CDC Vital Minute

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This podcast is based on the December 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. In the U.S., about 15 percent of people who have HIV don't know they have it. Learn about the importance of testing, early diagnosis, and treatment.