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[CDC Office of Women's Health,Health Matters for Women] Celebrating Women’s Health,National Women’s Health Week.

During this week,individuals,families,communities,and others work to help women learn how to achieve longer,healthier,and safer lives. Women’s Health RSS

Candy Consumption Frequency Not Linked To Obesity Or Heart Disease States National Confectioners Association

At a time when the spotlight is focused on obesity more than ever,new research suggests that frequency of candy consumption is not associated with weight or certain adverse health risks…Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News From Medical News Today

Northwestern Medicine Recognized as National Leader in Patient Safety

Northwestern Memorial and Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital earn ?A? in the Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group Press Releases –Northwestern Memorial Hospital –Chicago

Announcements:Hepatitis Awareness Month and National Hepatitis Testing Day — May 2013

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National Jewish Health Renames School for Chronically Ill Children in Honor of Morgridge Family

National Jewish Health has renamed its free school for chronically ill children to recognize the long-time support of John and Carrie Morgridge and their recent $ 15 million donation. National Jewish Health News

National Jewish Health Renames School for Chronically Ill Children in Honor of Morgridge Family

National Jewish Health has renamed its free school for chronically ill children to recognize the long-time support of John and Carrie Morgridge and their recent $ 15 million donation. National Jewish Health News

National Women’s Checkup Day

Today is National Women’s Checkup Day,making it a great opportunity to remind us why maintaining a healthy weight is so important for women. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Announcement:National Blood Pressure Education Month — May 2013

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May is National Stroke Awareness Month

According to the American Stroke Association,about 795,000 Americans each year suffer a new or recurrent stroke. That means,on average,a stroke occurs every 40 seconds.

F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke. If you can spot the signs,you’ll know that you need to call 9-1-1 for help [...]

Monitoring Avian Influenza A(H7N9) Virus through National Influenza-like Illness Surveillance,China

C. Xu et al. Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal