Shorter, Milder Rotavirus Season Suggests Vaccine Benefit

Tobacco-Tied Cancer Cases Top 2 Million
About 2.4 million cases of tobacco-related cancers were diagnosed in the U.S. from 1999 to 2004, says the CDC.

Childhood Vaccination Rates High
Childhood vaccination rates are high, with less than 1% of kids not getting any vaccines by age 19-35 months, the CDC reports.

CDC: One in 20 Americans Depressed
More than one in 20 Americans aged 12 and older are currently depressed, according to the latest statistics from the federal Centers for Disease...

Schools Selling Junk Food to Teens
CDC: In 2006, 37% of U.S. high schools pushed junk food such as candy and fatty chips. But that's down from 53% of schools in 2004.

Salmonella Outbreak Appears to Be Over
The Salmonella saintpaul outbreak first tied to tomatoes and then to jalapeno peppers is over, having sickened at least 1,442 people, says the CDC.