Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among High School Students — United States, 2010

Read Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among High School Students — United States, 2010 to learn more about the fruit & veg eating habits of high school students. It would be nice if the report included if the fruits & vegetables were eaten at home or at school and then, were the items brought from home or purchased at school.

Safety & Healthy Winter Tips

Be sure to stay safe & healthy during this winter by adding these tips from the CDC to your checklist.

CDC Learning Connection

The CDC has pulled together learning products and resources for the public health community into the CDC Learning Connection. I imagine this would be a useful tool for our nursing students and graduates.




Current nursing students also have access to our medical & health related databases which are listed on the appropriate subject guides:

• Anesthesia
• Nursing
• Medical and Health Sciences

Most databases require a SU userid & password in order to search.

Fire Prevention

It's officially COLD in central Alabama which means it's space heater time. Please, use good judgment when using a space heater. For tips on space heater safety and more, read Fire Prevention from the CDC.

Is the Movie Contagion Making You Nervous?

Evidently the new movie Contagion is making some of us wonder how our country would handle an outbreak. Curious about how the CDC investigates possible outbreak? Check out the blog post, Outbreak Investigation: A Cheat Sheet, to learn more.

Healthy Weight - it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle!

It's true, maintaining a healthy weight is a lifestyle change & like most changes, it takes time. Use this site for motivation and ideas because it is hard but it is so worth the effort. 

Asthma Rates And Air Quality Data: Are They Linked?

Alabamians know that we often have air quality warnings during the summer. Is there a link between poor air quality and asthma? Listen to the Tracks FAQs How Do I Link Asthma Rates And Air Quality Data? podcast by the CDC to learn if there is a connection.

Swimming Pools & Diseases

Nobody wants to deal with an E Coli infection so let's practice some swimming pool disease prevention.

What are You Drinking?

Have you ever wondered how many calories you drink each day? You might be surprised. Plus, it's easy to cut back which will help you to lose weight.

http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/drinks.html?s_cid=tw_cdc643

Preteens, Teens, Vaccines & Your Blog

Do you have a blog or website that caters to preteens, teens or their parents? Consider adding this vaccines web button from the CDC to your blog.

Boating Safety

Planning on boating this weekend? Take a few minutes and brush up your boating safety knowledge.

Should You Come Across Zombies

No need to worry because you can now be prepared for future zombie attacks. The CDC has a Zombie Apocalypse guide that will help you to be ready should you find yourself amidst zombies.

Asthma in the US

The number of asthma diagnoses has grown over the years. Learn more about asthma from this months CDC Vitalsigns.

Is Your State Smoke-Free?

25 states including the District of Columbia are smoke-free. Why? Secondhand smoke causes 46,000 heart disease deaths and 3,400 lung cancer deaths of nonsmoking adults each year.

STD Awareness

April is STD Awareness Month.

Seniors & Traveling Healthy

Passport? Check. Comfy shoes? Check. Airline Tickets? Check. What about medicine or vaccines? What about injuries? Be prepared by reading this CDC Feature about Safe and Healthy Travel for Seniors.

Recalls: Peanut Butter & Hazelnuts

Peanut Butter

Hazelnuts

Does Your Pet Sleep with You?

If so, you might consider listening (or reading the transcripts) to the podcast from the CDC regarding pets that sleep with their owners. You'll need to scroll down to Volume 17, number 2-February 2011 for Zoonoses in the Bedroom. 

When Working in the Cold, Be Prepared and Be Aware

While most of us in the south are enjoying the mild weather, winter is still alive and kicking in other parts of the country. Follow these tips from the CDC if you work outside in the cold.

Concussion in Winter Sports

Yes, we've had more than our share of snow this winter in Alabama but we have limited opportunities for winter sports. This post is for those of you that actually get to enjoy ice & snow sports.  Learn how to prevent concussions while being active this winter.