A weekly, one-minute podcast series from the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, MMWR. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/media/iTunes_MinuteofHealth_600x600.jpg https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ 600 600 en-US imtech@cdc.gov Public Health Podcasts A weekly, one-minute podcast series from the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, MMWR. No DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) podcasts@cdc.gov Public Health Maternal vaccination is important to protect both mom and baby. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, ask your health care provider about when you should get your vaccines, including the flu and whooping cough vaccines, to avoid complications of these infections, such as hospitalization and death. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=386852 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:00:00 EDT MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Pregnancy Vaccines Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No Maternal vaccination is important to protect both mom and baby. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, ask your health care provider about when you should get your vaccines, including the flu and whooping cough vaccines, to avoid complications of these infections, such as hospitalization and death. MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Pregnancy, Vaccines, Public Health While occasional aches and pains are an expected part of life, many people experience constant pain. This podcast discusses how adults living with chronic pain can experience limitations in mobility along with a reduced quality of life and how talking with a health care provider can help with pain management. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=383084 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr Thu, 13 Sep 2018 17:00:00 EDT MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Opioids Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No While occasional aches and pains are an expected part of life, many people experience constant pain. This podcast discusses how adults living with chronic pain can experience limitations in mobility along with a reduced quality of life and how talking with a health care provider can help with pain management. MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Opioids, Public Health Most vaccines are given to infants and toddlers, but adolescence is also an important time in life to get vaccinated. This podcast discusses how vaccines can protect against infection and the importance of talking with a health care provider to ensure that children are fully immunized. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=382783 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr Thu, 23 Aug 2018 17:00:00 EDT Adolescent Health HPV Vaccination (Human Papillomavirus) Immunization Immunization Schedules Meningococcal Vaccination MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Vaccination Vaccines Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No Most vaccines are given to infants and toddlers, but adolescence is also an important time in life to get vaccinated. This podcast discusses how vaccines can protect against infection and the importance of talking with a health care provider to ensure that children are fully immunized. Adolescent Health, HPV Vaccination (Human Papillomavirus), Immunization, Immunization Schedules, Meningococcal Vaccination, MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Vaccination, Vaccines, Public Health Contact lenses can be a safe, convenient alternative to glasses if used and maintained properly. This podcast discusses the proper use and maintenance of contact lenses. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=382700 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr Thu, 16 Aug 2018 17:00:00 EDT Eye and Vision Health MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No Contact lenses can be a safe, convenient alternative to glasses if used and maintained properly. This podcast discusses the proper use and maintenance of contact lenses. Eye and Vision Health, MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Public Health The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated the guidelines for diagnosing elevated blood pressure or hypertension in youth. Those who have high blood pressure during adolescence are more likely to have high blood pressure as adults. This podcast discusses what to do to lower the risk of high blood pressure among youth. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=381914 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ Thu, 12 Jul 2018 17:00:00 EDT Adolescent Health High Blood Pressure Hypertension MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated the guidelines for diagnosing elevated blood pressure or hypertension in youth. Those who have high blood pressure during adolescence are more likely to have high blood pressure as adults. This podcast discusses what to do to lower the risk of high blood pressure among youth. Adolescent Health, High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Public Health Exposure to high temperatures during the warmer months can result in heat-related illnesses. This podcast discusses the dangers of working outdoors during extreme heat, and how even those accustomed to such activities may be at risk. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=381740 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ Thu, 05 Jul 2018 17:00:00 EDT Extreme Heat Heat related Illness & Injury Heat Stress MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No Exposure to high temperatures during the warmer months can result in heat-related illnesses. This podcast discusses the dangers of working outdoors during extreme heat, and how even those accustomed to such activities may be at risk. Extreme Heat, Heat related Illness & Injury, Heat Stress, MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Public Health In 2017, approximately one in six high school students reported a sports or physical activity-related concussion. Immediate symptoms of a concussion include headache, nausea, and double vision. Long term, the effects of such injuries, particularly those that are more severe, can be life-changing. This podcast discusses concussion symptoms and treatment. