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Learn how to protect you and your loved ones during a thunderstorm. Being outside when lightning is present is not something to take lightly—ever.

CDC supports Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM), founded in 1927 by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Each May, this annual event provides an opportunity to raise awareness about hearing and speech problems, and to encourage people to think about their own hearing and get their hearing checked.

Although most kinds of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick. Learn about E. coli and what you can do to help lower your chances of infection.

Do you think about air quality? If not, today’s the day to start. What can you do? Use the Air Quality Index (AQI) to help plan your outdoor activities.

Did you know that beta thalassemia major, the most severe form of thalassemia, affects at least 1,000 people in the United States? By staying committed to long-term treatment, people with thalassemia can enjoy a full life.

It’s spring: time to prevent Lyme disease

Read 10 questions you can use to understand fungal infections and know what you need to do to stay healthy.

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) contribute to 30% of all injury deaths. Leading causes include falls and motor vehicle crashes. Let’s make a plan to prevent TBIs.

Follow these tips to help improve your brain health.

Eggs are one of nature’s most nutritious and economical foods. But you must take special care when handling and preparing fresh eggs and egg products to avoid foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning.