A Cup of Health with CDC

A Cup of Health with CDC episodes:

• 09.27.2018

  Shots for Expectant Moms (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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 during every pregnancy. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant,...

  
• 09.13.2018

  Living with Pain (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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 Helmick discusses the importance of getting a...

  
• 08.16.2018

  Don't Sleep with Lenses (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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 contact lenses.

  
• 08.16.2018

  Don't Sleep with Lenses (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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 contact lenses.

  
• 07.12.2018

  Hypertensive Kids (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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 podcast, Dr. Sandra Jackson discusses...

  
• 07.05.2018

  Be Cool (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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 what employers can do to keep workers safe.

  
• 06.21.2018

  Keep Your Head in the Game (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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 concussion. In this podcast, Dr. Lara DePadilla discusses the importance of preventing,...

  
• 06.07.2018

  Youth and Tobacco (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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, teachers, and others who influence young people, to...

  
• 05.24.2018

  Avoiding Swimming Sickness (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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 stay safe while going swimming this summer.

  
• 05.17.2018

  Staying Upright (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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.

  
• 05.03.2018

  Less Weight, Less Pain (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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 importance of maintaining a healthy weight to help manage arthritis.

  
• 04.19.2018

  Managing Epilepsy (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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 and treating epilepsy.

  
• 03.29.2018

  Diabetes: What's Your Type? (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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...

  
• 03.29.2018

  Diabetes: What’s Your Type? (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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...

  
• 03.15.2018

  Kidney Care (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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 Burrows discusses the importance of maintaining healthy kidneys.

  
• 03.01.2018

  Take the Pressure Off Your Heart (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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, Dr. Carma Ayala...

  
• 02.22.2018

  Easy on the Salt (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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 the importance of managing our sodium intake.

  
• 02.15.2018

  Early Weight Watching (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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.

  
• 02.01.2018

  Avoid the Fog (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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-called bug bombs.

  
• 01.25.2018

  Stopping Shingles (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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 U.S. get the disease. In this podcast,...

  
• 01.18.2018

  Occupational Asthma (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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 podcast, Dr. David Weissman discusses asthma...

  
• 01.11.2018

  Birthing Healthy Babies (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  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. Suzanne Gilboa discusses...

  
• 08.31.2017

  Vaccines Aren’t Just for Babies (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Most vaccines are given to infants and young children, but there are three recommended for adolescents. In this podcast, Tanja Walker discusses the importance of ensuring your older children are up-to-date on their vaccines.

  
• 08.24.2017

  Rehab for the Heart (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Each year, nearly 790,000 adults in the U.S. suffer a heart attack. For a third of these, it's not their first. Cardiac rehabilitation could have prevented many of these. In this podcast, Dr. Fleetwood Loustalot discusses the importance of getting...

  
• 08.17.2017

  Proper Lens Care (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Wearing contact lenses is a convenient way to improve vision without having to wear glasses. But unlike glasses, improper care and maintenance of lenses can result in severe eye problems, including blindness. In this podcast, Dr. Jennifer Cope discusses the...

  
• 08.10.2017

  Epilepsy Awareness (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Epilepsy is a brain disorder that leads to recurring seizures. In this podcast, Rosemarie Kobau discusses the signs of and treatment for epilepsy.

  
• 07.27.2017

  Hepatitis Prevention (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that's usually caused by a virus. It can result in chronic illness and even death. In this podcast, Dr. Francisco Averhoff discusses hepatitis.

  
• 06.29.2017

  Take a Walk (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Regular physical activity is important for maintaining good health. One activity that's easy and readily available to most people is walking. In this podcast, Dr. Emily Ussery discusses the health benefits of walking.

  
• 06.15.2017

  Teens and Tobacco (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, and most tobacco product use begins during adolescence. In this podcast, Dr. Andrea Gentzke discusses ways to keep young people from using tobacco products.

  
• 06.08.2017

  Pain Management (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Arthritis is one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States. Unfortunately, as the population ages, it's only expected to increase. In this podcast, Dr. Jennifer Hootman discusses ways to manage the pain of arthritis.

  
• 06.01.2017

  Safe Swimming (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Swimmers can take simple steps to help protect themselves and others from germs that can spread in the water and cause illness. In this podcast Michele Hlavsa discusses ways to stay healthy while swimming.

