CDC Vital Minute

CDC Vital Signs-Colorectal Cancer

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:00:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the March 2020 CDC Vital Signs report. Colorectal cancer is the number two cancer killer of men and women in the United States, but it is preventable. Screening finds colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best. Learn about colorectal cancer prevention.

CDC Signos Vitales - Cáncer colorrectal

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:00:00 EDT

Este pódcast se basa en la edición de marzo del 2020 del informe Signos Vitales de los CDC. El cáncer colorrectal es la segunda causa de muerte por cáncer en hombres y mujeres en los Estados Unidos, pero se puede prevenir. Las pruebas de detección descubren el cáncer colorrectal en sus primeras etapas, cuando el tratamiento es más eficaz.

CDC Vital Signs-Tobacco Product Use by Youth

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:00:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the February 2019 CDC Vital Signs report. Alarmingly, tobacco product use among middle and high school students in the U.S. is increasing. Learn more about the problem and what can be done.

CDC Vital Signs-Million Hearts

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:00:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the September 2018 CDC Vital Signs report. Heart disease and stroke are preventable but are the leading causes of death, disability, and healthcare spending in the U.S. Learn what can be done.

CDC Vital Signs-Zika in Babies in U.S. Territories

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 12:00:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the August 2018 CDC Vital Signs report. Zika during pregnancy can cause severe health problems in babies, such as birth defects, problems with vision and hearing, seizures, and developmental delays. Learn what healthcare providers can do.

CDC Vital Signs-Opioid Overdoses Treated in Emergency Departments

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 18:14:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the March 2018 CDC Vital Signs report. Opioid overdoses continue to increase in the United States. Learn what can be done to help prevent opioid overdose and death.

CDC Vital Signs-Safe Sleep for Babies

Tue, 09 Jan 2018 21:14:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the January 2018 CDC Vital Signs report. Every year, there are about 3,500 sleep-related deaths among U.S. babies. Learn how to create a safe sleep environment for babies.

CDC Vital Signs-Cancer and Obesity

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 19:43:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the October 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. Obesity is a leading cancer risk factor. Unfortunately, two out of three U.S. adults weigh more than recommended. Find out what can be done to help people get to and keep a healthy weight.

CDC Vital Signs-Preventing Stroke Deaths

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 19:58:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the September 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. Each year, more than 140,000 people die and many survivors face disability. Eighty percent of strokes are preventable. Learn the signs of stroke and how to prevent them.

CDC Vital Signs-Opioid Prescribing

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 17:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the July 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. Higher opioid prescribing puts patients at risk for addiction and overdose. Learn what can be done about this serious problem.

CDC Vital Signs-Legionnaires' Disease

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the June 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. Legionnaires' disease is a serious, often deadly lung infection. People most commonly get it by breathing in water droplets containing Legionella germs. Learn how to prevent infections from Legionella.

CDC Vital Signs-African American Health

Tue, 02 May 2017 17:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the May 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. The life expectancy of African Americans has improved, but it's still an average of four years less than whites. Learn what can be done so all Americans can have the opportunity to pursue a healthy lifestyle.

CDC Vital Signs-Zika Virus: Protecting Pregnant Women and Babies

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 18:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the April 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects. Learn how to protect babies from Zika-related health conditions.

CDC Vital Signs-Arthritis in America

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:34:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the March 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. Many adults in the United States have arthritis. Learn how to reduce the pain of arthritis, as well as manage the condition.

CDC Vital Signs-Too Loud for Too Long!

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 18:38:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the February 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. Being around too much loud noise-like a leaf blower or rock concert-can cause permanent hearing loss. Learn how to prevent hearing loss.

CDC Vital Signs–Native Americans With Diabetes

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 14:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the January 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure and Native Americans have a greater chance of having diabetes than any other racial group in the U.S. Learn how to manage your diabetes to delay or prevent kidney failure.

CDC Vital Signs–Blood Pressure Medicines Don’t Work If People Don’t Take Them

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 13:01:00 EDT

Blood pressure medicines don’t work if people don’t take them. Learn how health care systems can work with patients to make taking medicines easier.

