Healthy Living

Some people use drugs to help them cope with stress or mental health challenges, which can lead to substance use disorder (SUD). SUD is not a personal failing; it's a treatable condition. And you’re worth it. This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn about treatment options and how you can support a loved one experiencing SUD.

Mental health matters at every stage in life. Certain negative experiences, called adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), can have lasting impacts on children’s health, well-being, and opportunities. This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn what you can do to prevent ACEs and help kids thrive.

Remember, you are not alone. If you or someone you know are experiencing thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor, 24/7/365.

Choosing to drink less alcohol can change your whole day—and the next day, and the next. Family and friends can grow closer. Workouts can get stronger. Meetings can become more productive. Your outlook can turn more positive. It’s a happier, healthier future. Drinking less can be the big difference you want to make in your life. And it can make a world of difference for the ones you love. There’s a better you when you drink less. Drink less, be your best. Tap to learn how to start.

More than 1 in 5 children aged 2–5 years have at least one cavity in their baby teeth. This National Children’s Dental Health Month, take steps now to care for your child’s oral health. Schedule an appointment for your baby to see a dentist after their first tooth appears—but no later than their first birthday. Click the image to learn more. #OralHealthForTwo #NCDHM

During pregnancy, women may be more prone to gingivitis, a form of gum disease, and cavities. This National Children’s Dental Health Month, practice #OralHealthForTwo by visiting the dentist, brushing with fluoride toothpaste, and flossing your teeth daily. Click the image to learn more. #NCDHM

Did you know? Only half of women receive a dental cleaning during pregnancy. This National Children’s Dental Health Month, take steps to care for your and your baby’s oral health and remember to make and keep your regular dental appointments. Talk to a dentist or doctor about ways to prevent or manage dental problems. #OralHealthForTwo #NCDHM

Give your children a gift that can help keep them healthy. Collect and record your family health history using the My Family Health Portrait tool. It’s free and easy to use. Record the family history information you know, save it to your computer, Google Drive, or Dropbox, and share the file with family members so they can add their information.

Excessive sunlight and UV radiation exposure can cause most melanomas (skin cancer). Protect your health from UV and other public health frights. #TrackOrTreat #CDC #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #DataScience #Halloween

Give your children a gift that can help keep them healthy. Collect and record your family health history using the My Family Health Portrait tool. It’s free and easy to use. Record the family history information you know, save it to your computer, Google Drive, or Dropbox, and share the file with family members so they can add their information.

In 2016, over 1,000 Americans died each day from cardiovascular events that Million Hearts® is working to prevent. The new CDC Vital Signs shares how the initiative is working with public health and healthcare professionals to improve their community’s health.

Babies born to mothers with Zika during pregnancy need special monitoring throughout their lives. If you may have been exposed to Zika during your pregnancy, tell your child’s doctor, and track your baby’s development using CDC’s Milestone Tracker app.

Suicide prevention is everyone’s business. Learn how everyone—from government to education, and the private sector to community organizations—can help prevent suicide.

The US is vulnerable to diseases from mosquito, tick, and flea bites. So are YOU!

Most cases of melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer, are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Lower your risk of skin cancer by staying in the shade, wearing clothing that covers your arms and legs, and wearing sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.