  
• 05.11.2017

  New to the Road (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Getting a driver's license is often a landmark occasion in a young person's life. For these new drivers, learning to operate a car safely and responsibly can be a matter of life or death. In this podcast Dr. Erica...

  
• 04.27.2017

  Help for Infertility (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  For many couples, having a child is a shared dream. Unfortunately, fertility problems can shatter that dream. In this podcast, Dr. Sheree Boulet discusses of infertility.

  
• 04.20.2017

  Rest Easy (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  The amount of sleep we need each day depends on our age. Sufficient sleep is critical for maintaining good health. In this podcast, Dr. Anne Wheaton discusses the importance of getting enough sleep every day.

  
• 03.30.2017

  Excessive Alcohol Use Can Be a Problem (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Excessive alcohol consumption can result in severe health, social, and financial problems. In this podcast Dr. Lela McKnight-Eily discusses the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption.

  
• 03.23.2017

  Watch Your Step (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  As we get older, getting around can become more difficult. One of the biggest risks to the well-being of older Americans is traumatic brain injuries caused by falling. In this podcast, Dr. Matthew Breiding discusses ways to help the elderly...

  
• 03.09.2017

  Stay in Motion (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Regular physical activity can help relieve the pain and discomfort of arthritis, but many believe that activity will make their pain worse. Arthritis is one of the most common diseases in the United States. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Helmick...

  
• 03.02.2017

  Healthy Kidneys (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Kidneys that function properly are critical for maintaining good health, however, more than one in seven American adults have kidney disease and most aren't aware of their condition. In this podcast, Nilka Rios Burrows discusses the importance of maintaining healthy...

  
• 02.16.2017

  Keep it Ticking (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, accounting for one in four deaths each year. Many of these could have been prevented through simple lifestyle changes. In this podcast, Booker Daniels discusses the importance of maintaining...

  
• 02.09.2017

  Keep it Ticking (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, accounting for one in four deaths each year. Many of these could have been prevented through simple lifestyle changes. In this podcast, Booker Daniels discusses the importance of maintaining...

  
• 02.09.2017

  Healthy Hearing (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Nearly one in four adults who think they have good hearing already have hearing loss. In this podcast, John Eichwald discusses ways to prevent hearing loss.

  
• 02.02.2017

  Curb the Colas (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Hanging out and having a soda with friends is an iconic part of teenage life in America. But, consumed in excess, sugar-sweetened beverages can lead to serious health problems. In this podcast, Dr. Gabrielle Miller discusses the dangers of consuming...

  
• 01.19.2017

  Having Healthy Babies (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Most babies in the United States are born perfectly healthy. However, a small percentage are born with birth defects, and these conditions account for one of every five infant deaths in the United States. In this podcast, Dr. Sarah...

  
• 01.19.2017

  Having Healthy Babies (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Most babies in the United States are born perfectly healthy. However, a small percentage are born with birth defects, and these conditions account for one of every five infant deaths in the United States. In this podcast, Dr. Sarah...

  
• 01.12.2017

  Successful Quitting (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Quitting smoking is a major challenge for many people. Seeking help and using proven techniques can improve your chances of quitting for good. In this podcast, Steve Babb discusses ways to successfully quit smoking.

  
• 01.12.2017

  Successful Quitting (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Quitting smoking is a major challenge for many people. Seeking help and using proven techniques can improve your chances of quitting for good. In this podcast, Steve Babb discusses ways to successfully quit smoking.

  
• 12.15.2016

  Smoke Out (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Since 2000, cigarette smoking in the United States has decreased. Unfortunately, use of other types of tobacco has increased. In this podcast, Michael Tynan discusses the dangers of all forms of tobacco.

  
• 12.15.2016

  Smoke Out (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Since 2000, cigarette smoking in the United States has decreased. Unfortunately, use of other types of tobacco has increased. In this podcast, Michael Tynan discusses the dangers of all forms of tobacco.

  
• 12.08.2016

  Preparing for the Season (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Flu season starts in the fall and goes through the spring, typically peaking between January and March in the United States. In this podcast, Dr. Joe Bresee discusses the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu every year.

  
• 12.08.2016

  Preparing for the Season (A Cup of Health with CDC)

  Flu season starts in the fall and goes through the spring, typically peaking between January and March in the United States. In this podcast, Dr. Joe Bresee discusses the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu every year.