CDC Vital Signs–Think Sepsis. Time Matters.

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:01:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the August 2016 CDC Vital Signs report. Sepsis is a medical emergency and can happen quickly. Learn the signs of sepsis and how to prevent it.

CDC Vital Signs-ADHD in Young Children: What You Should Know

Tue, 03 May 2016 13:03:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the May 2016 CDC Vital Signs report. For children ages two to five who have ADHD, behavior therapy is recommended before prescribing medicine. This therapy teaches parents ways to improve their child’s behavior and can work as well as medicine, without the risk of side effects.

CDC Vital Signs-Zika and Pregnancy: What You Should Know

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 13:03:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the April 2016 CDC Vital Signs report. A pregnant woman who is infected with Zika virus can pass it to her fetus which is linked to microcephaly, a serious birth defect. This podcast discusses how to protect yourself from Zika virus.

CDC Vital Signs-Protect Patients from Antibiotic Resistance

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 13:03:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the March 2016 CDC Vital Signs report. Patients can get serious healthcare-associated infections, or HAIs, while receiving medical treatment in a healthcare facility. Learn how to prevent healthcare-associated infections.

CDC Vital Signs-Alcohol and Pregnancy: Why Take the Risk?

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 13:03:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the February 2016 CDC Vital Signs report. More than three million women in the U.S. are at risk for exposing their developing baby to alcohol. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause physical, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities that can affect a child’s whole life. Learn what can be done to keep developing babies healthy.

CDC Vital Signs-E-cigarette Ads and Youth

Tue, 05 Jan 2016 13:03:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the January 2016 CDC Vital Signs report. Most electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and may harm brain development. More than 18 million middle and high school students were exposed to e-cigarette ads. Exposure to these ads may be contributing to an increase in e-cigarette use among youth. Learn what can be done to keep our youth safe and healthy.

CDC Vital Signs-Safer Food Saves Lives

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 13:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the November 2015 CDC Vital Signs report. Contaminated food sent to several states can cause multistate outbreaks of foodborne illness and make a lot of people seriously ill. Learn what can be done to prevent and stop outbreaks.

CDC Vital Signs-Hospital Actions Affect Breastfeeding

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the October 2015 CDC Vital Signs report. Hospitals can implement the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding to be designated as "Baby-Friendly" and support more moms in a decision to breastfeed.

CDC Vital Signs-Communication Can Save Lives

Tue, 04 Aug 2015 15:32:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the August 2015 CDC Vital Signs report. Antibiotic-resistant germs cause at least 23,000 deaths each year. Learn how public health authorities and health care facilities can work together to save lives.

CDC Vital Signs-Hispanic Health

Tue, 05 May 2015 13:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the May 2015 CDC Vital Signs report. About one in six people living in the U.S. are Hispanic. The two leading causes of death in this group are heart disease and cancer, accounting for two out of five deaths. Unfortunately, many Hispanics face considerable barriers to getting high quality health care, including language and low income. Learn what can be done to reduce the barriers.

Vital Signs-Trucker Safety

Tue, 03 Mar 2015 13:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the March 2015 CDC Vital Signs report. In 2012 in the United States, about 317,000 motor vehicle crashes involved a large truck. Twenty-six thousand truck drivers and their passengers were injured in these crashes, and about 700 died. Learn what can be done to help truck drivers stay safe.

Vital Signs-Secondhand Smoke

Tue, 03 Feb 2015 13:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the February 2015 CDC Vital Signs report. Secondhand smoke kills more than 400 infants and 41,000 adult nonsmokers every year. Learn what can be done to prevent secondhand smoke exposure.

Vital Signs-Alcohol Poisoning Deaths

Tue, 06 Jan 2015 13:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the January 2015 CDC Vital Signs report. In the United States, an average of six people die every day from alcohol poisoning. Learn what you can do to prevent binge drinking and alcohol poisoning.

Vital Signs-Cervical Cancer is Preventable!

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 13:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the November 2014 CDC Vital Signs report. Every visit to a doctor or nurse is an opportunity to prevent cervical cancer. Women can get a Pap test and HPV test to help prevent cervical cancer and adolescent boys and girls can get the HPV vaccination series to help prevent cervical and other cancers.

