birthing Healthy Babies (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2018-01-11T17:50
Every four and a half minutes a baby is born with a birth defect in the United States. That means nearly 120,000 babies, or about three percent of all babies born each year. In this podcast, Dr. Su...
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Teens Take the Wheel (A Cup of Health with CDC) from 2015-10-22T12:00
One of most noteworthy moments in a teenager’s life is earning a driver’s license. While it provides a newfound freedom, it also presents serious risks. In this podcast, Amy Jewett discusses ways t...
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