Centers For Disease Control & Prevention

Anxiety is under-diagnosed in individuals with arthritis, report says

McKnight's Staff April 30, 2012

Older adults suffering from arthritis should be screened for anxiety, a new study recommends.

Death rate down, life expectancy rate up, CDC report finds

March 18, 2011

In 2009, the average life expectancy of a baby born in the U.S. climbed to 78.2 years, according to the new National Vital Statistics Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At the same time, the death rate fell to an all-time low.

More hospices providing alternative therapies

January 24, 2011

Approximately 42% of U.S. hospices are offering alternative therapies such as massages or pet therapy, which are considered "complementary and alternative" therapies that don't fall under the rubric of standard care.

CDC lists seniors low on H1N1 vaccine priority list

July 31, 2009

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday released its recommendations regarding who should receive vaccines against the H1N1 virus. Seniors didn't make the top of the list--but officials had a good reason why.

Swine flu infections, deaths surge In recent days

June 23, 2009

The world, with the United States leading the way, has seen a dramatic increase in the number of swine flu cases since Friday, the World Health Organization said Monday.