Vital Signs-Children Need More Fruits and Vegetables!

Tue, 05 Aug 2014 13:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the August 2014 CDC Vital Signs report. Children in the U.S. aren't eating enough fruits and vegetables. Learn what you can do to impact this problem.

Vital Signs-Preventing Norovirus Outbreaks

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the June 2014 CDC Vital Signs report. Norovirus infects about 20 million Americans each year. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from this very contagious, potentially serious illness.

Vital Signs - Antibiotic RX in Hospitals: Proceed with Caution

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 13:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the March 2014 CDC Vital Signs report. Antibiotics save lives, but poor prescribing practices can put patients at risk for health problems. Learn how to protect patients by protecting antibiotics.

Vital Signs – Alcohol Screening and Counseling?

Tue, 07 Jan 2014 13:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the January 2014 CDC Vital Signs report. Millions of Americans drink too much, a dangerous behavior that can lead to serious health problems. Alcohol screening and counseling can help.

Vital Signs – Have You Been Tested for Colorectal Cancer?

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the November 2013 CDC Vital Signs report. Colorectal cancer screening saves lives, but only if you get tested. If you’re between 50 and 75, talk with your doctor about which test is best for you. If you have inflammatory bowel disease or a family history of colorectal cancer or polyps, ask your doctor if you should start screening before age 50.

Vital Signs – When Food Bites Back

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the June 2013 CDC Vital Signs report. It discusses food poisoning and specifically, Listeria. If you're 65 or older, have a weakened immune system, or are pregnant, you must be especially careful when selecting, preparing, and storing food.

Vital Signs – Making Health Care Safer

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the March 2013 CDC Vital Signs report, which discusses lethal infections from carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, or CRE, germs and ways health care providers can help stop CRE infections.

Vital Signs – Binge Drinking Among Women and Girls

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the January 2013 CDC Vital Signs report, which presents information about binge drinking among women and girls. Binge drinking is defined for women as four or more drinks in a short period of time. It puts women and girls at greater risk for breast cancer, sexual assault, heart disease, and unintended pregnancy.

Vital Signs – Defeating Breast Cancer

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the November 2012 CDC Vital Signs report. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States. Better screening and treatment have contributed to a decline in breast cancer deaths, however, not all women have benefited equally from these improvements. Learn how we can all help reduce deaths from breast cancer.

More Adults Are Walking

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the August 2012 CDC Vital Signs report. While more adults are walking, only half get the recommended amount of physical activity. Listen to learn how communities, employers, and individuals may help increase walking.

Stop C. difficile Infections

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:02:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the March 2012 CDC Vital Signs report. C. difficile is a germ that causes diarrhea linked to 14,000 deaths in the US each year. This podcast helps health care professionals learn how to prevent C. difficile infections.

Colorectal Cancer - What You Need to Know

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:01:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the July, 2011 CDC Vital Signs report. Colorectal cancer kills about 50,000 men and women every year. Screening can save lives! Screening can find abnormal growths so they can be removed before turning into cancer, and can find the cancer early, when it's easiest to treat. If you're over 50, talk to your doctor about getting screened for colorectal cancer.

Making Food Safer to Eat - What You Need to Know

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the June, 2011 CDC Vital Signs report. One in six Americans gets sick from eating contaminated food each year. To reduce your risk, remember to clean, separate, cook, and chill.

Asthma – What You Need to Know

Tue, 03 May 2011 12:00:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the May, 2011 CDC Vital Signs report. Children and adults can have asthma and attacks can be frightening. To help control asthma, know the warning signs of an attack, stay away from asthma triggers, and follow your health care provider's advice.

Patients with Central Lines — What You Need to Know to Avoid a Bloodstream Infection

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the March, 2011 CDC Vital Signs report which indicates bloodstream infections in patients with central lines are largely preventable when healthcare providers use CDC-recommended infection control steps.

Cancer – What You Don't Know Can Kill You

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:20:00 EDT

This podcast is based on the July, 2010 CDC Vital Signs report which provides information on colorectal and breast cancer screening and the importance of early detection of disease.