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=381432 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:00:00 EDT Adolescent Health Concussions MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No In 2017, approximately one in six high school students reported a sports or physical activity-related concussion. Immediate symptoms of a concussion include headache, nausea, and double vision. Long term, the effects of such injuries, particularly those that are more severe, can be life-changing. This podcast discusses concussion symptoms and treatment. Adolescent Health, Concussions, MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Public Health Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. Nearly all tobacco use begins during adolescence. In recent years, fewer U.S. middle and high school students used tobacco products; but millions still do. This podcast discusses the importance of preventing tobacco use early in life. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=381172 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:00:00 EDT Adolescent Health Electronic Cigarettes (e-cigarette) MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Smoking & Tobacco Use Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. Nearly all tobacco use begins during adolescence. In recent years, fewer U.S. middle and high school students used tobacco products; but millions still do. This podcast discusses the importance of preventing tobacco use early in life. Adolescent Health, Electronic Cigarettes (e-cigarette), MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Smoking & Tobacco Use, Public Health Since 2000, nearly 500 outbreaks have been reported at recreational water venues in the U.S., resulting in over 27,000 illnesses and eight deaths. This podcast discusses a few simple precautions which can allow you to stay safe while utilizing recreational water venues this summer. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=380613 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ Thu, 24 May 2018 14:00:00 EDT MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Recreational Water Illness (RWI) Water-Related Diseases Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No Since 2000, nearly 500 outbreaks have been reported at recreational water venues in the U.S., resulting in over 27,000 illnesses and eight deaths. This podcast discusses a few simple precautions which can allow you to stay safe while utilizing recreational water venues this summer. MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Recreational Water Illness (RWI), Water-Related Diseases, Public Health Among adults 65 and older falls are the largest contributor to injury-related deaths. This podcast discusses ways to decrease the risk for fall-related injuries and death. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=380447 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ Thu, 17 May 2018 14:00:00 EDT Falls Falls, Older Adults MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Physical Activity Public Health 00:03:51 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No Among adults 65 and older falls are the largest contributor to injury-related deaths. This podcast discusses ways to decrease the risk for fall-related injuries and death. Falls, Falls, Older Adults, MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Physical Activity, Public Health Being overweight contributes to many health problems. Excess weight can make it harder to manage arthritis. This podcast discusses the importance of weight loss among adults with arthritis. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=380249 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ Thu, 03 May 2018 13:00:00 EDT Arthritis MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Obesity and Overweight Physical Activity Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No Being overweight contributes to many health problems. Excess weight can make it harder to manage arthritis. This podcast discusses the importance of weight loss among adults with arthritis. Arthritis, MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Obesity and Overweight, Physical Activity, Public Health Epilepsy is a brain disorder that results in seizures. Approximately three million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with epilepsy. This podcast discusses the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=379474 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:40:00 EDT Epilepsy MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No Epilepsy is a brain disorder that results in seizures. Approximately three million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with epilepsy. This podcast discusses the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Epilepsy, MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Public Health 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. Stephen Benoit discusses the importance of managing diabetes. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=379473 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:38:00 EDT Diabetes MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No 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. Stephen Benoit discusses the importance of managing diabetes. Diabetes, MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Public Health Kidney diseases are the ninth leading cause of death in the United States. This podcast discusses common risk factors of chronic kidney disease and the importance of early detection. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=379472 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ Thu, 15 Mar 2018 12:27:00 EDT Kidney Disease MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Chronic Kidney Disease Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No Kidney diseases are the ninth leading cause of death in the United States. This podcast discusses common risk factors of chronic kidney disease and the importance of early detection. Kidney Disease, MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Chronic Kidney Disease, Public Health Hypertension, or high blood pressure is a major cause of heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the U.S. This podcast discusses ways high blood pressure can be prevented and controlled. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=379471 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:25:00 EDT Cardiovascular Disease Heart Disease High Blood Pressure Hypertension MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Stroke Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No Hypertension, or high blood pressure is a major cause of heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the U.S. This podcast discusses ways high blood pressure can be prevented and controlled. Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Stroke, Public Health Salt is necessary to keep our bodies functioning. Too much sodium can have negative consequences. This podcast discusses the effects of excess consumption and ways to manage sodium intake. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=353874 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ Thu, 22 Feb 2018 20:54:00 EDT Cardiovascular Disease Heart Disease High Blood Pressure MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Stroke Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No Salt is necessary to keep our bodies functioning. Too much sodium can have negative consequences. This podcast discusses the effects of excess consumption and ways to manage sodium intake. Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Stroke, Public Health Obesity is a major public health problem in the U.S. Nearly one in five young people between the ages of two and 19 has obesity. This podcast discusses the most effective ways for children and adults to maintain a healthy weight. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=353873 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ Thu, 15 Feb 2018 20:49:00 EDT Body Mass Index (BMI) Childhood Overweight and Obesity Depression Diabetes Healthy Weight High Blood Pressure MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Obesity and Overweight Body Mass Index BMI Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No Obesity is a major public health problem in the U.S. Nearly one in five young people between the ages of two and 19 has obesity. This podcast discusses the most effective ways for children and adults to maintain a healthy weight. Body Mass Index (BMI), Childhood Overweight and Obesity, Depression, Diabetes, Healthy Weight, High Blood Pressure, MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Obesity and Overweight, Body Mass Index BMI, Public Health If pesticide instructions aren't followed closely, bugs won't be the only ones who suffer. Over a nine-year period, nearly 3300 people in 10 states became ill from using foggers. This podcast discusses the proper use of total release foggers, also known as bug bombs. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=353872 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ Thu, 01 Feb 2018 20:48:00 EDT MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Pesticide Illness Surveillance Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No If pesticide instructions aren't followed closely, bugs won't be the only ones who suffer. Over a nine-year period, nearly 3300 people in 10 states became ill from using foggers. This podcast discusses the proper use of total release foggers, also known as bug bombs. MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Pesticide Illness Surveillance, Public Health Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters. This podcast discusses a new vaccine to prevent shingles. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=353871 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ Thu, 25 Jan 2018 20:46:00 EDT MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Shingles Vaccination Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters. This podcast discusses a new vaccine to prevent shingles. MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Shingles (Herpes Zoster), Shingles Vaccination, Public Health In 2015, more than 18 million U.S. adults had asthma and nearly 3,400 died. Of these deaths, approximately one in five might be related to exposures at work. This podcast discusses asthma in the workplace. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=353870 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ Thu, 18 Jan 2018 20:41:00 EDT Asthma MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No In 2015, more than 18 million U.S. adults had asthma and nearly 3,400 died. Of these deaths, approximately one in five might be related to exposures at work. This podcast discusses asthma in the workplace. Asthma, MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Public Health Birth defects are common, costly, and critical. If you're pregnant or planning to get pregnant, you can take steps to improve your chances of giving birth to a healthy child. This podcast discusses ways to prevent birth defects. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=353846 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ Thu, 11 Jan 2018 19:48:00 EDT Birth Defects MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Public Health 00:01:00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No Birth defects are common, costly, and critical. If you're pregnant or planning to get pregnant, you can take steps to improve your chances of giving birth to a healthy child. This podcast discusses ways to prevent birth defects. Birth Defects, MMWR, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, Public Health Nearly 54 million adults have arthritis, and that number could grow to 78 million by the year 2040. This podcast discusses ways to manage the pain of arthritis. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302085&c=335077 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ Thu, 08 Jun 2017 18:56:00 EDT Arthritis Lupus (Systemic lupus erythematosus) MMWR Osteoarthritis (OA) Public Health 00:00:59 DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE AND SURVEILLANCE No Nearly 54 million adults have arthritis, and that number could grow to 78 million by the year 2040. This podcast discusses ways to manage the pain of arthritis. Arthritis, Lupus (Systemic lupus erythematosus), MMWR, Osteoarthritis (OA), Public Health